London Marathon 2016: In Pictures
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Almost 40,000 runners tackled the 26.2 mile course - the culmination of a lot of hard work and training
Some fancy dress outfits were more cumbersome than others
Thousands of those taking part were raising money for charity
London's famous landmarks provided plenty of photo opportunities along the way - as did many of the competitors
Before the adult races, young people aged between 11-17 took part in the three-mile Mini Marathon from Old Billingsgate to The Mall
The men's wheelchair race was won by Paralympian Marcel Hug from Switzerland, the winner of the Boston wheelchair marathon
Britain's David Weir came third in the men's wheelchair race. America's Tatyana McFadden won the women's elite wheelchair race
From space British astronaut Major Tim Peake provided the count down for the start of the mass race
The leading women, Jemima Sumgong, Mary Keitany and Aselefech Mergia fell at a drinking station earlier in the race
Jemima Sumgong picked herself up and pulled ahead of Ethiopia's Tigist Tufa to win the race for Kenya
Olympic long-distance runner and Great North Run founder Brendan Foster said the most inspiring aspect of the London Marathon was "watching ordinary people doing extraordinary things"
Prince Harry presented medals to the winners of the elite race in his role as patron of the London Marathon Charitable Trust
The men's elite winner Eliud Kipchoge enjoyed the home stretch and was only about seven seconds away from breaking the world record
It was a long way, but for some it went by in a blur
Club runners and fast food were spotted pounding the course
The race attracts a lot of attention and is a chance for some to raise awareness for a cause close to their heart
Listening to music helped some to get through the miles, others preferred to listen to the noise of the crowd and supporters
Major Peake accompanied the London Marathon entrants on a treadmill in space. He completed the feat in an estimated time of three hours, 35 minutes, the European Space Agency said
At the end, the competitors received a medal for their efforts
With the racing over, the only thing left is to find your way home. Cab share anyone?
- Published24 April 2016
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- Published18 April 2016
