Kenya's Mary Keitany breaks world record in women's London Marathon win

Kenya's Mary Keitany celebrates after winning the women's elite race at the London marathon on April 23, 2017 in London. Kenya's Mary Keitany won a third London Marathon today posting an unofficial time of 2hrs 17min 01sec -- the fastest time in a women-only marathon. / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS

Nick Mashiter

Kenya's Mary Keitany set a new world record to win the women's London Marathon as Daniel Wanjiru took victory in the men's race.

Earlier, Britain's David Weir won a record seventh wheelchair title to clinch his first victory in London since 2012.