Kipchoge leads home Kenya top four to win London crown

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya celebrates after winning the Men's race during the Virgin Money London Marathon

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Eliud Kipchoge won the London Marathon for the first time yesterday, leading home a Kenyan top four ahead of defending champion Wilson Kipsang.

Kipchoge, a former world 5,000-meter champion, completed the 26.2 mile route in 2 hours, 4 minutes, 42 seconds in overcast conditions.