This archive report was first published on 3 October 2021.
On a day that saw Ethiopian duo Degitu Azimeraw and Ashete Bekere take the top two spots, reigning New York Marathon champion Brigid Kosgei established an insurmountable lead late on to win her second career marathon.
However, Kosgei's bid to win a hat-trick of London Marathon titles fell short as she faded to fourth in 2hr 18min 40sec, behind Azimeraw who finished second in 2hr 17min 58sec and Bekere who came third in 2hr 18min 18sec.
