This archive report was first published on 3 October 2021.
On Sunday, Joyciline Jepkosgei made history by winning her maiden London Marathon title, marking her second World Marathon Major Series victory.
Published on October 3, 2021, Jepkosgei, the 2019 New York City Marathon champion, broke away from Ethiopians Degitu Azimeraw and Ashete Bekera at the 35km mark and never looked back.
With a dominant performance, Jepkosgei pounded the London streets to victory, setting a massive personal best of 2 hours, 17 minutes and 43 seconds.
Kenya upheld its dominance in London since 2011, winning every year except for 2015, as Jepkosgei led the pack to triumph.
Defending champion Brigid Kosgei from Kenya dropped from the pack of four just after passing the 30km mark in 1:37.29, while Azimeraw settled second in 2:17:58 and Bekere came third in 2:18:18.
