Star-studded lineup at the 2012 Virgin London Marathon 22 April

Defending champion Emmanuel Mutai


The 2012 Virgin London Marathon ,scheduled to be flagged off on 22 April, has attracted a large field of elite men's stars including the following two sub 04, one sub 05 and seven sub 06 minutes starters :

Patrick Makau (KEN) 2:03:38 (WR) - Berlin 2011 Sept 25
Wilson Kipsang (KEN) PB 2:03:42 - Frankfurt 2011 Oct 30
Emmanuel Mutai (KEN) PB 2:04:40 (CR) - London 2011 - Defending Champion
Vincent Kipruto (KEN) PB 2:05:33 - Rotterdam 2011 Apr 10
Martin Lel (KEN) PB 2:05:45 - London 2011 Apr 17 (3-time champion)
Abei Kirui (KEN) PB 2:05:04 - Rotterdam 2009 April 5 (2-time world champion)
Tsegay Kebede (ETH) PB 2:05:18 - Kukuoka 2009 Dec 6
Feyisa Lelisa (ETH) PB 2:05:23 - Rotterdam 2010 Apr 11
Bazu Worku (ETH) PB 2:05:25 - Berlin 2010 Sept 26
Jaouad Gharib (MOR) PB 2:05:27 - London 2009 Apr 26