London Marathon 2020 – live updates!

Live update of the elite-only men’s and women’s racesDrop Niall an email or tweet @niallmcveigh Marathon hopes to retain spirit in parks and virtual runs 9.09am BST With five laps to go, Brigid Kosgei has left her compatriot behind and moved into the solo lead. Further back, Naomi Mitchell has passed Natasha Cockram to become the leading British runner on the road; she’s on track for a personal best. Times recorded today will also count towards qualifying for next year’s Olympics in Tokyo. 8.48am BST The women’s race has already passed the halfway point with last year’s winner, Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei joined by Ruth Chepngetich at the front.There are a group of three chasers within their sight as they make their way down the Mall, away from Buckingham Palace, while further back, several stragglers have already suffered the unusual indignity of being lapped in a marathon. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2020/oct/04/london-marathon-2020-live-updates #london_marathon #athletics #sport