It’s strange how fortunes change. Not long ago, Peres Jepchirchir at times had to go without food since her family lacked the means. But her story best exemplifies the ‘rags to riches’ tag ...

LONDON (Reuters) − Reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir crushed the women's-only world record in winning the 44th London Marathon on Sunday, while Kenyan compatriot Alexander Mutiso ...

This time, Kenya was led by 27-year-old Peres Jepchirchir, who finished in 2:27:20, good for a gold medal. Jepchirchir wasn't the only Kenyan to medal in the women's marathon, as her teammate Brigid ...

Peres Jepchirchir secured back-to-back women's Olympic marathon titles for Kenya on Saturday timing 2hr 27min 20sec. The 27-year-old two-time half marathon world champion beat compatriot Brigid ...

Kenya's Evans Chebet held off two past champions to win the men's crown and reigning Olympic champion compatriot Peres Jepchirchir captured the women's title on Monday at the 126th Boston Marathon.