21-04-2024 13:22 via theguardian.com

Peres Jepchirchir beats women’s-only world record to win London Marathon

Kenyan Olympic champion crosses line in 2:16:16Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner win wheelchair racesOlympic champion Peres Jepchirchir smashed the women’s-only world record to win a thrilling London Marathon. The Kenyan kicked for home as she turned down the Mall and won in two hours, 16 minutes and 16 seconds.Four runners were in with a shout down the final straight and Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa came in second, ahead of Joyciline Jepkosgei in third with Megertu Alemu fourth. The pre
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