2021 Virgin Money London Marathon

October 03, 2021
London, England
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3 years ago

LRC Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei Wins London Marathon In 2:17:43 as Record 5 Women Break 2:19

The former half marathon world record has taken to the marathon like a fish to water and now has two major wins in her three marathon starts.

MB: Shalane Flanagan improves to 2:35:04
MB: Official 2021 London Marathon discussion thread

3 years ago

LRC Tracking, Leaderboard and Results: 2021 London Marathon Results

We tell you how to track the runners at the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon as they race and give you the link to results once they finish.

3 years ago

LRC 2021 London Marathon television and streaming information - How to watch the 2021 London Marathon

The best way to watch it is on the BBC, which will cover it on the Iplayer, BBC1, BBC 2 and the Red Button which will provide elite streams for those in the UK.

3 years ago

LRC 2021 London Marathon Men's Preview: With a Record Six Sub-2:04 Guys in the Field, Will a Challenger to Eliud Kipchoge Emerge?

There are an incredible three 2:02 guys in the field (Mosinet Geremew, Birhanu Legese, Titus Ekiru) and three more 2:03 guys (Evans Chebet, Sisay Lemma, and Kinde Atanaw). One stud is going to win and one isn't even going to finish in the top five.
*MB: With 9 sub-2:20 women, and 6 sub-2:04 men the 2021 London Marathons are the deepest in history. Who do you think will win?

3 years ago

LRC After tight Olympic turnaround, Brigid Kosgei is focused on winning London Marathon not $355,000 payday for women's-only world record

Here what the top ladies at the deepest marathon EVER had to say at Thursday's press event, including what reigning NYC champ Joyciline Jepkosgei said about why she's not defending her title in NY.

3 years ago

LRC 2021 London Women's Preview: Brigid Kosgei Leads STACKED Field With a Number of Athletes Attempting Olympic/London Double

This year's London marathon is the deepest women's marathon in history with a record 9 sub-2:20 women in the field, but with six women doubling back from Sapporo 8 weeks ago, will they all be up for it?
*MB: With 9 sub-2:20 women, the 2021 London Marathon is the deepest in history. Who do you think will win?

3 years ago

LRC Juicy Time Bonuses Could Spur Fast Times at Virgin Money London Marathon

A world record would result in a $300,000 payment. A sub-2:04 is worth $75,000 for anyone who does it.

3 years ago

LRC 2021 London Marathon Elite Fields Are Released And The Field Are Faster Than Ever

Wow. With all of the majors taking place this fall, the majors were expected to be a bit diluted this fall. Don't tell that to London as they are going to destroy the record for most sub-2:05 men in a race (7, previous record 4) as well as sub-2:20 women (8, previous record 7)."
*MB: London does it again. 2021 London elite fields are released and they are faster than ever.

LRC London Is Back & Bigger Than Ever: London Marathon Plans on Hosting 50,000 Runners In-Person in October

A year after hosting an elite-only edition in St. James's Park, London is accelerating its plans to reach 50,000 entrants -- which would make it the second-largest marathon in the world behind New York City. We chatted with London race director Hugh Brasher today about his plans for his 2021 race. He also had some interesting things to say about Valencia and the LetsRun.com track talk podcast.

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