Kelvin Kiptum wins London Marathon in 2nd fastest time
CBC
Kelvin Kiptum collapsed to the ground after winning the London Marathon on Sunday and recording the second fastest time in history over the distance.
The 23-year-old Kenyan runner broke the course record with a time of two hours, one minute, 25 seconds and just missed out on Eliud Kipchoge's world record by 16 seconds.
"I am so happy with the result," said Kiptum. "I don't know what to say right now, I am just grateful. The course felt good, there was a bit of rain around halfway but it was OK.
"I enjoy doing the marathons, it is good preparation for me. I loved it, I am very happy."
In the women's race, Sifan Hassan completed a stunning comeback to win on her marathon debut after appearing to be injured part way through.
In what was long distance great Mo Farah's final marathon, defending champion Amos Kipruto and world champion Tamirat Tola were also among the elite men's field that Kiptum left behind.
Farah, 40, finished ninth with a time of 2:10:28.
Hassan won the women's elite race in dramatic fashion in what was billed as possibly the strongest field ever.
The Ethiopian-born Dutch athlete triumphed despite falling off the pace and clutching her hip around the 15-mile mark.
The 30-year-old 5,000m and 10,000m Olympic champion then reeled in the leaders with three miles to go.
Hassan also overcame making a mess of collecting a drink from a water station, and even offered last year's winner, Yalemzerf Yehualaw, a gulp from her bottle.
Hassan pulled away from Alemu Megertu and reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir in a sprint finish along The Mall, coming home in 2:18:33.
"I never thought I would finish a marathon and here I am winning it," said Hassan. "I had a problem with my hip, which made me stop. But it started to feel a little bit better. And then I missed one of the drinks stations! I didn't practice that part of the race because I have been fasting and so that was quite difficult."
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