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After suffering a rare marathon defeat in London last October, reigning Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge will make his return at the NN Mission Marathon.

It will be his last race before the delayed 2020 Tokyo Games, with around 70 runners looking to make the Olympic qualification standard.

The race was originally due to take place in Hamburg on 11 April, but local Covid-19 restrictions meant it could not be staged in the German city. Instead, it takes place at Twente Airport in the Netherlands.

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Live coverage of the NN Mission Marathon will be available to watch on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Red Button, ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer and the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sport website and mobile app.

The event which takes place around Twente Airport in the Netherlands, will also be available as catch-up for 30 days.

Full coverage details

Sunday, 18 April

07:15-10:15 BST: ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sport website & app

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