Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya made history by breaking the women’s-only marathon world record at the London Marathon. She finished the race in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds, shattering the previous women’s-only world record set by Mary Keitany in 2017. Jepchirchir, who is also the reigning Olympic champion, is set to defend her title in Paris.
In addition to Jepchirchir’s impressive performance, Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia finished second, while Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya took third place. The men’s race was won by Alexander Mutiso Munyao of Kenya, who outpaced Kenenisa Bekele to win in a time of 2:04:01. The 27-year-old’s fist pumps reflected the magnitude of his career-defining achievement at the London Marathon.
The London Marathon has always been one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, attracting elite runners from all over the globe. This year’s race was no exception, with several world records being broken and new champions emerging. It will be exciting to see what unfolds in Paris next year as these talented runners compete for glory on one of the world’s most iconic stages.
