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Jepkosgei, Lemma Take Virgin Money London Marathon Wins

The second-ever fall edition of the Virgin Money London Marathon today ended with victories for Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei and Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma, both first-time winners.  Jepkosgei, who won the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon in her debut, controlled her effort carefully before dropping the field with a 4:56 24th mile to win in a personal best 2:17:43.  Lemma also made a late-race surge just before 40 kilometers to win going away in 2:04:01.

Oct 3, 2021

Women-Only World Record Not Likely for London Marathon, Says Kosgei

Although Brigid Kosgei's marathon personal best of 2:14:04 is nearly three minutes faster than the all-women's world record of 2:17:01, the 27 year-old Kenyan athlete doesn't see that as a goal for Sunday's Virgin Money London Marathon, despite rich financial incentives offered by race organizers.  Kosgei, who has won the last two editions of the London Marathon, said that the 57-day turnaround from her Olympic silver medal performance in Tokyo was simply too short to be in world record shape.

Sep 30, 2021

Juicy Time Bonuses Could Spur Fast Times At Virgin Money London Marathon

The elite men competing at Sunday's 41st Virgin Money London Marathon will not only be competing for one of the most prestigious titles in all of road running, they will also be running for what will likely be the largest cash payout in all of athletics this year.  In addition to customary appearance fees, personal bonuses, and financial incentives offered by kit sponsors, the men's winner of Sunday's race can earn $355,000 in prize money and time bonuses if he breaks Eliud Kipchoge's world record of 2:01:39.  Such a performance would mean a total payday of over half a million dollars from all sources.

Sep 29, 2021

London Marathon Live Watch Party

The 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon is live on FloTrack this Sunday, October 3rd. In addition to the race, join FloTrack for a live watch party, before, during and after the race. Kevin Sully will be joined by track and field writer Cathal Dennehy for a second-screen experience breaking down all of the races as they happen on the FloTrack Podcast YouTube page.

Sep 27, 2021

Can Brigid Kosgei Start A New Win Streak? London Marathon Women's Preview

With few exceptions, Brigid Kosgei has ruled over women’s marathoning for three years. Kosgei won her first major marathon in 2018, breaking 2:20 for the first time during a 2:18:35 triumph in Chicago. The ascent was rapid from there.

Sep 23, 2021

Numbers To Watch At The London Marathon

Aside from the mile-by-mile splits, keep an eye on these numbers at this year's London Marathon.

Sep 23, 2021

The Four Biggest Questions At The London Marathon

Many of the best marathoners in the world will race through the streets of London on Sunday, October 3rd in what will be the second consecutive fall edition of the London Marathon. As usual, the elite field is stacked in both the men's and women's races. Here are four of the biggest questions surrounding the elite field.

Sep 23, 2021

FloSports To Stream Virgin Money London Marathon In North America/Australia

AUSTIN, Texas (August 26th) - FloSports, a leader in sports streaming and original content, will broadcast the Virgin Money London Marathon in North America and Australia starting in 2021. The iconic international race will be exclusively streamed on FloTrack, FloSports’ dedicated track & field/cross country platform, in the US, Canada and Australia.

Aug 26, 2021

Brigid Kosgei, Shura Kitata To Defend London Marathon Titles

Press release from the London Marathon

Aug 12, 2021