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Who won the 2018 London Marathon?

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Queen ready to start London MarathonImage source, Reuters
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Her Majesty The Queen started the 2018 London Marathon by pressing this button in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Elite runners begin marathonImage source, PA
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And they're off! Elite runners get a head start, as they begin the marathon on a hot and sunny day in London. This race has beaten records as the hottest London marathon ever.

Vivian CheruiyotImage source, Allsport
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Vivian Cheruiyot of Kenya won the women's elite race in two hours, 18 minutes and 31 seconds.

Eliud KipchogeImage source, Reuters
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Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge won the marathon for a third time, in the elite men's race.

Mo FarahImage source, Allsport
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Britain's Mo Farah came in third place, he finished two minutes, five seconds behind Kipchoge.

Mo Farah resting after raceImage source, AFP
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He crossed the line in two hours, six minutes and 32 seconds to set a new British record.

Kitata, Kipchoge and Farah pose for pictureImage source, AFP
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The top three men pose for a picture together.

Madison de RozarioImage source, AFP
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Madison de Rozario wins the women's elite wheelchair race.

David WeirImage source, EPA
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Britain's David Weir gives a huge roar as he wins the men's elite wheelchair race for the eighth time.