Kenyan Runner Peres Jepchirchir Wins London Marathon

In a dramatic finish at the 2024 London Marathon, Kenyan athlete Peres Jepchirchir won the women’s elite race in a thrilling sprint finish. Jepchirchir, the Olympic champion, was locked in a battle with her compatriot Tigist Assefa and Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw. In the final meters on The Mall, Jepchirchir unleashed a devastating kick to claim victory by just one second. Her winning time was the second-fastest ever recorded for a women-only marathon. The race was a showcase of incredible endurance and tactical racing, with Jepchirchir’s experience proving decisive in the high-pressure final moments. The victory was a major highlight of the World Marathon Majors calendar.