Summary

  • Eliud Kipchoge wins men's race in course record and second fastest time ever

  • Mo Farah drops off pace and finishes fifth; Callum Hawkins 10th

  • Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins women's race; GB's Charlotte Purdue 10th

  • American Dan Romanchuk wins men's wheelchair race, David Weir fifth

  • Swiss Manuela Schar wins women's wheelchair race

  • Estimated 42,000 runners started 39th London Marathon

  1. Get involvedpublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

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    We are still open for your shout-outs to those out on the course, as well as offering up your suggestions of big tunes to help you get out and get moving.

    Get in contact on the details above.

  2. GB's Derek Rae second in T45/46published at 14:49 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

    Derek RaeImage source, Getty Images

    Britain's Derek Rae took silver in the T45/46 marathon, annihilating his previous personal best by over six minutes, with a time of 2:27.08.

    “It’s a huge PB. I knew I was in good shape coming into this one, at least sub 2:30 shape. I ran the whole race with confidence but quite conservatively. I don’t think it has sunk in yet, it’ll probably take a few weeks,” he said.

  3. Mind your headpublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

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    London Marathon: Watch as Big Ben encounters some difficulty

    Big Ben has a bit of a squeeze to get under the finishing arch...

    There should have a low clearance sign up somewhere near Buckingham Palace really...

  4. You can do it too!published at 14:44 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

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    Talking about the Couch to 5K programme...

    BBC Get Inspired has teamed up with Public Health England to bring you the Couch to 5K challenge, aimed at getting you running 5K within nine weeks - even if you've never run before.

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    Couch to 5K: Get running half an hour in just nine weeks

  5. "I am aiming to achieve what will be the greatest physical challenge of my lifetime."published at 14:40 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

    Bethany Perry poses with her 10k finishers medal.Image source, Bethany Perry

    One year ago, Bethany began running using the Couch to 5K programme. Today she faces the biggest physical challenge of her life.

    Here's Bethany's story...

    "During my late teenage years I developed a form of Dystonia. Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder, where the brain sends incorrect signals to the body. It can affect different areas of the body causing tremors, muscles to twist, spasm or have abnormal postures.

    A year ago I couldn't run a mile and was completely unsure whether I would ever be physically able to run long distances.

    Over the summer I completed the Couch to 5K programme and then worked towards my first 10km run in September. It was an emotional race day, completing the run within my target time and without stopping. For me, achieving that was more than I could have expected.

    I am constantly fighting to ensure my condition it does not stop me from being who I am and doing what I want. Running the distances I have covered since last spring has allowed me to believe that I will be able to attempt the challenge to come.

    With hugely supportive assurance from my physiotherapist that there is no reason why I cannot complete a marathon, I have gained the confidence to give this a go!"

  6. Tune in!published at 14:38 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

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    The TV coverage may have ended but if you sill haven't had your marathon fix, you can tune into coverage of the finish cameras on Connected TVs and the BBC Sport website and app.

    You can also spot friends and family reaching their Everest online at the top of this page.

  7. A royal showingpublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

    You can read my colleague Katie's full report on the elite races here.

    Prince Harry with the 2019 London Marathon winnersImage source, EPA
  8. He's a happy manpublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

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  9. The story so far - Kipchoge sets course recordpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

    Men's race

    Eliud Kipchoge ran a blistering time to blow the competition away and set a new course record.

    The Kenyan completed the race in 02:02:37 - making it the second fastest marathon finish of all time!

    Meanwhile, Briton Mo Farah came fifth.

    You can read the report here.

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    London Marathon: Eliud Kipchoge wins with the second fastest marathon of all time

  10. The story so far - Kosgei becomes youngest female winnerpublished at 14:28 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

    Women's race

    Brigid Kosgei won the elite women's race in convincing fashion earlier this afternoon

    The 25-year-old Kenyan became the youngest female winner, with Britain's Charlotte Purdue 10th.

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    London Marathon: Brigid Kosgei wins Women's Elite

  11. Keeping it in the familypublished at 14:27 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

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    Father, son and grandson all standing holding their marathon number the day before the raceImage source, Moisyjoe

    We are happy to report that the Chambers family are doing themselves proud today.

    map that identifies where the three men are positioned in their runImage source, London Marathon
  12. Bear necessitiespublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

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    There must have been a bumper crop of bamboo at the finish.

