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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
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