London "determined" to watch Marathon
London spectators have spoken about their determination to attend this years Marathon- despite events in Boston.
London spectators have spoken about their determination to attend this years Marathon- despite events in Boston.
A former professional footballer is aiming to become the first person with motor neurone disease to run the London Marathon.
Simon Hutton, who was driving the boat when a "freak wave" hit them in July, says sons are turning the tragedy into a fundraising journey.
Dean Godwyn has fought spina bifida all his life.
He fought for a place in Sunday's London Marathon and fought to finish after 12 hours on the course.
Now Dean has another fight on his hands: to get an official medal.
Organisers insist he's not entitled to one because he took so long to complete the 26 miles.The full story now from Rags Martel.
Mo Farah says taking part in the London Marathon yesterday was a good experience, but he also admits he still has a lot to learn about the race.
As planned the Olympic champion at 5,000 and 10,000 metres dropped out at the halfway stage just past Tower Bridge.
He will run the full 26-miles next year, today he said that the pace surprised him.
London spectators have spoken about their determination to attend this years Marathon- despite events in Boston.
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Priscah Jeptoo finished first in the women's race at the London Marathon, posting a time of 2.20.14.
Edna Kiplagat - 2011 IAFF Marathon World Champion - came second, with Japan's Yikiko Akaby taking third place.
Olympic champion Tiki Gelena collided with wheelchair racer Josh Cassidy. She recovered to finish the race.
Wheelchair racer David Weir says his fifth place finish in the London Marathon shows how the field is "improving every year."
Ethiopia's Tsegeye Kebede claims victory in the men's marathon, completing the 26.2 mile course in two hours, six minutes and three seconds. Emmanuel Mutai came second, with Ayele Abshero in third.