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44th TCS London-Marathon, 21/04/2024
 

Results 2024  

The 2024 TCS London Marathon set a new record as the world’s largest marathon, with an impressive 53,881 finishers. Beyond the main event, 2,784 virtual runners joined the race, and nearly 13,000 children participated in the Mini Marathon on Saturday, creating a remarkable celebration of running for all ages and abilities.


Kenian double victory: Alexander Munyao and Peres Jepchirchir
(photo: TCS London Marathon)

 

This year’s London Marathon showcased the strongest women’s elite field in history. World record holder Tigst Assefa (ETH) set a scorching pace, coming close to breaking the world record and quickly narrowing the lead pack to just three other competitors. Ultimately, Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir emerged victorious on The Mall, setting a new women-only world record with a time of 2:16:16. Assefa finished just seven seconds behind to take second place, while Joyciline Jepkosgei secured third by a razor-thin margin of one second. Remarkably, the runners in positions 2 through 4 all surpassed Mary Keitany’s seven-year-old women-only record.

In a surprising turn of events in the men’s race, only two of the invited Kenyan and Ethiopian runners managed to break into the lead group. London debutant Alexander Munyao (KEN) claimed a commanding victory with a time of 2:04:01, finishing 14 seconds ahead of Kenenisa Bekele (ETH). Bekele delivered an extraordinary performance, setting a new world record in the age 40+ category. Adding to the historic moment, Emile Cairess (GBR) became the first British man in 28 years to reach the podium, securing third place with a time of 2:06:46.

The 91-year-old David Picksley made history as the oldest participant to complete the London Marathon, crossing the finish line in 7:57:15, just under the 8-hour time limit. Equally remarkable was Stuart Mann, who dominated the 80+ age group with an extraordinary time of 3:58:19. Meanwhile, Jeannie Rice (USA) broke her own F75 world record by an impressive five minutes, setting a stunning new benchmark of 3:33:27.

Wheelchair athlete Marcel Hug (CH) achieved a historic fourth consecutive London Marathon victory, a remarkable feat for both runners and wheelchair competitors. Meanwhile, Britain’s legendary David Weir celebrated an incredible milestone by completing his 25th consecutive London Marathon. With a third-place finish, Weir secured his 21st career podium in the event, solidifying his status as a marathon icon. In the women’s wheelchair race, Switzerland claimed a double victory, with Catherine Debrunner taking first place, followed by Manuela Schär in second.
 

Top Ten Women 2024
1 JEPCHIRCHIR, Peres (KEN) 02:16:16
2 ASSEFA, Tigst (ETH) 02:16:23
3 JEPKOSGEI, Joyciline (KEN) 2:16:24
4 ALEMU, Megertu (ETH) 02:16:34
5 KOSGEI, Brigid (KEN) 02:19:02
6 CHEPKIRUI, Sheila (KEN) 02:19:31
7 KETEMA, Tigist (ETH) 02:23:21
8 YEHUALAW, Yalemzerf (ETH) 02:23:26
9 CHEPNGETICH, Ruth (KEN) 02:24:36
10 HAILESLASE, Tsige (ETH) 02:25:03

Top Ten Men 2024
1 MUNYAO, Alexander Mutiso (KEN) 02:04:01
2 BEKELE, Kenenisa (ETH) 02:04:15
3 CAIRESS, Emile (GBR) 02:06:46
4 MAHAMED, Mahamed (GBR) 02:07:05
5 CHAHDI, Hassan (FRA) 02:07:30
6 TESFAY, Henok (ERI) 02:09:22
7 PFEIFFER, Hendrik (GER) 02:10:00
8 ATANAW, Kinde (ETH) 02:10:03
9 MOTSCHMANN, Johannes (GER) 02:10:39
10 SHRADER, Brian (USA) 02:10:50