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The biggest marathon ever! The 41st London Marathon plans to
host 100,000 runners, half of them physically in London and the
other half virtually all over the world.
Entries for the virtual edition open at 16/02/21. Those who took
part in the ballot and didn't get a place can already enter the
virtual event on 09/02/21. Costs are £ 28 for British residents
and £ 38 for overseas.
Official announcement
Results 2020
Registered virtual finishers at 05/10/20 2pm: 36,548
thereof 18,050 female (49.4%)
On a day that was the wettest and most windy London Marathon in
the history of 40 events Brigid Kosgei defends her London
champion title in a strong time of 2:18:58. Surprising runner-up
is Sara Hall (USA, 2:22:01) who wins a sprint finish with
world record holder Ruth Chepngetich (KEN, 2:22:05).
Official news elite ladies
More problems with the harsh conditions showed four-time London
champion Eliud Kipchoge. At 3 miles to the finish he
failed to follow the leading group. A spectacular sprint finish
of three was won by Shura Kitata (ETH, 2:05:41) just one
second ahead of Vincent Kipchumba (KEN) and a mere 3 more
third runner Sisay Lemma (ETH). Kipchoge faded to 8th
place.
Official news elite men
Surprises, too, in the wheelchair races. The men's field was
lead by Canadian Brant Lakatos with David Weir
(UK) and Marcel Hug (CH) left for the podium.
Same astonishment with the ladies. Nikita den Boer (NED)
took victory, beating defending champion Manuela Schär
(CH) and Jenna Fesemyer (USA) at third place.
Official news wheelchair races
Next steps:
04/10/20: Ballot 2021 opens.
Those who deferred to 2021 should get their confirmation today
(didn't happen so far).
09/10/20: Ballot 2021 closes at 5 pm BST.
Jan 21: Ballot results for 2021 get published.
31/01/20: Those who deferred to 22/23 get their confirmation
today.
New date of the 41st London Marathon is 03/10/21.
"When great minds come together, great things happen."
(Eliud Kipchoge)
Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei (KEN)
are London Marathon Champions 2019.
look up results 2019
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