STATISTICS  -   London Marathon 2021

2021-10-03
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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

1Joyciline JEPKOSGEI  KEN02:17:43
2Degitu AZIMERAW  ETH02:17:58
3Ashete BEKERE  ETH02:18:18
4Brigid KOSGEI  KEN02:18:40
5Lonah Chemtai SALPETER  ISR02:18:54
6Valary JEMELI  KEN02:20:35
7Joan Chelimo MELLY  KEN02:21:23
8Zeineba YIMER  ETH02:21:40
9Tigist GIRMA  ETH02:22:45
10Charlotte PURDUE  GBR02:23:26

Top 10 Men

1Sisay LEMMA  ETH02:04:01
2Vincent KIPCHUMBA  KEN02:04:28
3Mosinet GEREMEW  ETH02:04:41
4Evans CHEBET  KEN02:05:43
5Birhanu LEGESE  ETH02:06:10
6Shura KITATA  ETH02:07:51
7Philip SESEMANN  GBR02:12:58
8Joshua GRIFFITHS  GBR02:13:39
9Matthew LEACH  GBR02:15:31
10Andrew DAVIES  GBR02:15:36

Results London Marathon 2021

The 2021 London Marathon brought together 35,932 participants eager to take on the iconic 42.195 kilometers challenge. Among them, 14,450 women and 21,482 men started the race, energized by an atmosphere full of excitement and challenges. This edition recorded an average time of 4h29m39s, with an average of 4h15m07s for men and 4h51m16s for women.

In the men's category, Sisay Lemma claimed the first place with an impressive time of 2h04m01s, closely followed by Vincent Kipchumba at 2h04m28s and Mosinet Geremew at 2h04m41s. In the women's category, Joyciline Jepkosgei triumphed by crossing the finish line in 2h17m43s. She was followed by Degitu Azimeraw with a time of 2h17m58s, while Ashete Bekere came in third with a time of 2h18m18s.

London Marathon 2021

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.