STATISTICS  -   London Marathon 2016

2016-04-24
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Gender

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Distribution Men/Women
Distribution of participants by Time

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1 % of runners doing the same or better

2 % of runners M doing the same or better

3 % of runners W doing the same or better

Distribution of participants by Age

Top 10 Women

1Jemima Sumgong  KEN02:22:58
2Tigist Tufa  ETH02:23:03
3Florence Kiplagat  KEN02:23:39
4Volha Mazuronak  BLR02:23:54
5Aselefech Mergia  ETH02:23:57
6Mare Dibaba  ETH02:24:09
7Feyse Tadese  ETH02:25:03
8Priscah Jeptoo  KEN02:27:27
9Mary Keitany  KEN02:28:30
10Jessica Augusto  02:28:53

Top 10 Men

1Eliud Kipchoge  KEN02:03:05
2Stanley Biwott  KEN02:03:51
3Kenenisa Bekele  ETH02:06:36
4Ghirmay Ghebreslassie  ERI02:07:46
5Wilson Kipsang  KEN02:07:52
6Tilahun Regassa  ETH02:09:47
7Sisay Lemma  ETH02:10:45
8Callum Hawkins  GBR02:10:52
9Dennis Kimetto  KEN02:11:44
10Ghebre Kibrom  ERI02:11:56

Results London Marathon 2016

The 2016 London Marathon brought together 38,983 participants over the iconic 42.195 kilometers. Among them, 15,048 women and 23,935 men set off, fueled by a vibrant atmosphere of challenges and enthusiasm. The average time for this edition was 4h26m12s, with an average of 4h12m16s for men and 4h48m21s for women.

In the men's category, Eliud Kipchoge secured first place with an impressive time of 2h03m05s, followed by Stanley Biwott at 2h03m51s and Kenenisa Bekele at 2h06m36s. On the women's side, Jemima Sumgong claimed victory, finishing in 2h22m58s, closely followed by Tigist Tufa with a time of 2h23m03s and Florence Kiplagat at 2h23m39s.

London Marathon 2016

SOURCE : standard.co.uk

History

Launched in 1981 by former Olympic champions Chris Brasher and John Disley, the London Marathon was inspired by the community spirit and enthusiasm of the New York and Boston marathons. What began as a modest race with a few thousand participants has transformed into one of the most famous sporting events in the world, attracting over 40,000 runners each year and raising millions of pounds for charity.

Route

The London Marathon course is famed for its flatness and speed, offering runners the chance to achieve personal best times while passing by some of London's most iconic landmarks. The race starts at Blackheath, goes through Greenwich before entering central London, passing sights such as the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye. The route then snakes along the Thames, past the Tower of London and Canary Wharf, before finishing majestically in front of Buckingham Palace on The Mall. This layout not only showcases the historic and modern beauty of London but also creates a memorable backdrop for both runners and spectators.

Records

  • Among men, the course record is held by Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya, who posted an impressive time of 2 hours, 1 minutes, and 25 seconds in 2023.
  • Among women, the course record belongs to Paula Radcliffe of the United Kingdom, with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 25 seconds set in 2003.