Who Won the London Marathon 2024?

The 2024 London Marathon was held on Sunday, 21 April 2024, and it brought
some incredible performances from the elite runners. Here’s a breakdown of
the key winners and record-breaking achievements from the event.

Women’s Race

The women’s race was dominated by Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya, who claimed
victory with a staggering time of 2:16:16. This performance set a new
women’s-only world record, making it a remarkable moment in the marathon’s
history. Jepchirchir, the reigning Olympic champion, added this win to her
growing list of marathon titles, cementing her place as one of the greatest
female marathon runners of all time.

The top three finishers in the women’s race were:

1. Peres Jepchirchir (Kenya) – 2:16:16

2. Tigst Assefa (Ethiopia) – 2:16:23

3. Joyciline Jepkosgei (Kenya) – 2:16:24

The women’s race was particularly notable as the top four finishers all ran
under the previous women’s-only world record, making it a historic event in
women’s marathon running.

Men’s Race

In the men’s race, Alexander Mutiso Munyao of Kenya emerged victorious with
a winning time of 2:04:01. His strong finish was enough to hold off a
competitive field, including second-place finisher Kenenisa Bekele from
Ethiopia, who crossed the line in 2:04:15, breaking his own masters marathon
world record in the process.

The top three finishers in the men’s race were:

1. Alexander Mutiso (Kenya) – 2:04:01

2. Kenenisa Bekele (Ethiopia) – 2:04:15

3. Emile Cairess (Great Britain) – 2:06:46

Notably, Emile Cairess became the highest-placed British male finisher,
taking third place with a personal best time.

Wheelchair Races

The wheelchair races also saw some incredible performances:

• Men’s Wheelchair: Marcel Hug of Switzerland won his fifth London
  Marathon title with a time of 1:28:35.

• Women’s Wheelchair: Catherine Debrunner of Switzerland claimed
  victory, continuing her dominance in wheelchair racing.

Notable Achievements

• Kenenisa Bekele lowered his own masters marathon world record in the
  men’s race.

• Mhairi Maclennan was the first British woman to finish, crossing the
  line in 11th place with a time of 2:29:15.

Conclusion

The 2024 London Marathon was a thrilling event, filled with record-breaking
performances and inspirational achievements. From Peres Jepchirchir’s world
record run to Alexander Mutiso’s victory, the marathon lived up to its
reputation as one of the premier running events in the world.

For more information on the event and to support runners through their
charity efforts, visit the official

London Marathon

page on JustGiving.