STATISTICS  -   London Marathon 2018

2018-04-22
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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

1Vivian CHERUIYOT  KEN02:18:31
2Brigid KOSGEI  KEN02:20:13
3Tadelech BEKELE  ETH02:21:40
4Gladys CHERONO  KEN02:24:10
5Mary KEITANY  KEN02:24:27
6Rose CHELIMO  BRN02:26:03
7Mare DIBABA  ETH02:27:45
8Lily PARTRIDGE  GBR02:29:24
9Tracy BARLOW  GBR02:32:09
10Stephanie BRUCE  USA02:32:28

Top 10 Men

1Eliud KIPCHOGE  KEN02:04:17
2Tola Shura KITATA  ETH02:04:49
3Mo FARAH  GBR02:06:21
4Abel KIRUI  KEN02:07:07
5Bedan KAROKI  KEN02:08:34
6Kenenisa BEKELE  ETH02:08:53
7Lawrence CHERONO  KEN02:09:25
8Daniel WANJIRU  KEN02:10:35
9Amanuel MESEL  ERI02:11:52
10Yohanes GEBREGERGISH  ERI02:12:09

Results London Marathon 2018

The 2018 London Marathon brought together 40,127 participants ready to tackle the iconic 42.195 kilometers of the race. Among them, 16,431 women and 23,696 men started in an atmosphere filled with passion and determination. In this edition, the average time was recorded at 4h50m29s, with an average of 4h35m04s for men and 5h12m41s for women.

In the men's category, Eliud Kipchoge claimed a brilliant victory with a time of 2h04m17s. He was followed by Tola Shura Kitata, who finished in 2h04m49s, and Mo Farah, completing the podium with a time of 2h06m21s.

In the women's category, Vivian Cheruiyot emerged victorious with an impressive time of 2h18m31s. Brigid Kosgei came in second position with a time of 2h20m13s, followed by Tadelech Bekele, who finished the race in 2h21m40s.

London Marathon 2018

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.