The London Marathon saw impressive feats from elite athletes in the men’s and women’s races. Peres Jepchirchir, an Olympic gold medalist from Kenya, set a new women’s-only world record with a time of 2:16:16. She broke the previous record held by Mary Keitany by sprinting ahead of Tigst Assefa, who finished second in 2:16:23. Joyciline Jepkosgei and Megertu Alemu also surpassed Keitany’s record.
The elite women’s field began about 30 minutes ahead of the elite men in the London Marathon. In the men’s race, Alexander Mutiso Munyao from Kenya emerged as the winner, crossing the finish line in 2:04:01. He outpaced Kenenisa Bekele with 3 kilometers to go to secure his victory. Emile Cairess from Britain finished third. Munyao expressed his happiness at winning and achieving his fastest marathon time. He attributed his success to his training and said he had enough energy left for a strong finish.
In addition to these remarkable performances, the wheelchair division also saw dominance by Catherine Debrunner in the women’s race and Marcel Hug in the men’s race, who won for the fourth consecutive year. The London Marathon has become known for its prestigious status due to these outstanding displays of athletic prowess.
Overall, this year’s London Marathon witnessed incredible achievements from top athletes across both genders, showcasing their dedication and hard work towards excellence in their respective fields.
