Peres Jepchirchir smashes women’s-only world record to win London Marathon

RECORD SMASHED: Peres Jepchirchir crossed the line to win the women’s elite race. Pic: John Walton/PA

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir smashed the women’s-only world record to win a thrilling London Marathon.

The Kenyan kicked for home as she turned down The Mall and won in two hours, 16 minutes and 16 seconds.