Farah, who gained the Chicago Marathon in 2018 and can also be the nationwide report holder within the marathon, missed the London Marathon final yr when he was pressured to withdraw on account of damage.

“I was really disappointed to miss last October’s London Marathon because of injury but I’m so happy the event has returned to April for 2023 as I don’t have to wait a whole year to get another chance,” Farah, who gained 5,000 metres and 10,000m gold within the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, stated in a press release.

“The London Marathon has always been special to me and I am looking forward to being back out there on the roads of my home town.”

Farah can be joined by reigning Commonwealth Games 10,000 metres champion Eilish McColgan, who additionally withdrew forward of her debut final yr on account of a medical concern. The 32-year-old is the daughter of the 1996 winner Liz McColgan.

“It was disappointing not to have taken part in last year’s London Marathon. I had such a fantastic summer on the track and the plan was always to follow that with my marathon debut in London,” the 2021 Birmingham Games gold medallist stated.

“But I’ve been capable of take additional time to totally put together for working a marathon and April will come round in a short time so I’m extraordinarily excited.

“The London Marathon is obviously a special event for me and my family with my mum having won the 1996 race and I just can’t wait to experience it for myself.”

The race can be held on the streets of London on April 23. The full elite subject can be introduced on Wednesday.