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    I’m in a rush,’ Sir Jim Ratcliffe says live on BBC after running Marathon as he thinks Man Utd have ‘already kicked off’

    SIR JIM RATCLIFFE declared he was in a “rush” after mistakenly thinking Manchester United had already kicked off at Wembley after he’d completed the London Marathon.The 71-year-old billionaire recently completed his purchase of a 25 per cent stake in the club and takeover of football operations.Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed the London Marathon before heading to watch Man UtdCredit: ReutersThe Utd chief told BBC he was in a ‘rush’ to get to Wembley as they interviewed him afterwardsCredit: BBCSir Jim was spotted in his seat at Wembley just after half timeCredit: BBCHe continues to make a number of changes off the pitch, while United are hoping for some joy on it this afternoon.The Red Devils face Coventry City at Wembley in the FA Cup semi final this afternoon, where the winner will face holders Man City after they beat Chelsea yesterday.However, Ratcliffe joined the thousands of other runners in the capital this morning for the London Marathon and recorded a personal best time of 4hrs 30mins 52secs.And after Ratcliffe had crossed the finish line, he joined the BBC for a quick chat before making the dash to Wembley.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLRatcliffe started his conversation with BBC presenter Gabby Logan with: “I’m in a rush… I need to get to the match.”Even though he still had 45 minutes to go until the action got underway at Wembley, he then mistakenly said: “They’ve already kicked off haven’t they, so I’ll have to be quick.”After revealing that he recorded a time of around four-and-a-half hours, he then got down to discussing a potential Manchester derby against City in the FA Cup Final.After awkwardly mishearing Logan refer to Coventry as underdogs, he thought that she was talking about the Red Devils’ chances against their neighbours.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRatcliffe said: “We are definitely the underdog. Unfortunately. Not for long though.”Asked to compare running a marathon to his progress at United, he replied: “There are some parallels, I have to say. It just sort of requires some grit.Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Man Utd’s ‘Wembley of the North’ could be 100,000-seat mega-stadium if they leave Old Trafford“Always, in the marathon, after 30k it gets quite difficult. “I don’t think we are quite at 30k in the football yet, we’ve still got some way to go.”When asked if it equated to a half marathon, he replied: “No, not even there really… probably only the first 10k.“But it’s a long journey really the football because one of the biggest problems is that you get these new guys to come into the team, really capable people, but they are all on gardening leave.“So it takes you six months, a year or 18 months – it’s a real issue in football. “They can’t work for us, the fans are impatient and I have some sympathy with that.“But it’s a journey and, whether they like it or not, they have to be a bit patient. It’s not a lightswitch, it takes a bit of time.”United confirmed the appointment of Jason Wilcox as technical director this week from Southampton.Wilcox, whose previous roles include technical director at Southampton and academy director at Manchester City, will report to the sporting director.The new sporting director has not yet been appointed but is expected to be Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth.The London MarathonSome of the other celebrities that were spotted crossing the finish line along with Ratcliffe:

    Singer Tom Grennan
    Comedian Romesh Ranganathan
    Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham
    Actress Ruth Wilson
    Actor Christopher Eccleston
    Actor Phil Dunster
    Actor Jamie Borthwick
    Actress Emma Barton 

    Wilcox’s arrival comes after Man Utd revealed ex-Man City man Omar Berrada as their new chief executive.Another thing Ratcliffe and INEOS want to do is transform Old Trafford – or build a completely new stadium and make it a “Wembley of the North”.When asked about that by Logan, He replied: “I’d love to do that. I think that would be fantastic for the north of England.“I think that whole area of southern Manchester, it’s where the industrial revolution began, and that’s why they built Old Trafford there.“The workers would finish their shift, walk to the ground – so it was where industry and manufacturing began.“It’s a really important area but it’s run down, so to regenerate that area and build a Wembley of the North would be a marvellous project and we could achieve it.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSuddenly, he intervened again to cut-short the conversation by signing off with: “Anyway, I need to get to the match.”Although he did have time before he dashed off to reveal that it would definitely not be the tube that he would be using to get to the national stadium.Sir Jim reiterated his desire to build a ‘Wembley of the North’ new stadium More

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    Is Sir Jim Ratcliffe running the London Marathon 2024?

