Sifan Hassan won the first marathon of her career, the second signed the second time in history. Before London, Hassan had never run the distance and, before starting the outdoor track and field athletics season, came to test herself.
Kiptum had already impressed by becoming the third best performer in history (2:01.53) in his first marathon, in Valencia in December. Only the legendary Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele had better times.