Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir won the London marathon in a women's-only world record on Sunday as Alexander Mutiso Munyao's victory in the men's race made it a Kenyan double.

The race was preceded by 30 seconds of applause for Kelvin Kiptum, 2023 winner of the men's race, who was killed in a car accident in February.

A poignant day ended with two more Kenyan victories with Jepchirchir in particular putting down a marker ahead of her defence of her title at the Paris Olympics.

The field for the women's race was considered one of the best ever assembled with three of the four fastest women in history competing.

The 30-year-old Kenyan came home in front of world record holder Tigst Assefa and Joyciline Jepkosgei to break the record mark without male pacemakers.

Jepchirchir's time of 2 hours 16 minutes 16 seconds smashed the women's-only course record of 2:17:01 set by compatriot Mary Keitany in 2017.

Retired British star Paula Radcliffe ran a time of 2:15:25 in a mixed-sex marathon in London in 2003, using male pacemakers.

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"I was not expecting to run a world record," said Jepchirchir. "I knew it might be beat but I did not expect it to be me.

"I am so happy to qualify for the Olympics and I feel grateful. I'm happy to be at Paris and my pray(er) is to be there and run well to defend my title. I know it won't be easy but I'll try my best."

Munyao got the better of Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele to take the men's race in 2:04:01.

A three-time Olympic gold medallist on the track, Bekele was on course for his first win on the streets of London aged 41 but Munyao proved too strong in the closing kilometres to pull clear up London's famous landmark The Mall towards the finish line.

"At 40 kilometres I got some pressure from Bekele but I had a lot of confidence because I trained for this race," said Munyao. "After 40 kilometres I thought I had enough energy to win. That's why I kicked and I knew I would win."

The 27-year-old also paid tribute to Kiptum, whose sudden death sent shockwaves through the sport.

"I think about him and let him rest in peace. He came here in London and he won."

Behind the front two it was a great day for the British duo of Emile Cairess and Mahamed Mahamed as they finished third and fourth respectively to close in on a place at the Paris Olympics.

A record number of people are running the 26.2-mile (42 kilometre) route through the British capital with over 50,000 participants taking part.

Among them is new Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, who faces a race against the clock to finish in time to see his side take on Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley later on Sunday.

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir won the London marathon in a women's-only world record on Sunday as Alexander Mutiso Munyao's victory in the men's race made it a Kenyan double.

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir won the London marathon in a women's-only world record on Sunday as Alexander Mutiso Munyao's victory in the men's race made it a Kenyan double. The race was preceded by 30 seconds of applause for Kelvin Kiptum, 2023 winner of the men's race, who was killed in a car accident in February. A poignant day ended with two more Kenyan victories with Jepchirchir in particular putting down a marker ahead of her defence of her title at the Paris Olympics. The field for the women's race was considered one of the best ever assembled with three of the four fastest women in history competing. The 30-year-old Kenyan came home in front of world record holder Tigst Assefa and Joyciline Jepkosgei to break the record mark without male pacemakers. Jepchirchir's time of 2 hours 16 minutes 16 seconds smashed the women's-only course record of 2:17:01 set by compatriot Mary Keitany in 2017. Retired British star Paula Radcliffe ran a time of 2:15:25 in a mixed-sex marathon in London in 2003, using male pacemakers. ALSO READ: At least 7 dead after car drives into spectators at Sri Lanka motor race "I was not expecting to run a world record," said Jepchirchir. "I knew it might be beat but I did not expect it to be me. "I am so happy to qualify for the Olympics and I feel grateful. I'm happy to be at Paris and my pray(er) is to be there and run well to defend my title. I know it won't be easy but I'll try my best." Munyao got the better of Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele to take the men's race in 2:04:01. A three-time Olympic gold medallist on the track, Bekele was on course for his first win on the streets of London aged 41 but Munyao proved too strong in the closing kilometres to pull clear up London's famous landmark The Mall towards the finish line. "At 40 kilometres I got some pressure from Bekele but I had a lot of confidence because I trained for this race," said Munyao. "After 40 kilometres I thought I had enough energy to win. That's why I kicked and I knew I would win." The 27-year-old also paid tribute to Kiptum, whose sudden death sent shockwaves through the sport. "I think about him and let him rest in peace. He came here in London and he won." Behind the front two it was a great day for the British duo of Emile Cairess and Mahamed Mahamed as they finished third and fourth respectively to close in on a place at the Paris Olympics. A record number of people are running the 26.2-mile (42 kilometre) route through the British capital with over 50,000 participants taking part. Among them is new Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, who faces a race against the clock to finish in time to see his side take on Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley later on Sunday.

