"For A Long Time I Have Not Seen Such A Strong Field As In Next Year's Flora London Marathon"

Reigning champion Martin Lel returns to defend his Flora London 
Marathon title on Sunday, April 26, 2009 against one of the strongest 
fields ever assembled for a big city race.

Lel Looks for London Record in 2009

London Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Paula Radcliffe won the London Marathon in 2002, 2003 and 2005. She will attempt to tie the four win record by Norway's Ingrid Kristiansen, who won the London Marathon four times between 1984 and 1988. The April 26th race will include three other former London Marathon winners including defending Irina Mikitenko of Germany.

Radcliffe to return in bid for 4th London Marathon title

Paula Radcliffe and Catherine Ndereba were announced among the elite female runners in the 2009 London Marathon.

Radcliffe, Ndereba Return to Star-Studded London Marathon

I had great memories - 2008 London Marathon runner

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results