Kenya's Jepkosgei wins elite women's race at London Marathon

 

October 3, 2021, Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei celebrates winning the elite women's race in the London Marathon. [Reuters]

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 of 2:04.01, crossing the line 27 seconds ahead of Kenya's Vincent Kipchuma with Ethiopian Mosinet Geremew third.