    THE London Marathon is back THIS MONTH and around 50,000 runners are expected to take part.Among the thousands taking to the streets of England’s capital on April 21 will be a host of famous faces, including actors, comedians and TV presenters.The London Marathon is set for April 21Credit: ReutersSir Jim Ratcliffe is set to runCredit: PATed Lasso star Phil Dunster is set to run, as well as Golden Globe winning actress Ruth Wilson.Comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Sky Sports presenter Natalie Pinkham are also set to take part.But Manchester United fans will want to keep an eye out for Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club’s new partial owner.Is Sir Jim Ratcliffe running the London Marathon?The 71-year-old IS set to take part in the marathon this year.Read More on Man UtdSir Jim Ratcliffe will have to beat his PB to make it to WembleyCredit: PAHowever, the big event is on the same day as Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final clash with Coventry at Wembley.That means he would have to smash last year’s time of 4 hours 30 minutes in order to make it for kick-off.Britain’s richest man recently discussed his love of distance running while appearing on Geraint Thomas’ podcast.Asked how many marathons he has completed in his life, Ratcliffe said: “It’s somewhere approaching 40. My project certainly doesn’t have a one in it!Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I did London last year. I did four and a half. I’m doing London again this year. It’s only six weeks away.”I trained for London last year and I had a hamstring issue. I was out for five weeks and I didn’t have much time to retrain. I went to Africa, it was quite warm and I had a go. It was okay.”Exactly the same thing has happened this year. I’ve had five weeks out with a hamstring so I only started training a week ago for London. It’s not very long. I need to get going.”The Marathon starts in Greenwich, East London and then snakes around the capital before reaching the finishing line in Westminster.From there he would be looking at an hour’s journey at the very least, by car or public transport, to reach Wembley for the match. More

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    Sir Jim Ratcliffe, 71, needs a PB in London Marathon if he’s to make Man Utd’s FA Cup semi-final after kick-off switch

    SIR JIM RATCLIFFE is set for the race of his life if he is to attend Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final next month.The Red Devils booked their place in the final four by dramatically beating Liverpool 4-3 at Old Trafford last weekend.Sir Jim Ratcliffe helped to fund record-breaking distance runner Eliud KipchogeCredit: AFPMan Utd will be back at Wembley on Sunday, April 21Credit: AlamyStanding between Erik ten Hag’s side and the final will be Championship Coventry City.The FA have confirmed that the match is set to go ahead on Sunday, April 21 with a 3:30pm kick-off.FA chiefs initially pushed for the game to kick-off at 4pm, but the start time was moved earlier after it was deemed to be a “high-risk” fixture by police.The date of United’s match presents a conundrum for partial owner – as he’s already made plans.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRatcliffe, 71, is set to run the London Marathon that day.Usually getting underway at around 10:30am, the veteran billionaire would have to smash last year’s 4:30 time in order to make it to Wembley in time.The Marathon starts in Greenwich, East London.It then snakes around the capital before reaching the finishing line in Westminster.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERFrom there he’d be looking at an hour’s journey at the very least, by car or public transport, to reach Wembley for the match.Ratcliffe’s Ineos funded Eluid Kipchoge’s amazing 1:59 time at the Vienna Marathon in 2019.Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans for Manchester United’s stadium, Old Trafford, could be a new ground for the cost of an old ground refitAnd Britain’s richest man recently discussed his love of distance running while appearing on Geraint Thomas’ podcast.Asked how many marathons he’s run in his life, Ratcliffe said: “It’s somewhere approaching 40. My project certainly doesn’t have a one in it!”I did London last year. I did four and a half. I’m doing London again this year. It’s only six weeks away.”I trained for London last year and I had a hamstring issue. I was out for five weeks and I didn’t have much time to retrain. I went to Africa, it was quite warm and I had a go. It was okay.”Exactly the same thing has happened this year. I’ve had five weeks out with a hamstring so I only started training a week ago for London. It’s not very long. I need to get going.”Ratcliffe, who owns 27.7 per cent of his boyhood club, is a keen adventurer at heart.He has completed the gruelling Marathon Des Sables across the Sahara Desert.While he has also trekked BOTH the North and South poles.Ratcliffe even completed an Ironman triathlon, which consists of a 2.4 miles swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run, aged 64.While the Ineos chief aims to complete his latest physical challenge, Ten Hag will be aiming to mastermind a victory over second-tier Coventry to reach his second consecutive FA Cup final.United skipper Bruno Fernandes has an unusual reason for already having the inside track on Mark Robins’ side.The Portuguese, 29, told MUTV: “It is a tough game. I see some some of their games because my chef at home is a Sunderland fan.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I get to see some Championship games sometimes with him at home.”They have good players on the ball. They are really difficult to play against physically. We saw it against Wolves.”Bruno Fernandes already has the lowdown on Man Utd’s semi-final opponentsCredit: Getty More

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    How tragic Kelvin Kiptum went from having to borrow shoes to London Marathon record just a YEAR after first 26-mile race

