Assefa aiming to set London Marathon record
Ethiopia's world record-holder Tigst Assefa says she is "here to win" her maiden race at the 2024 London Marathon.
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London Marathon
Annual race held in London, England
The London Marathon is an annual marathon held in London, England. It is the second-largest annual road race in the UK, after the Great North Run in Newcastle. Founded by athletes Chris Brasher and John Disley in 1981, it is typically held in April, although it moved to October for 2020, 2021, and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The largely flat course is set around the River Thames, starting in Blackheath and finishing at The Mall. Hugh Brasher is the current race director and Nick Bitel its chief executive.
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From life-changing call to 'Samaritans Running Telephone'
Dave Lock, known as 'Samaritans Running Telephone', is running his 25th consecutive London Marathon in fancy dress for the charity.
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