Peres Jepchirchir, Mutiso Munyao bag Kenyan double in London Marathon

Sifan Hassan staged a remarkable rally to win the women's London Marathon on Sunday in the Olympic track champion's first race over the distance as Kenya's Kiptum won the men's race in the second-fastest time in history.

It looked as if Hassan's debut marathon would end in disappointment when the 5,000 and 10,000 metres Olympic gold medallist from the Covid-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games was dropped from the leading group and left holding her side after the hour mark.

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It would have been impressive enough had the Ethiopian-born Dutch runner, a Muslim who had been fasting due to Ramadan, just completed the course on the rainswept streets of the British capital, with Hassan then grabbing her hip and stopping to stretch off the injury.

Hassan, however, recovered to rejoin the leaders with three miles to go.

Despite making a mess of collecting a drink from a water station and almost being hit by a race motorcycle, the 30-year-old recovered and even offered rival Yalemzerf Yehualaw, last year's winner, a swig from her bottle.

- 'Can't believe it' -

Hassan, 30, then burst clear in a sprint finish to win in a time of 2 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds.

Ethiopia's Alemu Megertu was second in 2:18:37, with Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir, the Olympic champion, third in 2:18:38.

This was the first time Jepchirchir had been defeated in a major marathon race.

"It was just amazing. I never thought I would finish a marathon and here I am winning it!" Hassan told the BBC.

Hassan, 28 seconds behind the leaders at 25km (15.5 miles), added: "I can't believe it. I was going to stop at 25km.

"I had a problem with my hip, which made me stop. But it started to feel a little bit better. And then I missed one of the drinks stations! I didn't practice that part of the race because I have been fasting and so that was quite difficult. But I needed it...I wasn't thinking about winning or how fast I was going to be and I think that was a good thing for me today."

The 23-year-old Kiptum broke the course record in an astonishing time of 2:01:25.

Having broken clear of the field, Kiptum -- who became the third fastest male marathon runner of all time on his debut in Valencia in December -- faded towards the finish and missed out on Eliud Kipchoge's world record by 18 seconds.

Geoffrey Kamworor made it a Kenyan one-two, finishing second in 2:04:23, with Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola third in 2:04:59.

"I am so happy with the result," Kiptum told the BBC. "I don't know what to say right now, I am just grateful! "The course felt good, there was a bit of rain around halfway but it was OK.

"I enjoy doing the marathons...I loved it, I am very happy."

British distance great Mo Farah, in his last marathon before retirement, finished ninth in 2:10:28.

Farah, a four-time Olympic track champion, was not even the first Briton home.

Emile Cairess was sixth in 2:08:07, with Phil Sesseman overtaking Farah in the final few hundred metres.

"I gave it my all but my body just wasn't responding, and that's when you know when it's time to call it a day," said the 40-year-old Farah after confirming he will end his career at September's Great North Run in northeast England.

Marcel Hug won a fifth men's wheelchair race in London, just six days after taking the Boston Marathon title, with the Swiss star shattering his own course record in a time of 1:23:43.

Australia's Madison de Rozario, the 2018 champion, won the women's wheelchair race when she edged out four-time champion Manuela Schar in a sprint finish.

Sifan Hassan staged a remarkable rally to win the women's London Marathon on Sunday in the Olympic track champion's first race over the distance as Kenya's Kiptum won the men's race in the second-fastest time in history.