    KELVIN Kiptum, running legend, made incredible progress in his record-breaking athletics career before he died tragically aged just 24.Kiptum, who began running competitively in 2018, ran his first race in borrowed running shoes when he couldn’t afford to buy his own.
    Kelvin Kiptum was a record-breaking marathon runnerCredit: Splash
    The aftermath of Kiptum’s horror crash on Sunday eveningCredit: Reuters
    Kelvin Kiptum with his coach Rwandan Gervais Hakizimana – both men died in the crashCredit: AFP
    Kiptum attends the international elite men’s press conference in London on April 20, 2023 ahead of the London marathonCredit: AFP
    But just a few years later he had set an incredible Marathon record no one else has ever been able to achieve.
    Kiptum competed in his first Marathon in Valencia, in 2022.
    He became only the third man ever to break a record of two hours and two minutes, crossing the line in two hours and one minute, 53 seconds.
    Just a year later he won the London Marathon in April after two hours, one minute and 25 seconds.
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    And that October in the Chicago Marathon he finished in a truly incredible two hours and 35 seconds – becoming the only person to ever hit it in under two hours and one minute.
    He once told BBC Sport Africa: “It has been a long journey for me through my career.
    “I have been trying so hard to pursue this dream to run a world record.
    “It has come true and I am really happy. My life has now changed.”
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    Early in his career, Kiptum didn’t have the money to travel to track sessions, and had to start training on the road.
    Most long distance runners train first during track sessions and work up to the road.
    He said in an interview: “My training place is far from a track, so I started training with road-running guys – and that’s how I got into marathon.”
    Kiptum also had to work hard to convince his family it was a career worth pursuing, before he ended up breaking international records.
    The athlete began running with a half-marathon at age 13, but it would be years before he started working with his coach in 2020 and entered the international stage.
    Horror car crash
    Tragically just days ago the athlete was involved in a horror car crash in Kenya with his coach, Garvais Hakizimana.
    Both men were killed, just days after Kiptum’s world-breaking records were ratified by World Athletics.
    And the incredible runner was in the midst of training for the Rotterdam Marathon on April 14.
    He had also been picked by Kenya to represent the country in this summer’s 2024 Olympics in Paris.
    Kenya’s former prime minister Raila Odinga confirmed Kiptum had died on X, writing: “Devastating news as we mourn the loss of a remarkable individual, Kelvin Kiptum, World Record holder and Kenyan athletics icon.
    “Together with his coach, they tragically passed on in an accident tonight.
    “My deepest condolences to his loved ones, friends, and the entire athletics fraternity.
    “Our nation grieves the profound loss of a true hero.”
    London Marathon organisers added: “We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the terrible news of the death of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana.
    “The thoughts of everyone at the TCS London Marathon are with Kelvin’s and Gervais’ family and friends.”
    World Athletics president Seb Coe said: “On behalf of all World Athletics we send our deepest condolences to their families, friends, teammates and the Kenyan nation.
    “It was only earlier this week in Chicago, the place where Kelvin set his extraordinary marathon World Record, that I was able to officially ratify his historic time.
    “An incredible athlete leaving an incredible legacy, we will miss him dearly.”
    Another passenger, a woman named as Sharon Kosgey, reportedly survived the crash and is in hospital with serious injuries.
    Local police said the accident happened on Sunday evening after Kiptum lost control of the car and veered off the road before landing in a ditch.
    Both men died instantly.
    Humble beginnings
    Kiptum’s coach Hakizimana also told the BBC about his amazing rise to success.
    He said: “I knew him when he was a little boy, herding livestock barefooted.
    “It was in 2009, I was training near his father’s farm, he’d come kicking at my heels and I would chase him away.
    “Now, I am grateful to him for his achievement.”
    Kiptum apparently needed lots of gentle coaching to come around to the idea of running a marathon – as he once feared it would be too difficult.
    His coach said: “He had some fear and preferred the shorter half-marathon until 2022 when he finally agreed to a marathon.”
    The Kenyan track star also had to convince his family about the career path he was considering – they wanted him to go to university.
    Kiptum opened up about his relationship with his dad in an interview and said: “He wanted me to study to pursue my diploma to be an electrician but I was saying that I needed to be an athlete – I had that passion.
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    “That period was very hard for me because I trained for four years, yet there were no successes and they were disappointed in me. But I kept on pushing.”
    But over the years his father warmed to the idea and ended up helping his son to keep up with training.
    Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum celebrates winning the 2023 Chicago MarathonCredit: AFP
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    Kelvin Kiptum dead: World record holder & London Marathon winner dies aged just 24 alongside his coach as world mourns

