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Kenya runners, Kipsang, Lel, Keitany sweep London Marathon
It was an all-Kenyan podium in the women’s race, with Keitany defending her title in 2:18:37 for an African record.
Keitany said it was a “very tough” victory to become the third fastest female marathon runner of all time and that she already has her sights on success here at the Olympics on August 5.
“Everyone was just looking for the Olympic time in order to be selected,” she said. “It’s great for me to win the race for the second time. I hope they will select me now for the Olympics.
“I want to go and try to get a medal at the Olympics. On Friday I went to look at the route.”
Keitany pulled away from world champion Edna Kiplagat with around 3 miles (4.8 km) to go before winning by 73 seconds. Priscah Jeptoo was third.
The winners were presented with their medals by Prince Harry, who indicated that security logistics were thwarting his attempts to enter the marathon.
“How I would do it is under question,” he told the BBC.
