London Marathon 2022

Kenya's Amos Kipruto wins the men's race, while in the women's, new Ethiopian distance star Yehaulaw won after a blistering move in the 24th mile.

The first British finisher was Weyney Ghebresilasie. Meanwhile in the men's race, the key move also happened in mile 24. It was, however, a disappointing day for Britain's top athlete, Charlotte Purdue, who had to withdraw after falling ill on Friday.

Yalemzerf Yehualaw became the youngest woman to win the London Marathon despite tripping on a speed bump, while Amos Kipruto took the men's race.

“But the London marathon is special to me because it’s one of the first races I did in a race chair.” “I was thinking this is the day,” Kipruto said afterwards. But the longer plan I have is that I would like to next time break the world record.” The Ethiopian Leul Gebresilase was second in 2:05.12, followed by the Belgian athlete Bashir Abdi seven seconds back in third. Yehualaw, who runs for the same NN group as the men’s world champion Eliud Kipchoge, now plans a return to London in April to defend her title. A leading group of six was whittled down gradually so that with two miles remaining the race was a shootout between Yehualaw and last year’s winner Joyciline Jepkosgei.

With six miles left, Yalemzerf Yehualaw's race seemed to have been ruined after the Ethiopian was left sprawled on the road after stumbling over a speed ...

In the men’s race, Kenya’s Amos Kipruto won for the first time, finishing in two hours, four minutes and 39 seconds. The incident caused her to lose time over her rivals and later she admitted the faceplant “hurt.” But it didn’t stop the 23-year-old from making history on Sunday as she eventually crossed the line first to become the youngest winner of the London Marathon.

Tens of thousands of runners - elite and amateur - took part in the world-famous event, some raising money for charity and some completing the race in fancy ...

While elite athletes and fast club runners were at the front of the pack taking part in the world-famous event, tens of thousands of the runners were amateurs, taking part in the challenge while raising money for charity, with some completing the gruelling endurance run in fancy dress. This year's race took place in October for the third and final time after it was moved in 2020 due to the Tens of thousands of runners - elite and amateur - took part in the world-famous event, some raising money for charity and some completing the race in fancy dress.

It turned out Alex Hess relieved me, thanks for that, but this is Daniel back now – just in time to see Yehualaw take a trip. I don't think anyone asks her if ...

The pace, though, is slowing; Paula wondered if, perhaps, Yehualaw has binned her bid for a time and is now focused solely on crossing the line first. The course record is still in jeopardy too. Debrunner now leads the women’s wheelchair by a minute or so. She’ll win by a distance while, back to theme, the Weirwolf is in a group of three fighting for third place. And with 6.1 miles to go in the elite women’s race, Joyciline Jepkosge makes her way to the front. Romanchuk is right on Hug's wheel, which isn’t really etiquette – if you’re that close, you’re meant to attack – but sport is nails and so are these lads. Sisay Lemma, though, the defending champ, looks to be labouring a little. The leading men are still bunched, Abdi and Kipruto leading the way behind two pacemakers. We’re 3.1m from home, and the is going to be some finish … But it’s Gebresilase in front as the women’s lead group drops Melly … He means to win this here and now, while behind him, Abdi and Gebresilase can’t live with the pace! Kipruto has run 2:03.13 this year, third-fastest in the world.