    LONDON Marathon winner and world record holder Kelvin Kiptum has died aged just 24.The Kenyan long distance runner was killed alongside his coach Garvais Hakizimana in a car crash.
    Kelvin Kiptum crosses the finish line to win the Elite Men’s Marathon during the 2023 TCS London Marathon in April 2023Credit: Getty
    Kiptum with his coach Hakizimana, who also died in the smashCredit: AFP
    The Kenyan was selected to represent his country ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in ParisCredit: X/@RailaOdinga
    The Kenyan international poses alongside Sifan Hassan, winner of the Elite Women’s race, with the Chris Brasher Memorial Trophy last yearCredit: PA
    Kiptum won the London Marathon in April last year and broke the course record, crossing the line in two hours one minute and 25 seconds.
    Just months later he smashed the world marathon record in Chicago, completing the 26 mile race in just two hours and 35 seconds.
    International track federation World Athletics had only ratified his records last week.
    Kenya’s former prime minister Raila Odinga confirmed Kiptum had died on X, writing: “Devastating news as we mourn the loss of a remarkable individual, Kelvin Kiptum, World Record holder and Kenyan athletics icon.
    “Together with his coach, they tragically passed on in an accident tonight.”
    “My deepest condolences to his loved ones, friends, and the entire athletics fraternity.
    How Kelvin Kiptum went from borrowing shoes to winning London MarathonKelvin Kiptum was renowned for being the only person in history to run the marathon in under two hours and one minute.
    But the Kenyan, 24, had to rise from the depths of poverty prior to his remarkable success.
    When he lined up for his first major local competition in 2018, Kiptum did so wearing borrowed running shoes because he could not afford a pair of his own.
    Kiptum began his career on the road, breaking away from the past tradition of athletes starting on the track before switching to longer distances.
    But that wasn’t out of choice.
    Kiptum claims he made the decision purely because of a lack of resources.
    “I had no money to travel to track sessions,” he explained to BBC Sport Africa.
    “My training place is far from a track, so I started training with road-running guys – and that’s how I got into marathon.”

    “Our nation grieves the profound loss of a true hero.”
    The crash happened on a road in Western Kenya – a high-altitude area commonly used as a training base for long-distance athletes.
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    Kiptum described his astonishing rise to success in an interview with the BBC last year.
    He ran his first major local competition in borrowed shoes, as he couldn’t afford a pair himself.
    Kiptum said: “It has been a long journey for me through my career.
    “I have been trying so hard to pursue this dream to run a world record.
    “It has come true and I am really happy. My life has now changed.”
    His coach Hakizimana – who also died in the smash – told of how he knew Kiptum from a young boy in the same interview.
    He said: “I knew him when he was a little boy, herding livestock barefooted.
    “It was in 2009, I was training near his father’s farm, he’d come kicking at my heels and I would chase him away.
    “Now, I am grateful to him for his achievement.”
    London Marathon organisers said: “We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the terrible news of the death of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana.
    “The thoughts of everyone at the TCS London Marathon are with Kelvin’s and Gervais’ family and friends.”
    World Athletics president Seb Coe said: “On behalf of all World Athletics we send our deepest condolences to their families, friends, teammates and the Kenyan nation.
    “It was only earlier this week in Chicago, the place where Kelvin set his extraordinary marathon World Record, that I was able to officially ratify his historic time.
    “An incredible athlete leaving an incredible legacy, we will miss him dearly.”
    Local reports state that a second passenger, a lady identified as Sharon Kosgey, was in the car at the time of the crash.
    She survived the impact but with serious injuries, and was rushed to Racecourse Hospital for medical attention.
    The bodies of Kiptum and Hakiziman were taken to the hospital’s mortuary.
    Elgeyo Marakwet Police Commander Petr Mulinge confirmed the accident took place at approximately 11pm (8pm GMT) on Sunday.
    According to Mulinge, Kiptum had lost control of the vehicle, veering off the road and landing in a ditch about 60 metres away before colliding with a tree.
    He added that Kiptum and Hakizimana “died on the spot”.
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    Kiptum was currently training to run just under two hours at the Rotterdam Marathon on April 14.
    He had also been selected by Kenya for this summer’s 2024 Olympics in Paris.
    Why it took Kiptum 23 YEARS to agree to run a marathonKiptum may have been a world record holder and champion but it took a lot of convincing to get him to run in the first place.
    According to his coach Garvais Hakizimana – who died alongside him this week – Kiptum needed time to warm up to the idea of running a marathon.
    The Kenyan initially feared that it might be too tough.
    “He had some fear and preferred the shorter half-marathon until 2022 when he finally agreed to a marathon,” Hakizimana told BBC Sport Africa.
    Fast forward a few years and Kiptum would have 42km triumphs in Valencia, London and Chicago.
    But there were also other complications getting in the way of Kiptum fulfilling his potential.
    Kiptum had to convince his family that he could make it in athletics.
    His father had been adamant that he should go to college instead.
    “He wanted me to study to pursue my diploma to be an electrician but I was saying that I needed to be an athlete – I had that passion,” Kiptum recalled.
    “That period was very hard for me because I trained for four years, yet there were no successes and they were disappointed in me. But I kept on pushing.”
    Eventually his father came around, even occasionally helping him get to early morning training on time.

