London Marathon-2016

2016 London Marathon

Question: Who has won the men’s title of the recently held London Marathon-2016?
(a) Stanley Biwott
(b) Manish Singh
(c) Khushbir Kaur
(d) Eliud Kipchoge
Ans (d)
Related facts:

  • The 2016 London Marathon took place on 24 April 2016.
  • It was the 36th running of the annual mass-participation marathon race and the third World Marathon Major of the year.
  • The men’s race was won by Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya.
  • Kipchoge completed the marathon in 2 hours 3 minutes 5 seconds.
  • It may be recalled that Kipchoge had won the race in 2015 by completing the race in 2 hours 4 minutes 42 seconds.
  • The women’s race was won by Kenyan Jemima Sumgong of Kenya.
  • She completed the race in 2 hours 22 minutes 58 seconds.
  • The 2015 London Marathon was won by Tigist Tufa, an Ethiopian marathon runner in a time of 2 hours 23 minutes 3 seconds, making her the first female Ethiopian to win the race in 14 years.

Reference:
https://www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/en-gb/news-media/latest-news/item/kipchoge-shines-as-london-celebrates-its-millionth-finisher/
http://results-2016.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/2016/?pid=leaderboard
http://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/36123242