Summary

  • Kipchoge wins men's race for second year running

  • Sumgong recovers from fall to win women's race

  • Hug & McFadden win wheelchair races

  • 39,698 runners were set to start mass race

  1. Anyone can be a runner - Radcliffepublished at 15:10 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

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    Earlier (see 13:39) we told you about the Couch to 5K Challenge and Paula Radcliffe - the women's marathon world record holder - talked to Gabby Logan about the 'family of running'.

    "It's free all you need is a good pair of trainers, that's the beauty of it," adds Gabby.

  2. Spot anyone you know?published at 15:07 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

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    London Marathon finish-line cameras

    There are still 12,000 runners to come - including the one millionth finisher in London Marathon history so don't forget you can watch live coverage from the finish line until 16:00 BST on Connected TV and online - just click on live coverage at the top of this page.

  3. Postpublished at 15:05 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

    This Rhino is a little lost. Can someone give him directions to London Zoo?

    rhinoImage source, BBC Sport
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    Get Involvedpublished at 15:01 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

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    There's still plenty of people still out running and streaming over the finish line. 

    You can still watch our finish line coverage at the top of this page and if you're out and about send us your pictures!

  5. 36th London Marathon aged 82published at 14:58 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

    Inspirational Marathon stories - Ken Jones

    Ken JonesImage source, BBC Sport

    82-year-old Ken Jones has run every single London Marathon since the first one in 1981. He likes to inspire the older generation to run and stay healthy and makes a point of running the race slow enough to talk to as many people as he can along the way.

    Ken, race number 24363, grew up in London and was evacuated during the war as a child. He was in and out of hospital as a youngster, and didn't take up running until he joined the army at 18.

    "I am passionate about running, and want everyone to get out there. I believe it's essential for a long and happy life."

    You can read more inspirational London Marathon stories here.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

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    Lee Smith is running for the Autistic Society. It's his 7th marathon in 7days to raise £7000 for the Autistic Society!! His son has Autism & he wants to raise money to help the next child who's diagnosed with Autism!! He's in agony. He had Shin Splints which is very painful but not completing is not an option. We all love him to bits & admire his strength. Thank you!!

    Anne

  7. Postpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

    I'm not sure which equations our BBC Sport colleague has used to work this one out but it sounds heartbreaking for Eliud Kipchoge.

  8. More record breakerspublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

    I'd love to hold a Guinness World Record one day, just like this pair, but I'm not sure this is the record for me.

  9. 'The whole race is magnificent'published at 14:46 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

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    Here's 82-year-old Ken Jones - one of the 12 runners who had run every London Marathon - after crossing London Bridge.

  10. Postpublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

    The colour of the London Marathon really is one of the sporting sights of the year...

    London MarathonImage source, Getty Images
  11. Marathon Storiespublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

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    Here are four more stories which make the London Marathon so special.

    From running a 15th London Marathon following heart transplant, to returning for Marathon number two for awareness of donor registration. 

    From 'Moose's Mad Marathon Men,' to running 220 miles from Lancashire just to get to the start line - meet Richard, John, Lucy and Mike.

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    Marathon Stories: Richard, John, Lucy, Mike

    You can catch up with more Marathon Stories by watching A Million Reason to Run on BBC iPlayer.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

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    Wishing John Bannister, the very best of luck today in completing his monumental Ben to Ben challenge. Completing the national three peaks, and cycling from Ben Nevis between climbs to then cycle to London and finish the challenge with London marathon, raising money for Pendleside Hospice care Burnley, Lancashire

    Anonymous

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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

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  14. Four men in a boatpublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

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    Simon Needle
    Our reporter on the ground

    Christian and the Wolverhampton bobsled team crossing Tower Bridge.

    "It's been heavy," he said.

    "It's all the pushing and pulling - you all run at different speeds, so it's tough."

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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

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    Jessica: Everyone's London Marathon stories are making me so emotional - life is such a wonderful thing

    Sarah H: To all those people running the London Marathon today I salute you!

    Sinéad Cullen: Watching the marathon coverage & the stories are very inspiring!best of luck everyone.

  16. Record breakerpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

    Jon AstronautImage source, BBC Sport

    Jon, the man who trains astronauts to be fit enough for space, has just broken the record for Fastest time wearing a replica space suit.

    "How did he find it?" Gabby asks.

    "Extraordinary, in every single way. I thought I set off at a reasonable pace but I hit the wall at 14 miles but thank you to all the people who stopped and helped.

    "I thought I might beat Tim, but congratulations to him a job well done. He gets to hang out just floating, I wish I could do that."

  17. Postpublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

    BBC Sport

    Our coverage has come to an end on BBC Two but, fear not, you can still watch action from London. 

    You can watch coverage from the finish line on The Mall on Connected TV's or Online at the top of this page.

    Failing that we'll keep you up to date right here up until 16:00.

  18. Postpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

    Brendan Foster
    Olympic medallist and BBC athletics commentator on BBC One

    "We are currently watching ordinary people doing extraordinary things and, for me, that is the most important thing."

  19. 'I'm not happy about it'published at 14:24 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

    Kenenisa Bekele was third in the men's race today but something's made him angry...

  20. Running the London Marathon blindpublished at 14:23 British Summer Time 24 April 2016

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    7 marathons, 7 days, 7 continents - blind

    Ever wondered what it is like to run the London Marathon blind? 

    Well Dave Heeley knows better than most, having ran the race 14 times. 

    "I love the marathon, it's fantastic," he says. "The camaraderie is incredible and the support around the course is wonderful."

    Read more about his story and stories from other blind runners here.