Peres Jepchirchir Wins 2024 London Marathon in 2:16:16, Sets Record

Apr 21, 2024, 11:39 AM

Peres Jepchirchir, the Olympic marathon champion, won the 2024 London Marathon in a new women's-only world record time of 2 hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds. Jepchirchir, who was 16-1 to win before the race, outpaced competitors including world record holder Tigist Assefa from Ethiopia, who finished second, and Joyciline Jepkosgei, who finished third. This victory sets a new record previously held by Mary Jepkosgei Keitany.