Kenyan world record holder Brigid Kosgei cruised to a dominant victory in the London Marathon on Sunday, overcoming her rivals on an unfamiliar multi-lap course in relentless rain to triumph in two hours, 18.58 secs. Running her first marathon since setting the world record of 2:14.04 in Chicago a year ago, Kosgei ran alongside compatriot Ruth Chepngetich until around the 20-mile mark, when she forged clear to open a lead of about 50 metres within a couple of minutes. Hall's remarkable sprint finish meant she bettered her personal best by 15 seconds and meant she had $US15,000 ($A21,000) to donate to the Ethiopian children's charity she is supporting with all her prize money. Australia's Sinead Diver came eighth, finishing in 2:27:07 while compatriot Ellie Pashley completed in 2:31:31 for 12th place. Eliud Kipchoge is the red-hot favourite to win the men's race on the same course later on Sunday.

Source: Ethiopian News October 04, 2020 09:14 UTC