Team GB Olympic hope Emile Cairess finishes third in the London Marathon behind Alexander Munyao and Kenenisa Bekele, as 26-year-old becomes first Brit since Sir Mo Farah in 2018 to make the podium
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Team GB Olympic hope Emile Cairess finishes third in the London Marathon behind Alexander Munyao and Kenenisa Bekele, as 26-year-old becomes first Brit since Sir Mo Farah in 2018 to make the podium

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Emile Cairess has run the second fastest British marathon time ever to finish third at the London Marathon in an Olympic qualifying time of 2:06.46. Kenya's Alexander Munyao eased to victory, 14 seconds ahead of Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele, with Cairess in third and fellow Brit Mahamed Mahamed in fourth - while also qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. Emile Cairess has run the second fastest British marathon time ever to finish third in London Fellow Brit Mahamed Mahamed finished in fourth with a qualifying time for the 2024 Olympics Kenya's Alexander Munyao eased to victory on The Mall, 14 seconds ahead of second place The second fastest British marathon time ever 🇬🇧@EmileCairess finishes third in the capital in a time of 2:06.46! Sir Mo Farah's run of 2:05:11 at the Chicago Marathon six years ago remains the British record Before Sunday's race, Cairess expressed confidence at bettering Sir Mo's record 'fairly soon' Tributes were paid to last year's winner Kelvin Kiptum before the start of the London Marathon For winning the 2024 race, Kenyan Munyao will earn $55,000, over £20,000 more than Bekele will pick up for his second-placed finish ).

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British hopeful Emile Cairess ruled out of London Marathon by injury
3 weeks, 3 days ago

British hopeful Emile Cairess ruled out of London Marathon by injury

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Kipchoge eyes record-extending fifth London Marathon title in April
2 months ago

Kipchoge eyes record-extending fifth London Marathon title in April

The Hindu  

Former marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge will race the London Marathon in April, organisers and the record four-time winning athlete said on Friday. The 2016 and 2020 Olympic marathon champion, who holds an unofficial world record as the only person to have run a marathon distance inside two hours, returns to London for the first time since 2020. I …

Eliud Kipchoge to make sensational comeback at London Marathon and sets sights on meeting Alex Yee
2 months ago

Eliud Kipchoge to make sensational comeback at London Marathon and sets sights on meeting Alex Yee

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Sifan Hassan confirms London Marathon return and reveals ambitious new goal
2 months ago

Sifan Hassan confirms London Marathon return and reveals ambitious new goal

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Chepngetich looks to better own world record at London Marathon
2 months ago

Chepngetich looks to better own world record at London Marathon

The Hindu  

Women’s marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich will race the London Marathon in April, the Kenyan said, adding that she expects a new record could be set in Britain’s capital. Fellow Kenyan Peres Jepchirchir holds the women’s only-marathon world record with a time of 2:16:16, set in the 2024 London Marathon. The three-times Chicago Marathon winner and 2019 world champion …

Sifan Hassan confirms London Marathon return and reveals ambitious new goal
2 months, 1 week ago

Sifan Hassan confirms London Marathon return and reveals ambitious new goal

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Olympic Champion Hassan excited over London Marathon return
2 months, 1 week ago

Olympic Champion Hassan excited over London Marathon return

The Hindu  

Two years after Sifan Hassan raced to a memorable London Marathon victory after stopping twice to stretch her hip in a remarkable debut at the distance, the Dutch multi-distance phenomenon is back this year and excited to see what she can do. “I never dreamed I was going to win the gold medal in London but suddenly my brain is …

Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee to race London Marathon: ‘It’s a no-brainer’
3 months ago

Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee to race London Marathon: ‘It’s a no-brainer’

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Athletics-Britain's Olympic triathlon champ Yee to make marathon debut in London
3 months ago

Athletics-Britain's Olympic triathlon champ Yee to make marathon debut in London

Hindustan Times  

LONDON, - Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee plans to run the 2025 TCS London Marathon in what would be his debut at the 42.2-kilometre distance, adding another sporting accomplishment to his glittering resume. "Committing to the TCS London Marathon for me was a no-brainer," said Yee, who was born and raised in London. "I remember racing the Mini London Marathon …

Emile Cairess shines at Olympics marathon – can Team GB runner now win a major?
7 months, 1 week ago

Emile Cairess shines at Olympics marathon – can Team GB runner now win a major?

