STATISTICS  -   London Marathon 2023

2023-04-23
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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

1Sifan HASSAN  02:18:33
2Alemu MEGERTU  ETH02:18:37
3Peres JEPCHIRCHIR  KEN02:18:38
4Shelia CHEPKIRUI  KEN02:18:51
5Yalemzerf YEHUALAW  ETH02:18:53
6Judith Jeptum KORIR  KEN02:20:41
7Almaz AYANA  ETH02:20:44
8Tadu TESHOME  ETH02:21:31
9Sofiia YAREMCHUK  ITA02:24:02
10Susanna SULLIVAN  USA02:24:27

Top 10 Men

1Kelvin KIPTUM  KEN02:01:25
2Geoffrey KAMWOROR  KEN02:04:23
3Tamirat TOLA  ETH02:04:59
4Leul GEBRESILASE  ETH02:05:45
5Seifu TURA  ETH02:06:38
6Emile CAIRESS  GBR02:08:07
7Brett ROBINSON  AUS02:10:19
8Phil SESEMANN  GBR02:10:23
9Sir Mo FARAH  GBR02:10:28
10Chris THOMPSON  GBR02:11:50

Results London Marathon 2023

The 2023 London Marathon brought together 48,741 participants ready to take on the challenge of the iconic 42.195 kilometers. Among them, 20,229 women and 28,512 men crossed the starting line in an atmosphere filled with energy and determination. The average time for this edition was 4h26m59s, with a men's average of 4h12m17s and a women's average of 4h47m42s.

In the men's category, Kelvin Kiptum emerged victorious with a spectacular time of 2h01m25s. He was followed by Geoffrey Kamworor, who finished in 2h04m23s, and Tamirat Tola, who took third place with a time of 2h04m59s. On the women's side, Sifan Hassan triumphed in first place with a time of 2h18m33s, while Alemu Megertu closely followed with a time of 2h18m37s. Peres Jepchirchir completed the women's podium, finishing in 2h18m38s.

London Marathon 2023

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.