Category: London Marathon

Kenya’s Jepkosgei Upsets Kosgei to Win London Marathon

October 3, 2021
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LONDON—Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei won a thrilling women’s London Marathon on Sunday in two hours, 17 minutes and 43 seconds as world record holder and defending champion Brigid Kosgei faded late in the race to finish outside the podium places. Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia was a comfortable winner of the elite men’s race in a time…

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London Marathon: Kenya’s Jepkosgei Upsets Kosgei to Win Women’s Race; Ethiopia’s Lemma Takes Men’s Event

October 3, 2021
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LONDON—Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei won a thrilling women’s London Marathon on Sunday in two hours, 17 minutes and 43 seconds as world record holder and defending champion Brigid Kosgei faded late in the race to finish outside the podium places. Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia was a comfortable winner of the elite men’s race in a time…

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Sunshine and Smiles as London Marathon Returns

October 3, 2021
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There were plenty of smiles and even some sunshine as the London Marathon returned to the streets of the capital. More than 40,000 runners tackled the traditional 26.2-mile (42.1-kilometre) route from Greenwich to The Mall after last year’s race was scrapped due to COVID-19 restrictions. After Olympic BMX silver medalist Kye Whyte got the main…

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London Marathon Scheduled for October Again in 2022

August 18, 2021
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The London Marathon will take place in early October in 2022 instead of its traditional date in April for the third straight year, organizers said on Tuesday. The 2021 edition is scheduled for Oct. 3, while the 2022 race will be held on Oct. 2. “We believe that by moving the 2022 event to October…

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