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Olympics marathon results: Times in full as Tamirat Tola wins and Eliud Kipchoge fails to finish
7 months, 1 week ago

Olympics marathon results: Times in full as Tamirat Tola wins and Eliud Kipchoge fails to finish

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Emile Cairess fourth in marathon in one of Britain's best performances in Paris
7 months, 1 week ago

Emile Cairess fourth in marathon in one of Britain's best performances in Paris

The Telegraph  

Wearing an old-school Casio watch from the 1980s, Emile Cairess produced an Olympic marathon finish that has not been bettered by a Briton since that same era, exactly 40 years ago. Cairess, who went to the same Bradford school as triathlon’s Brownlee brothers, had also finished third earlier this year in the London Marathon and now wants to become the …

Kenya confirms Eliud Kipchoge on Olympics team with London Marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kenya confirms Eliud Kipchoge on Olympics team with London Marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir

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London Marathon winner Munyao in Kenya team for Paris Olympics
10 months, 2 weeks ago

London Marathon winner Munyao in Kenya team for Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Alexander Mutiso Munyao, the surprise winner of this year’s London Marathon, was rewarded for his victory on Wednesday by being included in the Kenyan marathon team for this year’s Olympic Games in Paris. After breaking the tape in London, Munyao admitted he was not sure if he had done enough to merit selection but he was named alongside double Olympic …

London Marathon 2024 results: Peres Jepchirchir breaks women’s only world record
10 months, 3 weeks ago

London Marathon 2024 results: Peres Jepchirchir breaks women’s only world record

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Emile Cairess dedicates impressive London Marathon display to cousin
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Emile Cairess dedicates impressive London Marathon display to cousin

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Peres Jepchirchir smashes women’s-only world record to win London Marathon
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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Mutiso Munyao gives Kenya another London Marathon win after tribute to Kiptum
11 months ago

Mutiso Munyao gives Kenya another London Marathon win after tribute to Kiptum

Associated Press  

LONDON — Alexander Mutiso Munyao delivered another win for Kenya on a day the London Marathon remembered last year’s champion Kelvin Kiptum. Mutiso Munyao said he spoke to Kiptum after his win in London last year and that the world-record holder is always on his mind when he’s competing. Mutiso Munyao denied 41-year-old Kenenisa Bekele a first London Marathon victory …

Emile Cairess hopes to qualify for Paris Olympics at London Marathon
11 months ago

Emile Cairess hopes to qualify for Paris Olympics at London Marathon

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Kenenisa Bekele says London Marathon field will be ‘remembering’ Kelvin Kiptum
11 months ago

Kenenisa Bekele says London Marathon field will be ‘remembering’ Kelvin Kiptum

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Sir Mo Farah finishes fourth on farewell to London racing at Big Half
1 year, 6 months ago

Sir Mo Farah finishes fourth on farewell to London racing at Big Half

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Sir Mo Farah bids emotional farewell to London Marathon: ‘I wanted to cry’
1 year, 10 months ago

Sir Mo Farah bids emotional farewell to London Marathon: ‘I wanted to cry’

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Kiptum wins London Marathon in 2nd fastest time
1 year, 10 months ago

Kiptum wins London Marathon in 2nd fastest time

Associated Press  

LONDON — Kelvin Kiptum collapsed to the ground after winning the London Marathon on Sunday and recording the second fastest time in history over the distance. The 23-year-old Kenyan runner set the course record with a time of 2 hours, 1 minute, 25 seconds, missing out on Eliud Kipchoge’s world record by 16 seconds. I loved it, I am very …

Sifan Hassan wins debut London Marathon in thrilling sprint finish
1 year, 10 months ago

