KENYA’S Vivian Cheruiyot won the London Marathon in the early spring heat to pip her rivals Brigid Kosgei and Kary Keitany. The 33-year-old ran 2hours 18min and 31sec to clinch a massive personal best, a year after she blew up in the London race. Britain’s Lily Partridge finished over 10 minutes behind but qualified for the […]
DAVID WEIR won his EIGHTH London Marathon title in front of home crowds as he beat rival Marcel Hug. The Weirwolf won in one hour 31min 15sec to take the crown he first won in 2002 and extended his record of victories over 26.2miles. America’s Daniel Romanchuck finished third in the sprint, with the trio […]
THE London Marathon is one of the top distance running events of the year – for pros and amateurs alike. Here’s The Sun’s potted history of the big run through the capital, which takes place TODAY! When did the London Marathon start? The race was founded by former Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and […]
THE London Marathon on April 22, 2018 could be the hottest race on record. Here’s what we know about the forecast for the big run through the capital. What is the weather forecast for the 2018 London Marathon? Temperatures could rise to a baking 23C at around 3pm, according to the Met Office. While patches […]
THE London Marathon on Sunday brings into focus what many consider to be the finest test of an athlete. Just how exhausting the race can be was highlighted at the Commonwealth Games when Scotland’s Callum Hawkins collapsed just one mile short of the finish line. So the plucky Brit failed to master the current official marathon […]