Peres Jepchirchir Sets Women's-Only World Record at London Marathon

Apr 21, 2024, 11:06 AM

Peres Jepchirchir, the Olympic marathon champion, set a new women's-only world record at the London Marathon, finishing in 2 hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds. Jepchirchir outpaced competitors including Tigist Assefa, who finished second, and Joyciline Jepkosgei, who came in third. This victory marks a significant achievement for Jepchirchir, who was considered a 16-1 outsider before the race. Her record-breaking performance surpasses the previous mark set by Mary Jepkosgei Keitany.