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Men's Marathon
Key Facts
Olympic debut
1896
2008 Gold medallist
- Samuel Wanjiru
- Kenya
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- Gold
Stephen Kiprotich Uganda 
- Silver
Abel Kirui Kenya 
- Bronze
Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich Kenya
Uganda's Kiprotich wins marathon
Uganda's Stephen Kiprotich beats Kenyans Abel Kirui and Wilson Kipsang to win the Olympic men's marathon in London.
12 Aug 12
Webb out of marathon with injury
Team GB
25 Jul 12
Great Britain marathon runner David Webb withdraws from the London Olympics due to a stress fracture.
Merrien cruises to Guernsey win
Team GB
18 Jun 12
Great Britain Olympic marathon runner Lee Merrien cruises to victory in his final race before London 2012.
Merrien is on an 'upward spiral'
Team GB
14 Jun 12
Guernsey's Olympic marathon runner Lee Merrien says his training is on an "upward spiral" ahead of London 2012.
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Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Medal moment | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiprotich |
UGA
|
2:08:01 | |
| 2 | Kirui |
KEN
|
2:08:27 | |
| 3 | Kiprotich |
KEN
|
2:09:37 |
Head to Head
Lee Merrien vs Scott Overall
Lee Merrien
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
1
London 2012 results
2:17:00 Men's Marathon
Height
1.82m (6'0")
Weight
61kg
Age
34
Scott Overall
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
1
London 2012 results
2:22:37 Men's Marathon
Height
1.81m (5'11")
Weight
62kg
Age
30
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