Loading...
Loading...
Browse all stories on DeepNewz
VisitHolder of the women's-only marathon world record by end of next year
Peres Jepchirchir • 25%
Joyciline Jepkosgei • 25%
Tigist Assefa • 25%
Another athlete • 25%
Official marathon records and announcements from athletics governing bodies
Peres Jepchirchir Wins London Marathon in 2:16:16, Sets New Record
Apr 21, 2024, 11:05 AM
Peres Jepchirchir, the Olympic marathon champion, set a new women's-only world record at the London Marathon, finishing in an unofficial time of 2 hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds. Jepchirchir, who was a 16-1 underdog, outpaced competitors in the final 400m including world record holder Tigist Assefa and Joyciline Jepkosgei, who finished second and third respectively. This victory marks a significant achievement as she broke the previous record held by Mary Jepkosgei Keitany.
View original story
Peres Jepchirchir • 25%
Tigist Assefa • 25%
Joyciline Jepkosgei • 25%
Other athlete • 25%
Peres Jepchirchir • 25%
Tigist Assefa • 25%
Joyciline Jepkosgei • 25%
Another athlete • 25%
Yes - Peres Jepchirchir • 25%
Yes - Tigist Assefa • 25%
Yes - Another Athlete • 25%
No • 25%
Peres Jepchirchir • 20%
Tigist Assefa • 20%
Joyciline Jepkosgei • 20%
Brigid Kosgei • 20%
Other • 20%
Berlin Marathon • 25%
Boston Marathon • 25%
Chicago Marathon • 25%
Other marathon • 25%
Beatrice Chebet • 33%
Other Kenyan Athlete • 33%
Non-Kenyan Athlete • 34%
2:15:00 to 2:17:00 • 25%
Under 2:15:00 • 25%
Over 2:19:00 • 25%
2:17:01 to 2:19:00 • 25%