Photos: 2012 Olympic Marathon — Women
- By PhotoRun.net
- Published Aug. 6, 2012
2012 Olympic Marathon -- Women
A large pack of more than 20 runners stayed together for much of the first half of the race, which was passed in 1:13:13. This field was claimed by many to be the deepest in women's marathon history. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2012 Olympic Marathon -- Women
The race course offered a scenic tour of London. Here, runners pass Big Ben. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2012 Olympic Marathon -- Women
A large group was still intact and in contention at the 10-mile mark. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2012 Olympic Marathon -- Women
Kenyan Mary Keitany, who would go on to finish fourth, heads up the lead pack. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2012 Olympic Marathon -- Women
Tiki Gelana pulled away in the race's final mile to win by 5 seconds over Kenyan Priscah Jeptoo. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2012 Olympic Marathon -- Women
Tatyana Petrova of Russia was the surprise bronze medalist in 2:23:29. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2012 Olympic Marathon -- Women
American Shalane Flanagan finished tenth in 2:25:51. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2012 Olympic Marathon -- Women
American Kara Goucher finished 11th in 2:26:07. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2012 Olympic Marathon -- Women
Tiki Gelana of Ethiopia prepares to break the tape in a new Olympic record of 2:23:07. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2012 Olympic Marathon -- Women
Priscah Jeptoo crosses the line in 2:23:12 to grab silver. Photo: PhotoRun.net
2012 Olympic Marathon -- Women
Teammates Kara Goucher and Shalane Flanagan embrace one another after the race. Photo: PhotoRun.net
FILED UNDER: Olympic Games / Photos TAGS: Kara Goucher / Olympic Games / Olympic Marathon / Petrova / Priscah Jeptoo / Shalane Flanagan / Tatyana / Tiki Gelana
