Olympic Champion Jepchirchir Wins Women’s Race at London Marathon in Record Time

First placed Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya celebrate on the podium after winning the Women's elite race during the 2024 TCS London Marathon, in London, England, on April 21, 2024. Alex Davidson/Getty Images

LONDON—Peres Jepchirchir was more focused on securing a chance to defend her Olympic gold than on setting a world record for a women-only marathon.

She ended up doing both after pulling away late to win the London Marathon women’s race on Sunday.