London Marathon: Eliud Kipchoge wins race, shows Mo Farah dust

World record holder Eliud Kipchoge has won the 2019 London Marathon to become the first man win the race four times.

Kipchoge emerged victorious after clocking an impressive clocking 2:02:37, with the feat seeing him set a new course record and second fastest ever marathon time in history

He whittled down the leading pack along the Embankment, turning up the pace on Mule Wasihun and Mosinet Geremew to win the race.

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Ethiopia's Gerimew eventually settled for silver, with his compatriot Mule Wasihun finishing third.

British marathoner, Mo Farah who was touted as Kipchoge's closest challenger ahead of the race finished fifth, behind Tola Shure Kitata who emerged third.

Farah was plotting to win the marathon for the first time, but he could not keep up with the incredible Kipchoge who romped to a record fourth victory.

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Meanwhile, TUKO.co.ke previously reported that Brigid Kosgei has beaten compatriot Vivian Cheruiyot to emerge winner of this year's edition of the London Marathon.

Kosgei's victory saw Kenya maintain her glory in international marathons as she set a new personal best, adding the London crown to her Chicago win in 2018.

The 25-year old clocked 2:18:19 to depose Cheruiyot who was the competition's reigning champion.

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