Just six months after making her debut over the distance, 23-year-old Yehualaw finished in two hours, 17 minutes and 26 seconds - the third fastest women's London Marathon time in history. With four miles to go in the women's race, Yehualaw - the youngest ever London Marathon champion - broke clear of a group of four with the chasing 2021 champion Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya unable to reel her in. Rose Harvey was the top-placed British athlete in 10th position, while in the men's race, Weynay Ghebresilasie and Phil Sesemann were ninth and 10th respectively. Great Britain's David Weir - making his 23rd consecutive London Marathon appearance - was third. Paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death in September, the British Army Band played the national anthem prior to the start of the elite men's race and mass start.

Source: The Star October 02, 2022 21:33 UTC