Dennis Kimetto has broken the marathon world record in Berlin after completing the race in a time of two hours, two minutes and 57 seconds.

Wilson Kipsang of Kenya set a new world record as he powered to victory in today’s Berlin Marathon.

Wilson Kipsang snatched victory from fellow Kenyan Micah Kogo in the UK's Great North Run thanks to a dramatic sprint finish that went right to the line.

Uganda’s Stephen Kiprotich stunned the Kenyan challenge to clinch a surprise Olympic gold medal in the marathon event today.

Wilson Kipsang of Kenya later won the Virgin London Marathon at his first attempt.