Sifan Hassan staged a remarkable rally to win the women's London Marathon on Sunday in the Olympic track champion's first race over the distance as Kenya's Kiptum won the men's race in the second-fastest time in history. It looked as if Hassan's debut marathon would end in disappointment when the 5,000 and 10,000 metres Olympic gold medallist from the Covid-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games was dropped from the leading group and left holding her side after the hour mark. ALSO READ: Explained: How 2023 NBA Draft Lottery works and all you need to know It would have been impressive enough had the Ethiopian-born Dutch runner, a Muslim who had been fasting due to Ramadan, just completed the course on the rainswept streets of the British capital, with Hassan then grabbing her hip and stopping to stretch off the injury. Hassan, however, recovered to rejoin the leaders with three miles to go. Despite making a mess of collecting a drink from a water station and almost being hit by a race motorcycle, the 30-year-old recovered and even offered rival Yalemzerf Yehualaw, last year's winner, a swig from her bottle. - 'Can't believe it' - Hassan, 30, then burst clear in a sprint finish to win in a time of 2 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds. Ethiopia's Alemu Megertu was second in 2:18:37, with Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir, the Olympic champion, third in 2:18:38. This was the first time Jepchirchir had been defeated in a major marathon race. "It was just amazing. I never thought I would finish a marathon and here I am winning it!" Hassan told the BBC. Hassan, 28 seconds behind the leaders at 25km (15.5 miles), added: "I can't believe it. I was going to stop at 25km. "I had a problem with my hip, which made me stop. But it started to feel a little bit better. And then I missed one of the drinks stations! I didn't practice that part of the race because I have been fasting and so that was quite difficult. But I needed it...I wasn't thinking about winning or how fast I was going to be and I think that was a good thing for me today." The 23-year-old Kiptum broke the course record in an astonishing time of 2:01:25. Having broken clear of the field, Kiptum -- who became the third fastest male marathon runner of all time on his debut in Valencia in December -- faded towards the finish and missed out on Eliud Kipchoge's world record by 18 seconds. Geoffrey Kamworor made it a Kenyan one-two, finishing second in 2:04:23, with Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola third in 2:04:59. "I am so happy with the result," Kiptum told the BBC. "I don't know what to say right now, I am just grateful! "The course felt good, there was a bit of rain around halfway but it was OK. "I enjoy doing the marathons...I loved it, I am very happy." British distance great Mo Farah, in his last marathon before retirement, finished ninth in 2:10:28. Farah, a four-time Olympic track champion, was not even the first Briton home. Emile Cairess was sixth in 2:08:07, with Phil Sesseman overtaking Farah in the final few hundred metres. "I gave it my all but my body just wasn't responding, and that's when you know when it's time to call it a day," said the 40-year-old Farah after confirming he will end his career at September's Great North Run in northeast England. Marcel Hug won a fifth men's wheelchair race in London, just six days after taking the Boston Marathon title, with the Swiss star shattering his own course record in a time of 1:23:43. Australia's Madison de Rozario, the 2018 champion, won the women's wheelchair race when she edged out four-time champion Manuela Schar in a sprint finish.

Kiptum scripts history by winning London Marathon in second-fastest time, Sifan Hassan also claims top prize

Mo Farah repeatedly denied to the United States Anti-Doping Agency taking a legal supplement prior to the 2014 London Marathon, before changing his account once he learned the doctor who injected him had told the investigators he had taken it, the BBC reported on Monday.

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The four-time Olympic champion had been asked by USADA whether he had been injected with L-carnitine, a naturally occurring amino acid, as part of its investigation into his former coach Alberto Salazar.

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The supplement had been obtained through a contact of Salazar's in Switzerland.

As a result of the overall investigation, Salazar has been banned from athletics for four years over doping violations.

Two of Salazar's violations relate to using a banned method to administer an infusion of L-carnitine.

The US coach, who is appealing against his ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sports, led the Nike Oregon Project training group, where Farah was a star name from 2011-2017.

According to the BBC, Farah -- who finished eighth in what was his first London Marathon in 2014 -- was questioned by USADA officials investigating Salazar for nearly five hours a year after the injections took place.

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In a transcript of the interview seen by the BBC, Farah repeatedly denied he had been injected.

"If someone said that you were taking L-carnitine injections, are they not telling the truth?" asked a USADA investigator.

Farah replied: "Definitely not telling the truth, 100 percent. I've never taken L-carnitine injections at all."

He is then asked: "Are you sure that Alberto Salazar hasn't recommended that you take L-carnitine injections?"

Farah responds: "No, I've never taken L-carnitine injections."

He is asked again: "You're absolutely sure that you didn't have a doctor put a butterfly needle... into your arm... and inject L-carnitine a few days before the London marathon?"

Farah says: "No. No chance."

He then left the room but returned soon afterwards with a different account, apparently after speaking with UK Athletics (UKA) head of distance running Barry Fudge.

Fudge had told USADA the previous day that Farah had been injected.&nbsp;

Farah then returned to the investigators and said: "So I just wanted to come clear, sorry guys, and I did take it at the time and I thought I didn't."

He is asked: "So you received L-carnitine… before the London marathon?"

Farah answers: "Yeah."

He adds: "There was a lot of talk before... and Alberto's always thinking about 'What's the best thing?' 'What's the best thing?'"

The USADA investigator then said: "A few days before the race... with... Alberto present and your doctor (Dr Robin Chakraverty, then UKA's chief medical officer) and Barry Fudge and you're telling us all about that now but you didn't remember any of that when I... kept asking you about this?"

Farah responds: "It all comes back for me, but at the time I didn't remember."

Farah -- who will bid for a third 10,000 metres Olympic title later this year in Japan having abandoned his experiment to switch to the marathon -- declined to comment to the BBC but his lawyers issued a letter.

