STATISTICS  -   London Marathon 2017

2017-04-23
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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

1Mary KEITANY  KEN02:17:01
2Tirunesh DIBABA  ETH02:17:56
3Aselefech MERGIA  ETH02:23:08
4Vivian CHERUIYOT  KEN02:23:50
5Lisa WEIGHTMAN  AUS02:25:15
6Laura THWEATT  USA02:25:38
7Helah KIPROP  KEN02:25:39
8Tigist TUFA  ETH02:25:52
9Florence KIPLAGAT  KEN02:26:25
10Jessica TRENGOVE  AUS02:27:01

Top 10 Men

1Daniel WANJIRU  KEN02:05:48
2Kenenisa BEKELE  ETH02:05:57
3Bedan KAROKI  KEN02:07:41
4Abel KIRUI  KEN02:07:45
5Alphonce SIMBU  02:09:10
6Ghirmay GHEBRESLASSIE  ERI02:09:57
7Asefa MENGSTU  ETH02:10:04
8Amanuel MESEL  ERI02:10:44
9Javier GUERRA  ESP02:10:55
10Michael SHELLEY  AUS02:11:38

Results London Marathon 2017

The 2017 London Marathon brought together 39,332 participants across the iconic 42.195 kilometers. Among them, 15,489 women and 23,843 men started the race, contributing to the event's vibrant atmosphere. The average time recorded in this edition was 4h30m52s, with an average of 4h16m46s for men and 4h52m36s for women.

In the men's category, Daniel Wanjiru claimed the first place with a time of 2h05m48s, closely followed by Kenenisa Bekele at 2h05m57s and Bedan Karoki with 2h07m41s. On the women's side, Mary Keitany triumphed with an impressive time of 2h17m01s, ahead of Tirunesh Dibaba who finished in 2h17m56s, and Aselefech Mergia who completed the podium with a time of 2h23m08s.

London Marathon 2017

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.