STATISTICS - London Marathon 2024
Gender
Category
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
Top 10 Women
| 1 | Peres JEPCHIRCHIR  | 02:16:16 |
| 2 | Tigst ASSEFA  | 02:16:23 |
| 3 | Joyciline JEPKOSGEI | 02:16:24 |
| 4 | Megertu ALEMU | 02:16:34 |
| 5 | Brigid KOSGEI | 02:19:02 |
| 6 | Sheila CHEPKIRUI | 02:19:31 |
| 7 | Tigist KETEMA | 02:23:21 |
| 8 | Yalemzerf YEHUALAW | 02:23:26 |
| 9 | Ruth CHEPNGETICH | 02:24:36 |
| 10 | Tsige HAILESLASE | 02:25:03 |
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Alexander Mutiso MUNYAO | 02:04:01 |
| 2 | Kenenisa BEKELE | 02:04:15 |
| 3 | Emile CAIRESS  | 02:06:46 |
| 4 | Mahamed MAHAMED | 02:07:05 |
| 5 | Hassan CHAHDI  | 02:07:30 |
| 6 | Henok TESFAY  | 02:09:22 |
| 7 | Hendrik PFEIFFER | 02:10:00 |
| 8 | Kinde ATANAW | 02:10:03 |
| 9 | Johannes MOTSCHMANN | 02:10:39 |
| 10 | Brian SHRADER  | 02:10:50 |
Results London Marathon 2024
The 2024 London Marathon brought together 53,847 participants over its famous 42.195 kilometers. Among them, 22,829 women and 31,018 men took part, creating an atmosphere buzzing with energy and determination. This edition had an average time of 4h27m35s, with an average of 4h11m36s for men and 4h49m18s for women.
In the men's category, Alexander Mutiso Munyao claimed first place with an excellent time of 2h04m01s, closely followed by Kenenisa Bekele at 2h04m15s and Emile Cairess with a time of 2h06m46s. In the women's category, Peres Jepchirchir triumphed with a time of 2h16m16s, just ahead of Tigst Assefa at 2h16m23s, and Joyciline Jepkosgei who finished one second behind Tigst with a time of 2h16m24s.
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.