London: Kenyan Martin Lel will attempt to win a record fourth London marathon men's title on April 26 next year, organisers said on Tuesday.

Lel, 30,who won the world's most prestigious marathon in 2005,2007 and again this year is also attempting to become the second man after Mexican Dionicio Ceron to win the race three times in a row

It's wonderful to be coming back to London, Lel said in a statement. I have great memories from my last three victories and will be doing my best to put my name in the record books with a fourth win.

Last year Lel set a course record of two hours five minutes 15 seconds, making him the fourth quickest marathon runner ever.

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