Athletics

London Marathon to Showcase Olympic Champions Hassan and Tola in a Thrilling Contest

Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Tamirat Tola return to the TCS London Marathon, bringing their elite performances and competitive edge to the world-famous race. Don’t miss this thrilling contest of endurance and determination.

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Kicka News
January 14, 2025

Sifan Hassan

The 2025 TCS London Marathon promises to be a monumental event, featuring Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Tamirat Tola. Both athletes are set to bring their stellar performances back to the World Athletics Platinum Label road race on Sunday, April 27.

For Hassan, this marks a significant return to the British capital after her astonishing victory at the 2023 London Marathon, where she made her debut in the marathon distance. Despite falling behind the leaders mid-race, the Dutch runner executed a breathtaking comeback, surging to the front in the final moments to claim victory. This performance foreshadowed her historic gold-medal win in the marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she stunned the field once again with her signature finishing kick. With achievements spanning from the track to the road, Hassan remains the only woman to have claimed Olympic gold in the 5000m, 10,000m, and marathon distances.

Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola also enters the 2025 London Marathon as a proven champion. The 2022 World Marathon titleholder and Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalist has cemented his reputation as one of the most formidable marathoners of his generation. Tola set a championship record during his World Championships victory and achieved a Games record at the Paris Olympics. Having competed in London three times previously, with his best finish being third place in 2023, Tola now sets his sights on claiming his first title in the iconic race.

Both athletes bring not only exceptional credentials but also a deep competitive spirit to the London Marathon. Hassan’s perseverance and Tola’s consistent excellence set the stage for a thrilling showdown against some of the world’s best distance runners.

As the marathon approaches, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be an electrifying display of endurance and strategy. The 2025 TCS London Marathon is poised to deliver another unforgettable chapter in the rich history of this celebrated event.