Kenya: Vivian Cheruiyot Wins London Marathon

Queen of the track, Kenya’s Vivian Cheruiyot claimed her maiden major marathon when she won this year’s London Marathon in 2 hours, 18 minutes and 31 seconds on Sunday.

Cheruiyot, who finished fourth last year in 2:23:50, over took defending champion Mary Keitany just after the 35km mark before cruising to her second ever marathon victory in personal best.

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