    Kate Carter has succeeded in her aim of becoming the fastest woman to complete a marathon in a full animal costume.

    She clocked 3:48:32, obliterating the previous best of four hours 13 minutes.

    She wrote an interesting account , externalon how the 95 runners attempting Guinness World Record today go about their shots at glory.

  13. 'The first step is registering for the ballot'published at 14:19 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

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    Marathon performance coach Martin Yelling said: "What a fantastic day seeing these amaze people run. If you are sitting at home and you would like to get involved, but think you couldn't, the reality is you can do it. It's about taking your time and getting into it gradually. Diet and training are important, but not as much as believing you can do it.

    "The first step is registering for the ballot and then it's tackling what you need in the journey. The thing you pick up earliest is the little bit of confidence that replaces the fear and the anxieties. Before you know it, it has become a life habit and you realise it is helping you everyday. I genuinely am inspired by these fantastic runners who were sat at home thinking thy could do it."

  14. Why I am runningpublished at 14:17 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

    The first timer

    Charlotte WongImage source, Charlotte Wong

    Charlotte Wong admits she is "not a natural runner at all" - the longest distance she has ever run before has been 10k. The 27-year-old from Manchester was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago and, after being discharged from the hospital in November 2017, she decided to enter this year's London Marathon.

    "Before my diagnosis I was working hard, making my way through life as a 20-year-old woman. You then get thrown into hospital appointments, multiple procedures, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy. My life changed dramatically.

    "Thankfully, all my procedures worked and I started running again because I gained weight from the steroids and not doing anything for nine months. I saw my cousin had entered the London Marathon ballot and thought I would do that, thinking I'd never get in. But I got in, and she didn't.

    "Training has not been easy. At the start I was struggling with the pain and having to build my strength up after my treatment. But I was determined and headstrong to do it. I've gone from being able to only run a mile to doing 20 miles a couple of weeks out from the London Marathon."

  15. Why I am runningpublished at 14:13 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

    The serious runner

    Kevin QuinnImage source, Kevin Quinn

    After running the 2015 London Marathon, Kevin Quinn, 39, from Carshalton in Surrey, started feeling pains in his chest. A trip to the doctor revealed he had four holes in his heart. Since having surgery, he has gone on to break his personal bests in every race from 5k up to the marathon.

    "In 2015 I was disappointed with my time of two hours 25 minutes 57 seconds. But after the doctors told me about my heart defect, they couldn't believe how I achieved the time I did.

    "Having it repaired felt like I'd been given a second lease of life and I want to make the most of this new opportunity and this new body.

    "This will be my fifth marathon and I'm hoping to take a big chunk off my personal best, which is 2:24:11. The dream would be to crack 2:20. But regardless of what happens, this will be an emotional journey going back to the London Marathon for the first time since 2015."

  16. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

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    Good luck uncle Richard. We are with u every step of the way.

    Mickey

    Good luck to Miss Turner who is running her first London Marathon today

    Everyone at Ladymount Primary School

    Good luck to my Uncle James, cousins Jamie, Liam, Paul, Jason & Hannah xx nan will be super proud xx

    Hayley

  17. The story so far - Schar eases to victorypublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

    Women's wheelchair race

    Manuela Schar claimed an impressive win in the women's wheelchair race this morning.

    Victory in London follows wins in Berlin, Chicago, New York and Tokyo.

    Dominance defined.

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    London Marathon: Manuela Schar wins women's wheelchair race

  18. Can you tell me how to get...published at 14:03 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

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    "Today's race was brought to you by the letters P, A, I and N."

  19. 'It's been an amazing journey'published at 14:00 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

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    Men's wheelchair winner Daniel Romanchuk on BBC One: "The conditions were wonderful, it was cool and there was no rain.

    "The 400m fly added a whole new level of strategy to the race and definitely broke the pack up a bit.

    "I've had a lot of support all the way and it's been an amazing journey."

  20. The story so far - Romanchuk winspublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 28 April 2019

    Men's wheelchair race

    The first person to cross the finish line this morning was Dan Romanchuk who won the men's wheelchair race.

    The USA athlete finished ahead of Marcel Hug in second and Tomoki Suzuki in third.

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    London Marathon: Dan Romanchuk with Marcel Hug is second with Tomoki Suzuki third