Athletics
David Weir “proud” ahead of his 22nd consecutive London Marathon
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Thursday, 30 September 2021 01:30
Six-time Paralympic and eight-time London Marathon champion on his 22nd consecutive race in the capital, the return of crowds and advancing technology David Weir has competed in the London Marathon on 21 occasions and he isn’t stopping yet. This weekend will mark 22 consecutive years in the capital, a race he has won eight times, the first being in 2002…
Defending champion Shura Kitata facing tough test at London Marathon
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Wednesday, 29 September 2021 07:38
Ethiopian and Kenyan male dominance set to continue as crowds return once again for 2021 race Reigning champion Shura Kitata is back at the Virgin Money London Marathon looking to retain his crown. The Ethiopian won last year’s edition – on an altered course around St James’s Park – beating current men’s marathon world record-holder Eliud Kipchoge in the process.…
Samantha Harrison looks for marathon breakthrough
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Wednesday, 29 September 2021 01:03
We meet a British endurance athlete who has made rapid progress ahead of this weekend’s Virgin Money London Marathon As she prepares to line up in one of the strongest ever women’s fields at the London Marathon, it’s hard to believe that Samantha Harrison’s first race – the Robin Hood Half Marathon in Nottingham – was only three years ago.…
Jonny Mellor keen to make his mark on traditional London course
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Wednesday, 29 September 2021 01:12
Last year’s British champion is delighted to feel the excitement building again as he takes inspiration from returning recreational runners Jonny Mellor thrived in the elite-only atmosphere of last year’s London Marathon. He took the cold, damp monotony of covering 19 laps around St James’s Park comfortably in his stride to become British champion. The Liverpool Harrier admits, though, that…
Charlie Purdue ready to bounce back after Tokyo selection snub
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Wednesday, 29 September 2021 01:23
After the pain of missing out on the Olympic Games, the British marathon runner is looking forward to a return to racing 26.2 miles on Sunday in London Charlotte Purdue allows herself a wry laugh. Asked if the pain of missing out on the Olympic marathon had been eased by the fact that the stifling heat and humidity of Sapporo…
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