Last August, in the 10 kilometers with 26.43.14, Keepgei recorded an Olympic record in the 10 kilometers. It meant his first Olympic title at that distance. In 2021 the Ugandan in Tokyo became Olympic champion in the 5000 meters. It is the third time for Cheptegei that he participates in a marathon.
Tamirat Tola was previously recorded for the Amsterdam marathon. The Ethiopian is the reigning Olympic champion on the marathon and course record holder in Amsterdam.