Sunderland's Alyson Dixon first Brit to finish London marathon

Great Britain's Alyson Dixon finishes the Women's Virgin Money London Marathon, London. Credit: PA

Alyson Dixon was the first British woman to cross the finish line of the London marathon on Sunday.

The 38-year-old from Sunderland did it in a personal best time of 2:29:09.

Dixon finished 14th to seal her spot in GB's squad for the summer's World Championships as five-time Olympian Jo Pavey dropped out after 16 miles.

Kenya's Mary Keitany set a new world record to win the women's marathon.

Keitany broke Paula Radcliffe's 12-year women's only marathon record to post two hours and 17 minutes.