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October 4, 2020

London Marathon: Kitata takes men’s race, Kosgei defends women’s title – as it happened! | Sport

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Right, that is it for our live London Marathon coverage. It was quite the finish in the end with a shock result for Shura Kitata and Eliud Kipchoge finishing eighth. Check back for Sean Ingle’s race report shortly.

In the battle of Brits Jonny Mellor came out on top. He finished in 2hr 10min 6sec, with Ben Connor second in 2hr 11 min 20sec.

The final times for the top three:

  1. Shura Kitata 2hr 5min 41sec
  2. Vincent Kipchumba 2hr 5min 42sec
  3. Sisay Lemma 2hr 5min 45sec
Ethiopia’s Shura Kitata, center, celebrates after winning the London Marathon

 Ethiopia’s Shura Kitata, center, celebrates after winning the London Marathon Photograph: Richard Heathcote/AP

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Kipchoge comes in eighth and more than a minute down! That is the first time he has failed to win a marathon since 2013 – incredible.

Kitata wins the London Marathon!

Kipchumba

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