Shura Kitata Tola is the 2020 London marathon winner – crossing the tape in 2:05: 58.
The 24-year-old Ethiopian dethroned race’s firm favourite and the reigning world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge, who finished a distant eighth.
Kipchoge, 35, has won the London marathon four times.
Kenya’s Vincent Kipchumba finished second, coming just seconds off rescuing the crown from leaving Kenya.
Read: VIDEO: Brigid Kosgei Defends London Marathon Crown
In the women’s category, world marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei was peerless, winning the race in 2:14:04.
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