By AYUMBA AYODIMore by this AuthorWhat is the London Marathon? The London Marathon is the most popular and prestigious in the world. Elite wheelchair races will start at 10.55amElite women's race will start at 11.15amElite men's race will start 12pm followed by the mass raceWhat are the fastest times? Men:Daniel Wanjiru, KenyaAge: 24 | Marathon PB: 2:05:212017 Virgin Money London Marathon championEliud Kipchoge, KenyaAge: 33 | Marathon PB: 2:03:052016 Olympic championAbel Kirui, KenyaAge: 35 | Marathon PB: 2:05:042009 and 2011 World Marathon championLawrence Cherono, KenyaAge: 29 | Marathon PB: 2:05:092017 Amsterdam Marathon championBedan Karoki, KenyaAge: 27 | Marathon PB: 2:07:412017 RAK Half Marathon championWomen:Mary Keitany, KenyaAge: 36 | Marathon PB: 2:17:01Three-time Virgin Money London Marathon & New York City Marathon championGladys Cherono, KenyaAge: 34 | Marathon PB: 2:19:252014 world half marathon championBrigid Kosgei, KenyaAge: 23 | Marathon PB: 2:20:222017 Honolulu Marathon championVivian Cheruiyot, KenyaAge: 34 | Marathon PB: 2:23:352016 Olympic 5000m champion; 2015 world 10,000m championWhat are they saying? Kenya's Mary Keitany is targeting a "lifetime goal" as she tries to break Paula Radcliffe's world record with a fourth victory in the London Marathon.

Source: Daily Nation April 22, 2018 07:18 UTC