Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei Wins Maiden London Marathon Title

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Kenyan long-distance runner Joyciline Jepkosgei won a gold medal in the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon held on Sunday, 3rd October.

The 27-year-old clocked in two hours 17 minutes and 43 seconds ahead of Ethiopia’s Degitu Azimeraw who finished second after timing in 2 hours 17 minutes 58 seconds.

Another Ethiopian Ashete Bekere came in third in 2 hours 18 minutes 18 seconds as world record holder Brigid Kosgei finished fourth in a time of 2 hours 18 minutes 40 seconds.

Jepkosgei won her first title at the London event becomes the seventh fastest female marathoner in history.

Others are Paula Radcliffe (2:15:25), Mary Keitany (2:17:01-Women only World Record), Ruth Chepngetich (2:17:08), Peres Jepchirchir (2:17:16), Worknesh Degefa (2:17:41), Lonah Chemtai Salpeter (2:17:45), Tirunesh Dibaba (2:17:56) and Degitu Azimeraw (2:17:58).

ODM leader Raila Odinga and Deputy President William Ruto were among the first to congratulate her.

“Congratulations Joyciline Jepkosgei on the fantastic run to win the #LondonMarathon. We are proud of you for flying our flag high. Well in! Keep running and keep inspiring our upcoming athletes. Hongera!,” tweeted Raila.

For his part, DP Ruto said: Great performance by Joyciline Jepkosgei for winning the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon. Congratulations Vincent Kipchumba for coming 2nd in the men’s race. We celebrate your victory and associate with your incredible drive.”

Meanwhile, in the men’s race Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma won the men’s London Marathon in a time of two hours four minutes and one second.

Lemma crossed the line 27 seconds ahead of Kenya’s Vincent Kipchuma (2:04.28) and Ethiopia’s Mosinet Geremew ( 2:04.41) who finished second and third respectively.

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