Summary

  • Kenya's Amos Kipruto wins men's title in 2:04:38

  • Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw wins women’s race in 2:17:25

  • Swiss racers Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner win men's and women's wheelchair titles in new course records

  • More than 40,000 runners took on iconic 26.2-mile course

  • Mo Farah did not race after sustaining hip injury and Charlotte Purdue pulled out of women’s race because of illness

Live Reporting

Harry Poole and Jess Anderson

  1. 'It was very special'

    BBC One

    Women's wheelchair marathon winner Catherine Debrunner speaking on BBC One: "It's been a crazy year for me, I did Berlin for the first time it was such a great adventure and experience. I knew London would be different route, a difficult one with lots of turns.

    "It was very special - just before the start two of the best marathon racers couldn't start, I spoke with Susannah Scaroni before and we planned to work together. Near the beginning going downhill I saw that she was far behind so I thought I'm going to have to do it myself! "

    It was the toughest race I've ever done. I worked really hard in the summer and saw a big progression but I never expected to win the marathons. It's quite cheeky but unbelievable."

  2. 'One of the toughest marathons'

    BBC One

    Men's wheelchair marathon winner Marcel Hug speaking on BBC One: "To be honest it was tough, it was one of the toughest marathons for a long time.

    "I tried everything to break away from Daniel Romanchuk but no chance, he was too strong. In the end I'm very happy that I could make the sprint finish first.

    "I tried not to let him lead, tried to make him tired and keep up the pace."

  3. Eliud Kipchoge is currently chatting to Gabby Logan on BBC One. It would've been great to see him competing today, but I suppose he's allowed a rest after what he achieved in Berlin.

    The winners of the men's and women's wheelchair races have also been speaking. Let's hear what they made of it all.

  4. Get Involved - your messages of support

    #bbcmarathon or text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply)

    Good luck to my grandson Harvey, running for Multiple Sclerosis...love you xxx

    Good luck to Jen Temple running her first marathon for Turner Syndrome Supprt Society from all her work colleagues at Callywith College in Bodmin Cornwall. We're all with you xx

    Go Abi Cullis!!! An A&E nurse running for Ovarian Action in memory of our mum Bronwen Symonds who died 3 weeks following diagnosis of ovarian cancer this year.

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  6. 28 world record attempts

    There are 28 official Guinness World Record attempts being made this year.

    It's quite the list, and hopefully the TV cameras are able to catch them at some point. They include:

    • Fastest marathon dressed as a bottle (male)
    • Fastest marathon dressed as a stationery item (female)
    • Fastest marathon dressed in pyjamas (male)  
    • Fastest four-legged marathon (female)  
    • Fastest marathon dressed as a mythical creature (male & female)
    • Fastest marathon dressed as a three-dimensional shoe (male)  
    • Fastest marathon on crutches  

  7. More than 40,000 runners are taking on the iconic 26.2 miles of the London Marathon today, with others completing the distance virtually.

    The oldest of them is 89-year-old Koichi Kitabatake from Japan.

    Meanwhile, the youngest is Alex Horsley from Bournemouth, who is actually celebrating his 18th birthday today.

    Happy birthday, Alex. What a way to spend it!

  8. Here's a reminder of today's winners:

    • Men's wheelchair: Marcel Hug
    • Women's wheelchair: Catherine Debrunner
    • Women: Yalemzerf Yehualaw
    • Men: Amos Kipruto

    Now, on to the 40,000+ other stars of the London Marathon...

  9. Get Involved - your messages of support

    #bbcmarathon or text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply)

    Vikki from Crossways Dorset running for Cancer Research uk how amazing you are as a cancer suffferer and losing my Mum to it I thank you from the bottom of my heart

    Good Luck to Everyone who is taking part in today's London Marathon, you are an Inspiration to us all and have inspired me to enter the ballot for next year. We'll done for raising money for all the worthwhile charities, take in the moment and memories from today

  10. Watch: Yehualaw wins women's race

    Here's the moment Yalemzerf Yehualaw took victory in the women's race earlier today, ahead of 2021 winner Joyciline Jepkosgei.