Sifan Hassan wins debut London Marathon in thrilling sprint finish

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Kelvin Kiptum smashes London Marathon record in extraordinary result
1 year, 10 months ago

Kelvin Kiptum smashes London Marathon record in extraordinary result

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London Marathon: Hassan wins women’s title on debut; Kiptum clinches men’s title with record time
1 year, 10 months ago

London Marathon: Hassan wins women’s title on debut; Kiptum clinches men’s title with record time

The Hindu  

Dutch middle-distance athlete Sifan Hassan scored a stunning upset to win her debut marathon, an event she saw as a test which could pave the way to her competing over the marathon distance at next year’s Paris Olympics. Hassan, who has won Olympic gold in the 5,000 and 10,000 metres, made a dramatic comeback after an early injury to prevail …

A real inspiration – young rivals hail Sir Mo Farah ahead of marathon farewell
1 year, 10 months ago

A real inspiration – young rivals hail Sir Mo Farah ahead of marathon farewell

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Kosgei confident ahead of London Marathon despite injuries
1 year, 10 months ago

Kosgei confident ahead of London Marathon despite injuries

The Hindu  

Brigid Kosgei believes she can still win a third London Marathon title despite recent injury problems. Kosgei added: “The field is not easy, it is very strong because everyone wants to be a winner, so we will all do our best on Sunday.” Defending champion Yalemzerf Yehualaw won last year’s race in October in two hours, 17 minutes and 26 …

Sir Mo Farah prepares for his final London Marathon with low-key showing in Gabon
1 year, 11 months ago

Sir Mo Farah prepares for his final London Marathon with low-key showing in Gabon

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London Marathon 2023: Four of five fastest men in history named in star-studded field
2 years, 1 month ago

London Marathon 2023: Four of five fastest men in history named in star-studded field

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Stephen Mangan, Harry Judd, Chris Evans, Sophie Raworth claim medals after running London Marathon
2 years, 5 months ago

Stephen Mangan, Harry Judd, Chris Evans, Sophie Raworth claim medals after running London Marathon

Daily Mail  

Celebrities including Green Wing star Stephen Mangan, McFly's Harry Judd, Chris Evans, Sophie Raworth and a former Miss Ukraine winner have claimed their medals after joining more than 40,000 competitors to complete the gruelling London Marathon. Mark Wright is pictured at the finishing line after taking part in his first London Marathon, which he ran as an ambassador for Flora's …

Debutant Amos Kipruto of Kenya wins London Marathon
2 years, 5 months ago

Debutant Amos Kipruto of Kenya wins London Marathon

Associated Press  

LONDON — Debutant Amos Kipruto won the men’s race at the London Marathon on Sunday, with Yalemzerf Yehualaw triumphing in the women’s. The 30-year-old Kenyan beat Leul Gebresilase of Ethiopia into second with Belgian Bashir Abdi finishing third. The 23-year-old appeared to trip on a speed bump with 6 miles remaining, but recovered to rejoin the leading pack and came …

:London Marathon-bound Kenenisa Bekele claims he is the greatest long-distance runner ever
2 years, 5 months ago

:London Marathon-bound Kenenisa Bekele claims he is the greatest long-distance runner ever

Daily Mail  

Bekele, a veteran, has three Olympic gold medals and 17 world titles to his name For all the stars missing from Sunday’s London Marathon, it has been tempting to overlook that one of those on the start line is arguably the greatest distance runner in history. His confidence comes with some justification, given the Ethiopian holds three Olympic gold medals, …

Sir Mo Farah can compete with fastest in the world for ‘next three to four years’ despite injury setback
2 years, 5 months ago

Sir Mo Farah can compete with fastest in the world for ‘next three to four years’ despite injury setback

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London Marathon: Sir Mo Farah suffers injury and will miss weekend race
2 years, 5 months ago

London Marathon: Sir Mo Farah suffers injury and will miss weekend race

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Sir Mo Farah: London Marathon boss urges Briton to find inspiration from Eliud Kipchoge
2 years, 5 months ago

Sir Mo Farah: London Marathon boss urges Briton to find inspiration from Eliud Kipchoge

