Sisay Lemma, Joyciline Jepkosgei fastest at London Marathon

Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma and Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei starred as the duo claimed the men’s and women’s London Marathon yesterday.

Lemma recorded a time of two hours four minutes and one second after breaking away from the leading pack late in the race. Lemma, who finished on the podium last year, crossed the line 27 seconds ahead of Kenya’s Vincent Kipchuma with Mosinet Geremew third. Defending champion Shura Kitata came sixth.

Meanwhile, Jepkosgei’s win came in two hours, 17.43 minutes as world record holder and defending champion Brigid Kosgei faded late in the race to finish just outside the podium places. Jepkosgei finished 15 seconds ahead of Ethiopian Degitu Azimeraw, while Ashete Bekere came third.