STATISTICS  -  London Marathon 2020

2020-10-04
History 

Gender

Category

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Number of participants
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Average Time
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Distribution Men/Women
Distribution of participants by Time

Notes

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

1Brigid KOSGEI  KEN02:18:58
2Sara HALL  USA02:22:01
3Ruth CHEPNGETICH  KEN02:22:05
4Ashete BEKERE  ETH02:22:51
5Alemu MEGERTU  ETH02:24:23
6Molly SEIDEL  USA02:25:13
7Gerda STEYN  02:26:51
8Sinead DIVER  AUS02:27:07
9Darya MYKHAYLOVA  UKR02:27:29
10Valary JEMELI  KEN02:28:18

Top 10 Men

1Shura KITATA  ETH02:05:41
2Vincent KIPCHUMBA  KEN02:05:42
3Sisay LEMMA  ETH02:05:45
4Mosinet GEREMEW  ETH02:06:04
5Mule WASIHUN  ETH02:06:08
6Tamirat TOLA  ETH02:06:41
7Benson KIPRUTO  KEN02:06:42
8Eliud KIPCHOGE  KEN02:06:49
9Sondre NORDSTAD MOEN  NOR02:09:01
10Marius KIPSEREM  KEN02:09:25

Results London Marathon 2020

The 2020 London Marathon brought together 43 participants ready to tackle the iconic 42.195 kilometers of the race. Among them, 18 women and 25 men embarked on the course in an atmosphere filled with energy and anticipation. The overall average time recorded for this edition was 2h18m14s, with an average of 2h10m32s for men and 2h28m56s for women.

In the men's category, Shura Kitata secured first place with a time of 2h05m41s, closely followed by Vincent Kipchumba at 2h05m42s, and Sisay Lemma at 2h05m45s. On the women's side, Brigid Kosgei triumphed with a time of 2h18m58s, while Sara Hall finished in 2h22m01s, followed by Ruth Chepngetich who crossed the finish line at 2h22m05s.

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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.