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London Marathon considering major change to elite women’s race in 2027

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Published Oct 28, 2026

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The London Marathon CEO Hugh Brasher is open to the idea of a mixed race in 2027 to enable the world’s best women to target the faster, controversial world record held by the currently-banned Ruth Chepng'etich— Independent

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London Marathon considering major change to elite women’s race in 2027

The London Marathon CEO Hugh Brasher is open to the idea of a mixed race in 2027 to enable the world’s best women to target the faster, controversial world record held by the curre…

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London Marathon considering major change to elite women’s race in 2027

United Kingdom Sports

via Independent Published Oct 28, 2026

What to know

The London Marathon CEO Hugh Brasher is open to the idea of a mixed race in 2027 to enable the world’s best women to target the faster, controversial world record held by the currently-banned Ruth Chepng'etich— Independent

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