"Interviews are not memory tests," they wrote. "Mr Farah understood the question one way and as soon as he left the room he asked Mr Fudge and immediately returned... to clarify and it is plain the investigators were comfortable with this explanation."

Fudge apparently did not disclose he had gone to Switzerland to collect the product.

Chakraverty said the decision to go ahead with the injection two days before the race &nbsp;had been a joint one with Fudge.

There is no evidence any rules were broken in the way the substance was administered.

Some research suggests that L-carnitine, if injected straight into the bloodstream, can help speed metabolism and boost athletic performance.

Mo Farah repeatedly denied to the United States Anti-Doping Agency taking a legal supplement prior to the 2014 London Marathon, before changing his account once he learned the doctor who injected him had told the investigators he had taken it, the BBC reported on Monday.

Mo Farah repeatedly denied to the United States Anti-Doping Agency taking a legal supplement prior to the 2014 London Marathon, before changing his account once he learned the doctor who injected him had told the investigators he had taken it, the BBC reported on Monday. Also read: Leadership of Russia's suspended federation resigns amid scandal The four-time Olympic champion had been asked by USADA whether he had been injected with L-carnitine, a naturally occurring amino acid, as part of its investigation into his former coach Alberto Salazar. Also read: British runner Mo Farah crashes out of London Half Marathon citing injury The supplement had been obtained through a contact of Salazar's in Switzerland. As a result of the overall investigation, Salazar has been banned from athletics for four years over doping violations. Two of Salazar's violations relate to using a banned method to administer an infusion of L-carnitine. The US coach, who is appealing against his ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sports, led the Nike Oregon Project training group, where Farah was a star name from 2011-2017. According to the BBC, Farah -- who finished eighth in what was his first London Marathon in 2014 -- was questioned by USADA officials investigating Salazar for nearly five hours a year after the injections took place. #onemomile pic.twitter.com/PVCqDttcdc — Sir Mo Farah (@Mo_Farah) January 18, 2020 × In a transcript of the interview seen by the BBC, Farah repeatedly denied he had been injected. "If someone said that you were taking L-carnitine injections, are they not telling the truth?" asked a USADA investigator. Farah replied: "Definitely not telling the truth, 100 percent. I've never taken L-carnitine injections at all." He is then asked: "Are you sure that Alberto Salazar hasn't recommended that you take L-carnitine injections?" Farah responds: "No, I've never taken L-carnitine injections." He is asked again: "You're absolutely sure that you didn't have a doctor put a butterfly needle... into your arm... and inject L-carnitine a few days before the London marathon?" Farah says: "No. No chance." He then left the room but returned soon afterwards with a different account, apparently after speaking with UK Athletics (UKA) head of distance running Barry Fudge. Fudge had told USADA the previous day that Farah had been injected. Farah then returned to the investigators and said: "So I just wanted to come clear, sorry guys, and I did take it at the time and I thought I didn't." He is asked: "So you received L-carnitine… before the London marathon?" Farah answers: "Yeah." He adds: "There was a lot of talk before... and Alberto's always thinking about 'What's the best thing?' 'What's the best thing?'" The USADA investigator then said: "A few days before the race... with... Alberto present and your doctor (Dr Robin Chakraverty, then UKA's chief medical officer) and Barry Fudge and you're telling us all about that now but you didn't remember any of that when I... kept asking you about this?" Farah responds: "It all comes back for me, but at the time I didn't remember." Farah -- who will bid for a third 10,000 metres Olympic title later this year in Japan having abandoned his experiment to switch to the marathon -- declined to comment to the BBC but his lawyers issued a letter. "Interviews are not memory tests," they wrote. "Mr Farah understood the question one way and as soon as he left the room he asked Mr Fudge and immediately returned... to clarify and it is plain the investigators were comfortable with this explanation." Fudge apparently did not disclose he had gone to Switzerland to collect the product. Chakraverty said the decision to go ahead with the injection two days before the race had been a joint one with Fudge. There is no evidence any rules were broken in the way the substance was administered. Some research suggests that L-carnitine, if injected straight into the bloodstream, can help speed metabolism and boost athletic performance.

Farah in controversy over 2014 London Marathon injection row

The four-time Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah has bowed out from London's Half Marathon which was scheduled to take place next month after an Achilles injury.&nbsp;

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Britain's one of the great distance-runners was struck by a minor injury while training for the upcoming 2020 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../tokyo-2020-athletes-plaza-made-from- sustainable-timber-277400">Tokyo Olympics</a>.

The 36-year-old has won the half marathon for the past two years, he was set to take on Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele in the upcoming marathon. He was keen on taking-on the star runner Bekele, he said: "I was really looking forward to racing the Vitality Big Half again,".