    London Marathon 2022: Yalemzerf Yehualaw wins women's race

  11. Weynay Ghebresilasie is the first over the line for Britain in the men's race.

    He crosses the line ninth in a new personal best time of 2:11:57, followed closely by compatriot Philip Sesemann.

    In the women's race, Rose Harvey finished 10th in 2:27:59.

    Rose HarveyGetty Images

  12. Ethiopian Leul Gebresilase takes second place, followed by Bashir Abdi.

    Keninisa Bekele digs deep to finish in fifth.

  13. Elite men's winner - Amos Kipruto
    Breaking

    Amos Kipruto picked his moment and executed his final move to perfection.

    The Kenyan, who ran a personal best in Tokyo earlier this year, can really enjoy his final metres down the mall and raises his arms aloft as he crosses the line in under two hours, four minutes and 39 seconds.

    Amos Kipruto crosses London Marathon finish lineReuters

  14. Get Involved - your messages of support

    #bbcmarathon or text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply)

    Please mention the Her Spirit team who are raising money for Cancer Now Charity. Since Thursday they have swum 5k across lake Windermere and cycled from Windermere to London arriving at midnight last night. Now they are running the marathon. They have raised over £60,000.

    Glenn Aston, running for the MS charity in support of his niece Lauren who was diagnosed a few years ago. First marathon at 62 years old. His grandchildren, Toby in Bridgnorth, Shropshire and Alfie and Issy in Brisbane, Australia are so very proud of him!

    Alex Chipperfield Orthopaedic Surgeon - have a great race. Gave me a new hip on Friday. Guess after the race you might need a new one yourself!! Very grateful patient - thanks a lot

  15. Kipruto on course for victory

    The gap continues to grow and Amos Kipruto is on course for victory in London.

    He's looking strong and relaxed as he approaches two hours of running, with nobody close behind him.

  16. Kipruto makes his move

    Here goes Amos Kipruto!

    Can anyone stay with him or is this the winning move?

    The Kenyan opens up a bit of a gap with a powerful surge, leaving the lead pack spread out behind him.

  17. Get Involved - your messages of support

    #bbcmarathon or text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply)

    Please give a shout out to Tracey Quinn. Running today for Zoe's Journey UK raising money for the Canine Cancer unit at the University of Edinburgh. Over 250k raised so far and kicking canine cancers butt

    Sending Dan Edmunds from Poole huge love and best wishes in his London Marathon. Running to raise funds for the Openwork Foundation. From his Ma following him on the Marathon Tracker. Go Dan Go!! We're all with you in spirit

    A big shout out to my son Archie Rowell, running in support of CALM, and dedicating today in loving memory of our dear friend Sam, you're our absolute hero! Go Arch, we love you, Mum xx

  18. 'Farah would have loved the atmosphere'

    Paula Radcliffe
    Women's marathon world record holder on BBC TV

    You can see the runners there that are tired but are passing the elite runners now and using some of their energy to cheer them on.

    A little thought here for Mo Farah because had he been able to be in the race today he would've loved to savour the atmosphere of the London Marathon so hopefully he will be back in April.

  19. Five at front of men's race

    Five kilometres to go for the leading men.

    Five remain at the front.

    Kenya's Amos Kipruto drifts a couple of metres off the front as he pushes on, but he can't shake off anyone else just yet.

    This could be some finish!

  20. Get Involved - your messages of support

    #bbcmarathon or text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply)

    I had a lady called angela stayed at my air b snd b last night. She ran in the first marathon in 82 aged 29. She has just turned 70 and is running today. Is she the only lady who has run in her 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s and 70s.

    My beautiful niece Ellie is running for Blood cancer UK, her Mom is living with blood cancer and my husband, her uncle, died of leukemia a few months ago. She has tirelessly raised funds for the last few years while holding down a demanding job and raising a family xxxx

    My friend mandy jackson didnt start running until she was 60! Running today for world cancer research in memory of her friend colin campbell. Go mandy.