Where did Mo Farah finish and what was his time at London Marathon 2023?

SIR MO FARAH has crossed the finish line in his final London Marathon in the capital.

The British icon announced that 2023 would be his last year of competitive racing.

Prior to competing, Farah said: “It has been an amazing career and, for me, to take part in London Marathon is a big deal.

“I have always said it would be nice to win it one day, but it takes a lot.”

Farah last competed at the London Marathon in 2019, when he finished in fifth place.

The six-time Olympic gold medalist was ruled out of the race last year due to a hip injury.

Where did Mo Farah finish in the London Marathon 2023?

Mo Farah finished in an impressive ninth place in this year’s elite race in the capital.

The 40-year-old completed the London Marathon in a time of 2hrs 10min 28sec.

Sir Mo Farah last competed in the elite race back in 2019 when he finished fifth place with a time of 2hrs 5min 039sec.

He has featured in five London Marathons, with his best time coming in 2019.

Farah’s highest-placed finish, however, came in 2018 as he finished third with a time of 2hrs 06min 29sec

Who won the men’s elite race at the London Marathon 2023?

Here are all the results from this year’s men’s elite race at the London Marathon:

• 1st: Kelvin Kiptum (Kenya) – 2hrs 01min 27sec
• 2nd: Geoffrey Kamworor (Kenya) – 02:04:23
• 3rd: Tamirat Tola (Ethiopia) – 02:04:59
• 4th: Leul Gebresilase (Ethiopia) – 02:05:45
• 5th: Seifu Tura (Ethiopia) – 02:06:38
• 6th: Emile Cairess (Great Britain) – 02:08:07
• 7th: Brett Robinson (Australia) – 02:10:19
• 8th: Phil Sesemann (Great Britain) – 02:10:23
• 9th: Sir Mo Farah (Great Britain) – 02:10:28
• 10th: Chris Thompson (Great Britain) – 02:11:50

When is the 2024 London Marathon and how can I apply?

• The London Marathon 2024 will take place on Sunday, April 21.
• The ballot for the London Marathon 2024 is open.
• The ballot will be open until Saturday, April 29.
• If you are successful in the ballot, it will cost £69.99 to secure your place.

Source: Athletics - thesun.co.uk