Jeptoo claims London Marathon title

Priscah Jeptoo won the Virgin London Marathon in two hours 20 minutes 15 seconds
21 April 2013

Kenya's Priscah Jeptoo went one better than her London 2012 Olympics silver by winning the Virgin London Marathon.

The 28-year-old clocked two hours 20 minutes 15 seconds to win comfortably ahead of her fellow countrywoman Edna Kiplagat.

Japan's Yikiko Akaby was a surpise third, with Olympic champion Tiki Gelana paying the price for a nasty fall.

The Ethiopean collided with wheelchair racer Josh Cassidy after 15 kilometres as she cut inside to get to a drinks station and paid the price later in the race.

Jeptoo's time was the fastest in the world this year, but there was also reason to cheer for Susan Partridge - the first Briton home in ninth.

Her time of 2hrs 30mins 46secs was a huge personal best and inside the qualifying time for August's World Championships in August.

Amy Whitehead was the second Briton home in 13th in 2:34.14.

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