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    People are only just realising why a marathon is 26.2 miles

    PEOPLE are only just realising why a marathon is 26.2 miles. With 40,000 runners entering the London Marathon every year, many are unaware as to why they have to complete the gruelling number of miles.
    Many are unaware why the marathon is the length it isCredit: Rex
    The idea for a marathon first came about in 490 BC when a Greek messenger ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver news – which was just 25 miles.
    However, in 1908 when the Olympic games were held in London, things changed.
    It’s since been suggested Queen Alexandra, the wife of then reigning monarch Edward VII, wanted the marathon to start in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
    This was so kids in the Royal Family could watch from their nursery windows.
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    With the finish line being in front of the Royal Box at the Olympic Stadium, it meant the distance would have been 26.2 miles.
    The insight into the marathon’s history comes less than a week after the big day.

    And the ballot for 2024 is now open with potential participants only having until tomorrow to enter.
    You can enter the ballot to run in the London Marathon 2024 on the TCS London Marathon website.
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    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.
    Mo Farah crosses the finish line in the Elite Men’s race at the 2023 London Marathon
    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.
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    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.
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    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. More

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    Who won London Marathon 2023? Full results and times of men’s and women’s races

    THE most talked about race on the British athletics calendar has concluded as tens of thousands take part in the capital.All of the professional runners are eyeing up the huge prize pot as well as the right to say they have won the prestigious race.
    Sifan Hassan wins the women’s elite London Marathon
    Mo Farah took part in this year’s London Marathon as he expects 2023 to be his final year of competitive racing.
    Here are all the results from the 2023 London Marathon:
    London Marathon 2023 results
    Men’s elite race results and times:

    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

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    Women’s elite race results and times:

    1st: Sifan Hassan (Netherlands) – 2hrs 18min 33sec
    2nd: Alemu Megertu (Ethiopia) – 02:18:37
    3rd: Peres Jepchirchir (Kenya) – 02:18:36
    4th: Sheila Chepkirui (Kenya) – 02:18:51
    5th: Yalemzerf Yehualaw (Ethiopia) – 02:18:53
    6th: Judith Jeptum Korir (Kenya) – 02:20:41
    7th: Almaz Ayana (Ethiopia) – 02:20:44
    8th: Tadu Teshome (Ethiopia) – 02:21:31
    9th: Sofia Yaremchuk (Italy) – 02:24:02
    10th: Susanna Sullivan (USA) – 02:24:27

    Men’s wheelchair race results and times:

    1st: Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1hrs 23min 44sec
    2nd: Jetze Plat (Netherlands) – 01:28:44
    3rd: Tomoki Suzuki (Japan) – 01:30:00
    4th: Daniel Romanchuk (USA) – 01:30:18
    5th: David Weir (Great Britan) – 01:32:45
    6th: Sho Watanabe (Japan) – 01:35:03
    7th: Jake Lappin (Australia) – 01:35:15
    8th: Michael McCabe (Great Britain) – 01:35:15
    9th: Evan Correll (USA) – 01:35:15
    10th: Ernst Van Dyk (South Africa) – 01:35:18

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    Women’s wheelchair race results and times:

    1st: Madison de Rozario (Australia) – 1hrs 38min 51sec
    2nd: Manuela Schar (Switerland) – 01:38:52
    3rd: Catherine Debrunner (Switzerland) – 01:38:54
    4th: Susannah Scaroni (USA) – 01:38:57
    5th: Wakako Tsuchida (Japan) – 01:47:40
    6th: Aline Rocha (Brazil) – 01:47:41
    7th: Eden Rainbow Cooper (Great Britain) – 01:47:43
    8th: Jenna Fesemyer (USA) – 01:47:43
    9th: Tsubasa Kina (Japan) – 01:47:48
    10th: Merle Menje (Germany) – 01:51:31

    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. More