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London Marathon

Apr 26, 2009

4.8

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Where

London, United Kingdom

Start time

06:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

April 26, 2009 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 06:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. SAMUEL WANJIRU 02:05:10

2. TSEGAY KEBEDE 02:05:20

3. JAOUAD GHARIB 02:05:27

Top 3 Women

1. Irina Mikitenko 02:22:11

2. Mara Yamauchi 02:23:12

3. Liliya Shobukova 02:24:24

Top 3 Men

1. SAMUEL WANJIRU 02:05:10

2. TSEGAY KEBEDE 02:05:20

3. JAOUAD GHARIB 02:05:27

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Reviews

4.8

Based on 5 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: Roy R.

Posted: December 22, 2024

I had great memories - 2008 London Marathon runner

I was started ok through 10km but was running with my co team sponsor (Mind) buddy, Claire who I met while on the run. She encouraged me as I struggled with early cramp, but I didn't want her to stop because of me. I ran off the cramp, At about the 30 km mark I noticed Claire further up had fallen and assisted by her mom, wanting to quit the race. I stopped and talked to her trying to use her her own child birth as a measure of real pain. I rallied her sprit, got her to her feet and we walked the race home with a super slow time. But as i lie here trying to overcome cancer in Canada, in my mid 50's, I remember with pride, my achievement not only as a Londoner lucky enough participating in one of great events of the year but also my compassion of helping my fellow athlete over my own ambitions, I decision I would gladly repeat.

5.0

By: Elina M.

Posted: April 25, 2023

Magnificent atmosphere, great support!!

Great marathon, probably the best I've ever run!! It's all about the crowd supporting you at every singe step. You can not get bored, you can not give up. Bands, kids, fans, fancy race outfits and a fast course. Top it up with an excellent organization and what else can you ask for! Just run it!

5.0

By: Jim G.

Posted: October 28, 2022

Fabulous Course!

This was such a fun race to do. The course and crowd support were over the top! Plenty of water stops and toilets on the route. All high marks with the exception of the following: 1. No food after the race, not even a banana! 2. Medal was black and was not very visible. 3. The finisher shirt was disappointing, didn't even put London Marathon on it. Otherwise, an excellent event and highly recommended!

4.7

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Sharon Mogg will be running with Sir Richard Branson in the London Marathon and will raise at least two-thousand euros for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Her son Keelan lives with Cystic Fibrosis

General News Easier Lifestyle

Dec 31, 2009

Marathon Hero Back In A Flash

Ben McBean was the first double amputee to complete the London Marathon and is urging fellow service men who lost limbs in Afghanistan to join him in 2010 as he attempts to best his own time by more than an hour.

General News The Sun

Dec 29, 2009

Everest Was A Mental Challenge. My Leg's Designed For Walking On The Flat

Ben McBean lost his right leg and left arm in a land mind explosion in Afghanistan last year. Despite horrific injuries and thirteen surgeries he has taken on the London Marathon and took on the world's highest mountain.

General News The Sun

Dec 19, 2009

Wanjiru and Mikitenko to Defend Their London Titles

The men and women's defending London Marathon champions have locked in their bid to return to the IAAF Gold Label Road Race for 2010. Samuel Wanjiru and Irina Mikitenko will return the London in April

General News IAAF.com

Dec 02, 2009