Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir has set a world record for a women-only marathon.

The Olympic champion stormed to victory in a world-record time of two hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds in the London Marathon yesterday.

The 30-year-old athlete finished ahead of World record holder Tigst Assefa, and Joyciline Jepkosgei in third.

Another Kenyan won the men’s race in London. Kenyan Alexander Mutiso Munyao completed the men’s 42 km race in 2 hours, 4 minutes, 1 second. Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele finishing second and Britain’s Emile Cairess third.