London Marathon Results

London Marathon Results: A Record-Breaking Event

The 2019 London Marathon has come to an end, and it has been a history-making event. With over 40,000 runners from all over the world participating in the 26.2-mile race around the heart of London, this year's event was the biggest and most successful one yet.

Eliud Kipchoge, the Kenyan Olympic champion and world record holder, emerged victorious in the men's race with a stunning finishing time of 2 hours 2 minutes and 37 seconds. The women's race was won by another Kenyan athlete, Brigid Kosgei, who smashed the previous course record by finishing in just 2 hours 18 minutes and 20 seconds.

Heartwarming Moments and Fun Facts

The London Marathon is not just about the winners and the records, but also about the inspiring moments and fun facts. This year, one of the star athletes was Mark Ormrod, a former Royal Marine who lost both of his legs and an arm in an explosion in Afghanistan in 2007. Ormrod completed the race in an impressive time of 6 hours and 42 minutes, proving that determination and perseverance can surpass any physical limitation.

Another heartwarming story was that of Matthew Rees, a Welsh athlete who helped a fellow runner, David Wyeth, cross the finish line. Wyeth's legs had given up on him just meters away from the finish line, and Rees put aside his own ambitions to help his fellow runner. This selfless act of sportsmanship has become a symbol of the spirit of the London Marathon, where runners support each other, and everyone is a winner.