Half marathon world record holder Jacob Kiplimo made an impressive transition to the full marathon distance, finishing second in the 2025 London Marathon on Sunday.
Kiplimo, representing Uganda, clocked 2:03:37 on his debut over 26.2 miles, securing the runner-up position behind Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe, who won the men’s race in 2:02:27.
Kenya’s Alexander Mutiso Munyao, the 2024 London Marathon winner, completed the podium in third with a time of 2:04:20.
The 45th edition of the London Marathon saw more than 56,000 runners take to the streets, with Kiplimo’s performance among the day’s standout moments.
Battling a strong elite field, Kiplimo stayed with the lead group for much of the race before Sawe pulled away in the final stages.
Mahamed Mahamed was the top British finisher, placing ninth overall in 2:08:52, while Olympic gold medallist Alex Yee finished 12th in 2:11:08.
In the women’s race, Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa won in 2:15:50, setting a new world record for a women’s-only marathon.
The London Marathon also aimed to break the world record for the most finishers at a single marathon event, with electric crowds lining the course to support runners of all levels.
London Marathon 2025 Men’s Top 3 Results:
1. Sabastian Sawe (KEN) – 2:02:27
2. Jacob Kiplimo (UGA) – 2:03:37
3. Alexander Mutiso Munyao (KEN) – 2:04:20
