Kenya’s Priscah Jeptoo went one better than her London 2012 Olympics silver by winning the Virgin London Marathon today.

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.

Ethiopia’s Tiki Gelana took gold in the Olympic marathon by claiming a surprise victory in London today.

Ireland’s Olympic selectors have been given a marathon headache, as a fourth athlete has made the qualifying mark for the women’s marathon at London 2012.

NINETEEN-YEAR-OLD Ethiopian runner Feyisa Lilesa finished within five seconds of the course record when winning the Lifestyle Sports adidas Dublin Marathon on his debut over the distance.