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Eliud Kipchoge to attend Mini London Marathon after breaking world record in Berlin
2 years, 5 months ago

Eliud Kipchoge to attend Mini London Marathon after breaking world record in Berlin

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London Marathon champion and world record holder Brigid Kosgei WITHDRAWS from Sunday's race
2 years, 5 months ago

London Marathon champion and world record holder Brigid Kosgei WITHDRAWS from Sunday's race

Daily Mail  

The TCS London Marathon has suffered a blow after one of its leading contenders, the double champion Brigid Kosgei, was forced to withdraw injured ahead of Sunday’s race. The world record holder, who won in the capital in 2019 and 2020 before taking Olympic silver last year, has pulled out with a damaged hamstring. Brigid Kosgei is out of the …

Sir Mo Farah: From tough beginnings to one of the UK’s most successful athletes
2 years, 8 months ago

Sir Mo Farah: From tough beginnings to one of the UK’s most successful athletes

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Four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah has confirmed that he will return for the London Marathon
2 years, 8 months ago

Four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah has confirmed that he will return for the London Marathon

Daily Mail  

Two months after losing to a club runner, Sir Mo Farah has confirmed he will return to the roads for this autumn's TCS London Marathon – but insists his days of competing on the track are over. Asked if the marathon will be his last race, Farah said: 'I don't have any plans yet, my aim is to complete the …

Tokyo Marathon 2022: World record-holders Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei secure glory
3 years ago

Tokyo Marathon 2022: World record-holders Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei secure glory

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‘Moment of joy’ as 80,000 run London Marathon after two-year Covid gap
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Moment of joy’ as 80,000 run London Marathon after two-year Covid gap

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London Marathon results: Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei wins women’s race as Brigid Kosgei fades
3 years, 5 months ago

London Marathon results: Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei wins women’s race as Brigid Kosgei fades

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London Marathon 2021: Joyciline Jepkosgei, Sisay Lemma triumph; Brigid Kosgei falters
3 years, 5 months ago

London Marathon 2021: Joyciline Jepkosgei, Sisay Lemma triumph; Brigid Kosgei falters

Firstpost  

Brigid Kosgei, aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive London Marathon titles since Germany’s Katrin Doerre in 1994, came fourth. London: Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei won the women’s London Marathon on Sunday as Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma triumphed in the men’s race in the first full-scale staging of the event since the coronavirus pandemic. The London Marathon returned to …

Chris Thompson wins UK marathon trials to seal place at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 11 months ago

Chris Thompson wins UK marathon trials to seal place at Tokyo Olympics

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London Marathon 2020: Shura Kitata beats Eliud Kipchoge in shock result
4 years, 5 months ago

London Marathon 2020: Shura Kitata beats Eliud Kipchoge in shock result

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London Marathon 2020: Ethiopian Shura Kitata vrooms to victory as favourite Eliud Kipchoge cracks
4 years, 5 months ago

London Marathon 2020: Ethiopian Shura Kitata vrooms to victory as favourite Eliud Kipchoge cracks

Firstpost  

The 2020 London Marathon was the first Eliud Kipchoge hasn’t won since finishing second in Berlin in 2013 — he had won all 11 others he raced in, including the 2016 Rio Olympics. London: It proved 13th time unlucky as world record holder Eliud Kipchoge fluffed his lines at Sunday’s London marathon, won in a thrilling sprint finish by Ethiopian …

London Marathon 2020 live stream: How to watch race online and on TV today
4 years, 5 months ago

London Marathon 2020 live stream: How to watch race online and on TV today

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Brigid Kosgei cruises to London Marathon win in the rain - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 5 months ago

Brigid Kosgei cruises to London Marathon win in the rain - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Kenyan world record holder Brigid Kosgei cruised to a dominant victory in the London Marathon on Sunday, overcoming her rivals on an unfamiliar multi-lap course in relentless rain to triumph in two hours, 18.58 minutes. Running her first marathon since setting the world record of 2:14.04 in Chicago a year ago, Kosgei ran alongside compatriot Ruth Chepngetich until around the …

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