Kipchoge Smashes Course Record; Jemima Sumgong Notches Decisive Win While Tatyana McFadden and Marcel Hug Hold on to Wheelchair Series X Lead
In today's Virgin Money London Marathon, reigning Abbott World Marathon Majors champion Eliud Kipchoge shattered the course record to retain his London title with a 2:03:05 win. He now leads in points for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Series X, sharing the top leaderboard spot with Ethiopia's Lemi Hayle.
His Kenyan compatriot Jemima Sumgong won a dramatic women's race in 2:22:58, recovering from a fall to hold off defending champion Tigist Tufa.