The half marathon was scheduled to take place on March 1. He came fifth in the previous edition of the marathon.&nbsp;

Farah released a statement which was issued by event organisers which said: "Everyone knows how much I love racing in London, but my priority is to be fit, healthy and competitive for the summer season and for that reason I have had to make the tough decision not to race this year." &nbsp;

The Brit will continue his preparations for the upcoming Olympics, he has won gold in 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres category in 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics.&nbsp;

He broke the European record in 2018 Chicago marathon.&nbsp;

Even though world record holder Eliud Kipchoge is favourite to win the gold, Mo will be looking forward to defending his medal.

The four-time Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah has bowed out from London's Half Marathon which was scheduled to take place next month after an Achilles injury. Also read: Now, Nike introduces 'Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%' days after Vaporfly dispute Britain's one of the great distance-runners was struck by a minor injury while training for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The four-time Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah has bowed out from London's Half Marathon which was scheduled to take place next month after an Achilles injury. Also read: Now, Nike introduces 'Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%' days after Vaporfly dispute Britain's one of the great distance-runners was struck by a minor injury while training for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 36-year-old has won the half marathon for the past two years, he was set to take on Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele in the upcoming marathon. He was keen on taking-on the star runner Bekele, he said: "I was really looking forward to racing the Vitality Big Half again,". The half marathon was scheduled to take place on March 1. He came fifth in the previous edition of the marathon. Farah released a statement which was issued by event organisers which said: "Everyone knows how much I love racing in London, but my priority is to be fit, healthy and competitive for the summer season and for that reason I have had to make the tough decision not to race this year." The Brit will continue his preparations for the upcoming Olympics, he has won gold in 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres category in 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics. He broke the European record in 2018 Chicago marathon. Even though world record holder Eliud Kipchoge is favourite to win the gold, Mo will be looking forward to defending his medal.

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The British High Court has ruled that dope-tainted Russian athlete Liliya Shobukhova must repay the prize money she had won at the 2010 and 2011 editions of the London Marathon. 
 
&quot;The judgment requires Shobukhova to repay 377,961.62 pounds ($499,098.32) plus costs which is the prize and appearance money paid to Shobukhova for the 2010 and 2011 London Marathons,&quot; the event organisers said in a statement today.&nbsp; 
 
Shobukhova won in London in 2010 and came second in 2011 but was stripped those titles, as well the Chicago Marathon title she won in 2009, in August last year, after irregularities were detected in her biological passport. 
 
In addition to having all her results since 2009 annulled, she was banned by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) for three years and two months. 
 
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) cut her doping ban, which ended on August 23 2015, to two years and seven months, saying the 38-year-old had provided &quot;substantial&quot; assistance in the agency&#39;s investigations into doping. 
 
London Marathon Events Ltd today said that Shobukhova was banned for life from taking part in the London Marathon, as well as from the Boston, Berlin, Chicago and New York City marathons. 
 
&quot;The next step is to get the judgment enforced in Russia. It will be a long and difficult process but we will pursue it as we are determined that cheats should not benefit,&quot; Nick Bitel, Chief Executive of London Marathon Events, said. 
 
&quot;Any money we get back will be redistributed to the athletes that Shobukhova cheated out of their rightful dues.&quot; 
 
(Reuters)

Shobukhova's 2010 and 2011 London Marathon titles were stripped after irregularities were detected in her biological passport

The British High Court has ruled that dope-tainted Russian athlete Liliya Shobukhova must repay the prize money she had won at the 2010 and 2011 editions of the London Marathon. "The judgment requires Shobukhova to repay 377,961.62 pounds ($499,098.32) plus costs which is the prize and appearance money paid to Shobukhova for the 2010 and 2011 London Marathons," the event organisers said in a statement today. Shobukhova won in London in 2010 and came second in 2011 but was stripped those titles, as well the Chicago Marathon title she won in 2009, in August last year, after irregularities were detected in her biological passport. In addition to having all her results since 2009 annulled, she was banned by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) for three years and two months. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) cut her doping ban, which ended on August 23 2015, to two years and seven months, saying the 38-year-old had provided "substantial" assistance in the agency's investigations into doping. London Marathon Events Ltd today said that Shobukhova was banned for life from taking part in the London Marathon, as well as from the Boston, Berlin, Chicago and New York City marathons. "The next step is to get the judgment enforced in Russia. It will be a long and difficult process but we will pursue it as we are determined that cheats should not benefit," Nick Bitel, Chief Executive of London Marathon Events, said. "Any money we get back will be redistributed to the athletes that Shobukhova cheated out of their rightful dues." (Reuters)

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