Jeptoo claims London Marathon title

Kenya's Priscah Jeptoo went one better than her London 2012 Olympics silver by winning the Virgin London Marathon.

The 28-year-old clocked two hours 20 minutes 15 seconds to win comfortably ahead of her fellow countrywoman Edna Kiplagat.

Japan's Yikiko Akaby was a surpise third, with Olympic champion Tiki Gelana paying the price for a nasty fall.

The Ethiopean collided with wheelchair racer Josh Cassidy after 15 kilometres as she cut inside to get to a drinks station and paid the price later in the race.

Jeptoo's time was the fastest in the world this year, but there was also reason to cheer for Susan Partridge - the first Briton home in ninth.

Her time of 2hrs 30mins 46secs was a huge personal best and inside the qualifying time for August's World Championships in August.

Amy Whitehead was the second Briton home in 13th in 2:34.14.