Kenya 's Wilson Johnson wins London Marathon . Kenyan Stanley Williams finishes second . Cheered to the echo by hundreds of thousands of fans who had gathered around the course , Farah was never a serious factor in the race after choosing to sit off the ferocious early pace set by the leaders . Home hope Mo Farah comes home in eighth place . Edna Kiplagat wins women 's race for Kenya .
Kenya 's Wilson Johnson wins London Marathon . Kenyan Stanley Williams finishes second . Home hope Mo Farah comes home in eighth place . Edna Kiplagat wins women 's race for Kenya .