London Marathon 2024 LIVE - Results, winners, tracker, pictures and updates

Oldest and youngest finishers meet

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The special moment our oldest and youngest female participants meet on the Finish Line. #LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/O9ScRhKdWr

— TCS London Marathon (@LondonMarathon) April 21, 2024

Emotional scenes at the finish line

Comedians Ivo Graham and Rosie Jones have completed the marathon, with Jones, who has cerebal palsy riding in a buggy. Congratulations to them both!

What a team!

Comedians @IvoGraham and @josierones finished the TCS London Marathon in an incredible time of 3:36:22 raising money for @upmovement_cp and @mssocietyuk.#LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/r5PszUZEZZ

— TCS London Marathon (@LondonMarathon) April 21, 2024

Shark attack!

That’s a shark!
Congratulations to Georgina Box for the fastest marathon in a full-body inflatable costume (female) #LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/TxmhFCvogu

— Guinness World Records (@GWR) April 21, 2024

Doctor Who finishes!

Former Doctor Who Christopher Ecclestone has completed this year's marathon.

The actor was running in aid of The Big Issue and paid tribute to those who had donated to his cause.

He said: "I want to thank you all personally. Some people put in incredible amounts of money and others put in just what they could. Everything is equal. It's really emotional and it's what gets runners round is the sponsorship. So thank you very much."

Still more to finish

More than 30,00 have finished the marathon so far, but we're still expecting roughly 20,000 to cross the finish line.

Flying across the line

Huge congratulations to James Applegarth
He ran the fastest marathon in a pilot uniform (male) #LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/gQm46OU3rn

— Guinness World Records (@GWR) April 21, 2024

Ratcliffe completes the marathon

Sir Jim Ratcliffe finished the TCS London Marathon in 4:30:52 and then raced to Wembley to catch the second half of Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City.

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The INEOS chief, 71, ran two minutes faster than last year across the 26.2 miles despite complaining of a hamstring niggle.

And having completed the course for an eighth occasion, clocking the 62nd fastest time for those aged older than 70, he swiftly changed kit before making his way to Wembley.

"About four and a half hours, something like that," Ratcliffe told the BBC. "At my age that is not bad. I need to be quick, I need to be there at half-time."

Congratulations are in order

Congratulations to Jani Barré for an amazing record!
Jani completed the fastest marathon in a non-racing wheelchair (female) #LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/ykOQkpSqak

— Guinness World Records (@GWR) April 21, 2024

Cairess delight at Olympics spot

Emile Cairess has celebrated his success at qualifying for this summer's Olympics Games in Paris.

The 26-year-old ran the London Marathon in a time of 2:06:46 to finish third. That time was enough for the Brit to qualify for the Games and he was understandably delighted.

He said: "We did good. Third and fourth. We're going to the Olympics! It feels nice, yeah it feels nice."

One of the stranger record breakers...

What a great race!
Joanne Bridle completed the fastest marathon dressed as a clown (female) #LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/SNb7IhxlgF

— Guinness World Records (@GWR) April 21, 2024

Matt Hancock has his Marathon medal

I've not got many kind words to really say about Matt Hancock.

But he's run the London Marathon today - and finished - with the former health secretary taking part in the race to raise money for the Accessible Learning Foundation, a charity that helps people with dyslexia and neurodiversity.

Hancock says he himself has been diagnosed as dyslexic.

He's announced he's finished in under four hours, declaring himself "thrilled". History suggests we should await the official finishing times before saying that as gospel.

I'll leave it there.

Matt Hancock after finishing the TCS London Marathon.

Marcel Hug - winner of the men's wheelchair race

"It was a really amazng race but it was also really tough. The conditions were tough, there was a lot of wind. I tried many times to break away and it finally happened.

"So many great memories here, some tight finishes. I was lucky today I could go away a little bit earlier. The crowd is always amazing. For us, it's really amazing. It's great. It's a great sign for equality and inclusion.

"Now I will go back on the track and focus on preperation for the Paralympics."

Will Sir Jim make it to Wembley?

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has finished his marathon.

He's clocked up 4:30:52. Fair play.

Now he's got to get to Wembley in double quick time for Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City.

Will he make it in time? You best believe that helicopter is primed and ready!

(PA)

More from Harry Judd

The man from McFly finished his marathon in three hours and 20 minutes.

He told the BBC: "I've been concerned I was in a state but I looked down at my splits and I'd gone faster.

"I started a bit later than I should have. I can tell you my legs are really struggling.

"I cannot recommend it enough, it is the most amazing experience ever."

(PA)

Now to recover

So you've ran the 26+ miles.

You're knackered after running along the Mall and crossing the finish line.

If you aren't lying on the ground covered in foil, then have you even done it right?

I assume that while lying on the ground you think about tonight's meal.

(AFP via Getty Images)

Sign language

People take all manner of signs to the London Marathon to spur people on.

Some take signs purely for their own amusement.

I'm going to assume this is the latter.

(Getty Images)

Here's Harry!

Former McFly member Harry Judd has finished his marathon.

Here's a snap of him posing with his medal.

