African nations dominate the race, with an American coming in fourth.
The winners, from left: Stephen Kiprotich of Uganda, gold; Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich of Kenya, bronze; and Abel Kirui of Kenya, silver. (Mike Groll / Associated Press)
Meb Keflezighi of the United States celebrates after finishing fourth in the men’s marathon. (Adrian Dennis / AFP / Getty Images)
Athletes run in front of Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster during the men’s marathon. (Daniel Garcia / AFP / Getty Images)
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Olympic marathoners race down the Mall in London. (Olivier Morin / AFP / Getty Images)
Spectators watch from inside a pub as marathoners run through the Leadenhall Market. (Lefteris Pitarakis / Associated Press)
Wilson Kapsang Kiprotich of Kenya runs through the streets of London on his way to a bronze medal in the men’s marathon. (Ian Langsdon / EPA)