Kamworor Plots London Marathon Breakthrough After Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon Win

Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor has set his sights on breaking his marathon personal best of 2:04 after storming to victory at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in the United Arab Emirates.

The 33-year-old distance running star returned to the event 13 years after winning his senior debut there, and this time produced a lifetime best of 58:14, 40 seconds faster than his 2013 triumph.

‘I knew around 14km that I was going to win. I prepared well, I came to run fast, and Edwin did a great job pacing. It’s special to return here and win again, even faster,’ Kamworor said after the race

Kamworor’s comeback is remarkable given the adversity he faced in 2020, when a motorbike accident left him with a shattered tibia and forced him into years of rehabilitation.

The three-time World Half Marathon champion, two-time World Cross Country champion, and two-time New York City Marathon winner has now returned to peak form.

With his confidence restored, Kamworor is now targeting the London Marathon in April, where he hopes to surpass his 2:04 personal best.

‘My personal best is 2:04, but I believe I can go faster,’ he said.

Looking further ahead, Kamworor has also expressed ambition to compete in the Olympic Marathon at Los Angeles 2028.