The Two Fastest Men in the history of the Marathon, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya (defending champion and world record holder), and Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia, are to face off in Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26. … [Read more...]
Mary Keitany sets Women’s only World Record
April 24, 2017
Kenya’s Mary Keitany took 41 seconds off the women’s-only world record* at the Virgin Money London Marathon, running 2:17:01 at the IAAF Gold Label Road Race on Sunday 23 April 2017. … [Read more...]
Wilson Kipsang wins London Marathon 2014
April 15, 2014
The world record holder Wilson Kipsang of Kenya, was in devastating form on Sunday, 13th April, 2014, when he showed his prowess over the London Marathon course. … [Read more...]
Mo Farah set for London debut
January 14, 2014
Great Britain’s double London 2012 Olympic Games and 2013 IAAF World Championships gold medallist Mo Farah will face some of the greatest marathon runners of all time when he makes his full marathon debut at this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon, after the organisers of the … [Read more...]
World Marathon Majors Doubleheader Weekend
April 7, 2011 Leave a Comment
World Marathon Majors Doubleheader Weekend Sure to Have Huge Leaderboard Implications Series leaders Kebede and Shobukhova pace world’s best into London and Boston April 7, 2011—The 2010–2011 World Marathon Majors series resumes with a doubleheader weekend, … [Read more...]
Wanjiru withdraws from London
March 28, 2011 Leave a Comment
Sammy Wanjiru pulls out of the London Marathon with a knee injury But his fellow Kenyan and three-time winner Martin Lel has been added to the field for the race on Sunday 17 April. … [Read more...]
Nakamura for London marathon
March 24, 2011 Leave a Comment
Nine Japanese women have been added to the field for next month's London marathon after the Nagoya marathon was called off following the earthquake and tsunami. The Nagoya event was earmarked as the final selection race for the Japan team to travel to the athletics World … [Read more...]
London Marathon
February 28, 2011 Leave a Comment
The London Marathon was established by the late Chris Brasher, and has now become one of the events on the World Running Calendar. View the race years : London 2005 London 2004 London 2003 London 2002 … [Read more...]
