Kenya's flag flying high at the 2021 London Marathon

Miriam Mwende 14:37 - 03 October 2021

Joyciline Jepkosgei wins women's event at the 2021 London Marathon

Highlights from the 2021 London Marathon

Congratulatory messages are flowing in for Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei after she brought home a gold medal from the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon held on Sunday.

Jepkosgei won her first title at the London event breaking a two-year dominance by her compatriot Brigid Kosgei, who also participated at the women's event.

Joyciline made a time of two hours 17 minutes and 43 seconds (2:17:43) with Brigid coming in at fourth place.

Congratulations Joyciline Jepkosgei on the fantastic run to win the #LondonMarathon. We are proud of you for flying our flag high. 🇰🇪

Well in!

Keep running and keep inspiring our upcoming athletes. Hongera! pic.twitter.com/riw7seoIXw
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) October 3, 2021

Great performance by Joyciline Jepkosgei for winning the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon. Congratulations Vincent Kipchumba for coming 2nd in the men’s race. We celebrate your victory and associate with your incredible drive. pic.twitter.com/XFkFopaAbi
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) October 3, 2021

On hand to congratulate Joyciline Jepkosgei after she won the 41st #LondonMarathon after a scintillating run, and Vincent Kipchumba who came second in the men's race. Was joined by Labour PS @PSPeterTum. Pongezi. pic.twitter.com/9zIq7BMcny
— Amb. Manoah Esipisu EBS (@MEsipisu) October 3, 2021

Silver medal for Men's Marathon

Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia won the men's event with a time of two hours, four minutes and one second (2:04.01).

He beat Kenya's Vincent Kipchumba who came in second place just 27 seconds after the Ethiopian.