London Marathon
2024 - 4 - 21Kenyan Domination at London Marathon: Jepchirchir and Mutiso Shine
Alexander Mutiso Munyao - Kelvin Kiptum - Lloyd Martin - London Marathon - Marathon running - Peres JepchirchirKenyan athletes Peres Jepchirchir and Mutiso stole the show at the London Marathon, showcasing prowess in a dramatic race. Find out more about their impressive victories here!
Kenyan athletes stole the spotlight at the London Marathon with Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir and Mutiso emerging victorious in a thrilling display of skill and determination. Jepchirchir, known for her exceptional speed, pulled ahead in the women's race, solidifying her position as a dominant force in long-distance running. On the other hand, Mutiso showcased his talent by outpacing Ethiopian rival Kenenisa Bekele, securing a remarkable victory in the men's category. The intense competition and stunning performances from the Kenyan athletes captivated fans worldwide, highlighting their remarkable achievements in the sport. The London Marathon witnessed a display of unparalleled athleticism and sportsmanship, setting a new standard for elite racing events.
In a historic moment, Jepchirchir's triumph marked a significant milestone as she broke the previous world record for a women's-only race, previously held by Mary Jepkosgei Keitany. Jepchirchir's exceptional time and strategic race tactics showcased her expertise and determination in conquering challenging courses. Additionally, Mutiso's victory over Bekele added another chapter to Kenya's legacy in long-distance running, solidifying their reputation as a powerhouse in the sport. The London Marathon not only celebrated individual victories but also highlighted the spirit of sportsmanship and perseverance that defines elite racing competitions.
London Marathon: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir wins race in ... (Sky Sports)
The previous world record for a womens-only race was 2:17.01 held by Mary Jepkosgei Keitany in London in 2017; the mens race was won by Kenyan Alexander ...
Mutiso wades off Bekele to win London Marathon (nation.co.ke)
Mutiso edged out Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele to second place in a time of 2:04:15.
Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race at London Marathon (WTOP)
LONDON (AP) — Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women's race on Sunday and cement her status as the…
London Marathon: Women's-only world record, Kenyan double ... (Africanews English)
The Kenyan double win on Sunday (Apr. 21) came on the day the London Marathon remembered last year's champion. Kenyan runner Kelvin Kiptum died in a car ...
London Marathon: Peres Jepchirchir breaks women's only world ... (HardballTalk)
Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya shattered the women's only marathon world record by winning the London Marathon in 2 hours, ...
Kiptum remembered in Kenya's London marathon double (Aljazeera.com)
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir and Alexander Mutiso Munyao won on a poignant day at the London marathon.
Kenya's Munyao gets better of Bekele to win London marathon (FRANCE 24)
Alexander Mutiso Munyao beat three-time Olympic track champion Kenenisa Bekele to win the London marathon on Sunday.
London Marathon: Runner with Down's syndrome gets youngest ... (BBC News)
Lloyd Martin, 19, whose family is from Cardiff, completed the London Marathon with his mum as his guide. Guinness World Records created the challenge for Lloyd ...
Peres Jepchirchir wins London Marathon in world record time (Daily Nation)
Jepchirchir produced a powerful sprint finish to beat Ethiopia's world record holder Tigst Assefa who finished second in 2:16:23 as another Kenyan Joyciline ...
London Marathon: Runner with Down's syndrome gets youngest ... (BBC News)
Lloyd Martin's London Marathon run makes him the youngest in his disability category to finish one.
Fridge-carrying runner proposes during the London Marathon (BBC News)
Daniel Fairbrother stops to asks girlfriend Hayley to marry him as she watched the race at Big Ben.
London Marathon and Coachella: photos of the weekend – in pictures (The Guardian)
Main image: Lil Uzi Vert performs at the 2nd weekend of the Coachella festival. Photograph: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Coachella. Sun 21 Apr 2024 08.14 EDT ...
How not to train for (and run) a marathon (Telegraph.co.uk)
'After 26.2 long miles, I was barely able to walk – this was not the London Marathon I'd envisaged'. With hopes to smash his personal best, our writer instead ...
London Marathon: Millions Jepchirchir, Mutiso will get as prize money (The Star, Kenya)
Jepchirchir stormed to victory in a women's only world-record time of 2hrs 16 minutes and 16 seconds.
London Marathon champion Alexander Munyao dedicates victory to ... (Pulse Live Kenya)
Munyao has dedicated his victory in London to the late Kelvin Kiptum.
Running the London marathon with my 80-year-old dad (BBC News)
BBC South Today presenter Anjana Gadgil ran the London Marathon with her 80-year-old father.
London Marathon breaks one-day fundraising record (BBC News)
The London Marathon has set a new record for the biggest one-day fundraising event, organisers say.
OLIVER HOLT: So much of life is about division. The London ... (Daily Mail)
It took me until Narrow Street, in Limehouse, more than 15 miles into the run, to catch up with a man carrying a fridge on his back and when I got to the ...
Peres Jepchirchir Sets New Women's-Only World Record at the ... (Runner's World)
Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir, 30, of Kenya, won Sunday's London Marathon in 2:16:16, a pace of 5:12 per mile. In the process, she set a new ...
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