In pictures: London Marathon
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Runners stood in silence for 30 seconds at the start of the race as a tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, which killed three people.
Boston commemorations came in many forms. Some wore black ribbons while others made bolder statements of remembrance.
More than 35,000 runners were registered for the race which takes in many of London's famous landmarks.
The presence of fun runners in costumes designed to make marathon running even more challenging raised the spirits of spectators. The race organisers are to donate £2 for every runner to a fund for the victims of the Boston bombings.
Britain's Paralympic hero David Weir, sporting a helmet in honour of his nickname 'Weirwolf', finished fifth in the wheelchair race won by Australia's Kurt Fearnley.
Priscah Jeptoo of Kenya won the elite women's race, which was marred by an early collision that put an end to the hopes of Olympic champion Tiki Gelana. Tsegaye Kebede of Ethiopia won the men's race in a thrilling finish.
Britain's double Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah ran half the race in preparation for running the full distance next year.
Hundreds of extra police officers were drafted in to reassure the public following the Boston Marathon bombings.
Tatyana McFadden won the women's wheelchair race after also winning it in Boston."You know this whole weekend was dedicated to Boston and we got huge support from London. So, I couldn't be happier." Prince Harry presented all the winners' medals.
For some runners, the pain was too much bear, but help was on hand to make sure this man made if over the finishing line.
But as always, the day belonged to the thousands of athletes raising money for good causes, cheered on by thousands of spectators, many of whom said the events in Boston had made them more determined than ever to attend.
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- Published21 April 2013
- Published21 April 2013