Kenya’s Sumgong falls down and avoids tumble from rogue spectator to win London Marathon

Kenya's Jemima Sumgong in action as security tackle a spectator during the women's raceAction Images via Reuters

The winner of the London Marathon women's elite race, Kenya's Jemima Sumgong narrowly avoided another tumble when a seemingly rogue spectator ran onto the route.

Jemima Sumgong claimed her first marathon win despite falling and crashing her head against the road when she collided with another runner as they approached one of the final drink stations.