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A highly anticipated women’s race was billed as another battle between Hassan and Assefa – the gold and silver medallists in Paris last summer.<\/p>\n
The pair were among the lead group early on but by the 20km (12.5-mile) mark, Hassan was five seconds back with Assefa and Jepkosgei maintaining a relentless pace.<\/p>\n
It looked set for a close finish but Assefa, the former outright world record holder, kicked for the line and from being neck-and-neck with Jepkosgei at 35km (just under 22 miles), she was 56 seconds ahead at 40km and held treble that advantage by the line.<\/p>\n
“I won second here last year so to win this year is very special. I am really, very happy,” Assefa told BBC One.<\/p>\n
“Last year I did have some problems with the cold and my hamstring tightened up towards the end. This year the weather suited me better.<\/p>\n
“I am really pleased with how the race went.”<\/p>\n
The field for the men’s elite race was touted as the best ever in London and the lead group was still comprised of nine athletes after 30km (18.64 miles).<\/p>\n
Sawe made his move just after the 31km (19.26 miles) mark and although the competition included Kiplimo, Mutiso, four-time winner Eliud Kipchoge and Olympic champion Tamirat Tola, none could match him.<\/p>\n
The Kenyan stretched his lead and eventually crossed the line a minute and 10 seconds ahead of his nearest challengers.<\/p>\n
“I am so happy. This is my fastest time for the London Marathon,” he told BBC One.<\/p>\n
“I was well prepared for this race and that is why it is an honour for me to have won.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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