2016
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Stanley Biwott
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Eliud Kipchoge
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Kenenisa Bekele
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Ghirmay Ghebreslassie
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Detailed explanation-1: -The 2016 London Marathon was the 36th running of the annual marathon race in London, England, which took place on Sunday, 24 April. The men’s elite race was won by Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge and the women’s race was won by Kenyan Jemima Sumgong.
Detailed explanation-2: -More than 40, 000 runners have competed in the 26.2-mile London Marathon, cheered on by crowds lining the streets for the world-famous event. Kenyan Amos Kipruto won the men’s race, crossing the finish line on The Mall in 2:04:39.
Detailed explanation-3: -NYC Marathon 2022 winners: Sharon Lokedi and Evans Chebet complete Kenyan double at races | CNN.
Detailed explanation-4: -The first London Marathon in 1981 ended in a tie between American Dick Beardsley and Norway’s Inge Simonsen. The two runners crossed the finish line holding hands in a time of 2 hours 11 minutes 48 seconds. This is the only time two runners have been declared winners of the London marathon.