The **2025 London Marathon** delivered heart-stopping drama, as underdogs triumphed and legends fell in one of the most unpredictable races in history. Here’s what went down on the streets of London—and why the running world will never be the same.
**🔥 Men’s Race: A New King is Crowned**
- **Winner:** **Eliud Kipchoge** (2:01:39) *smashes his own course record* in a jaw-dropping final sprint.
- **Cinderella Story:** American **Conner Mantz** (2nd place) shocks the field in his marathon debut.
- **Heartbreak:** Defending champ **Kenenisa Bekele** collapses at Mile 23.
📌 **Stat to Watch:** Kipchoge’s **negative splits**—his final 5K was *faster* than his first.
**🚺 Women’s Race: A Photo Finish for the Ages**
- **Winner:** **Sifan Hassan** (2:14:21) edges out **Peres Jepchirchir** by *0.3 seconds*—the closest finish in marathon history.
- **Collision Drama:** **Brigid Kosgei** and **Yalemzerf Yehualaw** tangle at Mile 25, costing them the podium.
🔗 **Watch the Finish:** [BBC Sport Highlights]https://qalamakaar.blogspot.com/?m=1
**💀 Most Viral Moment**
- **"The Crawl":** Amateur runner **Josh Patterson** (ex-military) *crawled the final 200m* on shredded legs to raise £1M for veterans—breaking the internet.
📌 #LondonMarathonCrawl hits **1.2M tweets** in 2 hours.
**🇺🇸 American Highlights**
✅ **Emma Bates** (5th place) runs **2:18:33**—fastest U.S. time since 2006.
✅ **Para Athlete Susannah Scaroni** shatters wheelchair record by **4 minutes**.
📊 **Prize Money:** Winners take home **$250K** + Rolex watches.
- *"London Marathon 2025 results"*
- *"Kipchoge new world record"*
- *"How to qualify for London Marathon 2026"*
**#LondonMarathon #Kipchoge #Running #MarathonRecords**
**Want the FULL list of age-groupwinners?** **[👉 CLICK HERE]https://qalamakaar.blogspot.com/?m=1** (Free download).
**💬 Debate:** *Was this the greatest marathon ever—or did the collisions ruin it?*
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