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Derry dental student Grace completes London Marathon in memory of late granny

A Derry woman was one of hundreds of British Heart Foundation (BHF) runners who took to the streets of London last weekend to conquer the TCS London Marathon and raise funds for the charity’s lifesaving research.    So far, BHF London Marathon ...

06 Oct 2022 at 11:33

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County Derry woman crosses London Marathon finish line in late dad's honour

A Claudy woman whose father died just three months ago completed the TCS London Marathon last weekend in his memory to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Gemma Warnock, an NHS physiotherapist, who now lives in Newcastle Upon ...

05 Oct 2022 at 17:33

London Marathon charity of the year urges runners to help beat childhood cancer

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity said it wants runners to help it beat childhood cancer as it was revealed as the good cause of the year for the 2023 London Marathon. The marathon will return to its traditional spring ...

05 Oct 2022 at 17:12

Baby Idrees’s short life to be remembered by mother’s London Marathon fundraiser

A mother of three will remember her much-loved baby son who died after being born with a heart defect when she runs her first London Marathon on Sunday. Sanam Saleh, 35, from Blackburn, Lancashire, had three miscarriages before she became ...

01 Oct 2022 at 17:25

Showers unlikely to dampen spirits of 50,000 runners taking on London Marathon

Rain showers are likely to keep London Marathon runners cool on Sunday when 50,000 people race 26.2 miles through the capital. Elite runners and fast club runners will be at the front of the pack – but around 40,000 of those taking part ...

01 Oct 2022 at 20:25

‘Darth Vader’ runs marathon fundraiser following prostate cancer diagnosis

A man who was diagnosed with prostate cancer following a routine health screening will run the London Marathon dressed as Darth Vader. Simon Best, 59, said he is not expecting to match his previous marathon times so decided to make the ...

01 Oct 2022 at 21:59

Strictly’s Tyler West completes London Marathon

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Tyler West has completed the London Marathon while also currently competing in the physically demanding celebrity dance show. The 26-year-old radio DJ is taking part in the BBC One programme with ...

02 Oct 2022 at 18:56

‘Truly inspiring’ London Marathon sees 18 Guinness World Records broken

A total of 18 Guinness World Record titles were broken by those taking part in the London Marathon on Sunday, including the fastest marathon for a male dressed in pyjamas and a female in a toga. Thousands descended on the ...

03 Oct 2022 at 12:26

Fun, fast times and emotional challenges as thousands take on London Marathon

A day of fun, fast times and emotional challenges has been had by the thousands of runners who have taken part in the London Marathon. More than 40,000 people set off for the annual 26.2-mile run from Blackheath in ...

02 Oct 2022 at 22:49

Gorillas, fruit and Buzz Lightyear: London Marathon’s fancy dress raises smiles

A Buzz Lightyear and a bright red postbox featuring the King’s new cypher were among the fancy dress costumes donned by some of the thousands of people who took part in the London Marathon this year. Whether as a ...

02 Oct 2022 at 16:50

Thousands of runners take part in colourful London Marathon

Thousand of runners are pounding the pavements of the capital as they take part in the London Marathon. Up to 50,000 people set off on the eagerly-awaited 26.2-mile race from Blackheath in south-east London to ...

02 Oct 2022 at 13:55

Athletics

Yalemzerf Yehualaw recovers from fall to win London Marathon women’s race

Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw recovered from a fall to win the women’s race at the London Marathon. Yehualaw appeared to trip on a speed bump with six miles remaining but recovered to rejoin the leading pack. ...

02 Oct 2022 at 13:47

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