Congrats to him.

Harry Judd after finishing the the TCS London Marathon (PA)

David Weir on his display

On his 25th consecutive London Marathon:

"I didn't even know that until today. It was a tough race today, I wanted to compete with Daniel and Marcel.

"I did well in Boston last week, I got a PB and got a new chair which is similar to Marcel's. I'm 45 in a couple of months and I'm really with my performance today to get third."

On his new chair:

"It's a full carbon chair made by Selba. It makes a massive difference. It goes over bumps well, it's aerodynamic. I changed things up in the summer. The technology has kept me interested. I've not had a new chair in 12 years.

"I've enjoyed being in the garage and doing the rollers for hours on end. I changed my diet."

Third placed David Weir of Great Britain celebrates on the podium after the Men's wheelchair race during the 2024 TCS London Marathon (Getty Images)

Emile Cairess' touching dedication

Emile Cairess dedicated his stunning run at the London Marathon to his cousin, who was left in a coma after a car crash earlier this year.

Cairess finished third in the second fastest time by a British man in two hours, six minutes and 46 seconds.

His 22-year-old cousin, Oliver Burton, is still in hospital but out of intensive care.

“He’s my little cousin, like a little brother to me, and a couple of months ago he was in a bad accident,” said Cairess, 26.

“He was in a coma for about a month and just came out of ICU a few days ago,

“It was so stressful, it was touch and go at some points but he’s made a fantastic recovery in the last couple of weeks.

“This morning I was really emotional. Hopefully I’ve made him proud today.”

Third placed Emile Cairess of Great Britain celebrates on the podium (Getty Images)

Ratcliffe update

Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains on course for 4:28 approaching 20 miles. Kick off is approaching at Wembley. How much of the FA Cup semi-final will he miss?

The champs are here!

Here are today's champions.

(When you put it like that, it sounds very Game of Thrones!)

Winners of the men's and women's races, Kenya's Alexander Mutiso Munyao (L) and Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir (R) pose with their awards (AFP via Getty Images)

Celeb watch

Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is tracking on course for 4:25 through the 25k mark. Former health minister Matt Hancock is on for a 3:53 finish. And comedian Romesh Ranganathan is tracking for 6:26.

Men's elite race winner Alexander Munyao speaks

"I'm happy for winning the race today which is my fastest ever marathon. At 40km I got some pressure from Bekele but I had a lot of confidence because I trained for this race.

"After 40km I thought I had enough energy to win. That's why I kicked and I knew I would win.

"I hope to be considered in the Kenyan Olympic team because I think I am capable. Winning today has given me confidence to do better in future races."

Meet London Marathon legend Dave Lock

Dave Lock has been running in the race in fancy dress for 25 years now.

Again this year he's running for the Samaritans.

"I called Samaritans and they saved my life literally," he said. "My way to save my life is to keep running in the telephone literally.

"Steven, my brother, took his own life last year. He always used to come and watch around mile 24. I'm carrying a tiny horse that he gave to Isabella. It's going to be very emotional at mile 24. We want to make sure everyone has someone to call. It's all about hope."

Dave Lock as he runs the London Marathon 2024

London Marathon 2024 men's and women's winners as world record tumbles

Alexander Munyao took victory in the 2024 London Marathon, leaving track great Kenenisa Bekele trailing in his wake.

Ethiopian Bekele was looking to win London for the first time, some 20 years after he won Olympic 10,000m gold. But with three miles remaining, 27 year-old Munyao broke clear of his rival and stormed home in just two hours and four minutes.

"What a performance from Alexander Munyao and what a return to form from the great champion Kenenisa Bekele," declared BBC athletics commentator Steve Cram.

Full story on all the action

Alexander Mutiso Munyao crosses the line to win the men's elite race (PA)

Race report

Emile Cairess has dedicated his third-place finish to his cousin who has recently come out of ICU following a car crash earlier this year.

Third placed Emile Cairess of Great Britain, first placed Alexander Mutiso Munyao of Kenya, second placed Kenyaenisa Bekele at the London Marathon finish line.

Cairess third, Mahamed fourth

The Bradford man crosses the line in 2:06:45 for an exceptional third place and Mahamed is about 30 seconds behind him.

Alexander Mutiso Munyao wins men's race

Munyao almost takes a wrong turn by Buckingham Palace but clocks it just in time as he dashes down the Mall ahead of Bekele in second.

But there's a good story developing behind where Cairess is now up to third and Mahamed is in fourth - and they look set to become the second and third fastest Brits of all time.

Crossing the line!

Olympic champ, now world record marathon holder.

Peres Jepchirchir kicked for home as she turned down The Mall and won in two hours, 16 minutes and 16 seconds, leaving Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa and Joyciline Jepkosgel trailing.

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir crosses the line to win the women's race in a world record time (AFP via Getty Images)

Top men enter final mile

Alexander Mutiso Munyao has pulled clear of Bekele on the Embankment and now looks set to win the 44th London Marathon. Tamirat Tola is third and the leading Brits, Cairess and Mahamed, are reeling in some of the East African big hitters.