Uganda wins Marathon gold, Russia Hoops bronze

Uganda’s Stephen Kiprotich won the men’s Olympic marathon on Sunday.

Kiprotich timed 2hr 08min 01sec on the 40 mile course around the streets of central London, with two-time defending world champion Abel Kirui claiming silver in 2:08.27.

Another Kenyan, Wilson Kipsang, took bronze in 2:09.37.

Russia have also won the Olympic bronze medal in men’s basketball.

They beat Argentina 81-77.

The winner of the gold medal will be decided later in the match between the USA and Spain.