London Marathon
The London Marathon is an annual marathon held in London, United Kingdom. It was founded by athletes Chris Brasher and John Disley in 1981.[1] It is usually held in April but has now moved to October. The largely flat course is set around the River Thames. It stars in Blackheath and finishes at The Mall.[2]
London Marathon Media
2006 winner Felix Limo (left) and 2005, 2007 & 2008 winner Martin Lel (right).
Men's Wheelchair competitors at Shooter's Hill, 13 April 2008
Route of the London Marathon. Miles are circled.
The top three men, Samuel Wanjiru, Tsegay Kebede, and Jaouad Gharib, near the end of the 2009 marathon
Paula Radcliffe, women's winner of the 2005 race
2021 London Marathon, runners crossing Tower Bridge.
Amateur runners in the race running along Victoria Embankment
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References
- ↑ "Flora London Marathon website: Marathon History: Course History". Archived from the original on 9 May 2006. Retrieved 1 February 2007.
- ↑ "The 2009 London Marathon Highlights". Steve Cram (presenter). London Marathon. British Broadcasting Corporation. BBC Two. 26 April 2009.
