Teenager with Down’s Syndrome breaks London Marathon record
With the help of his mum, the teenager managed to get himself marathon-ready in just five months A teenager with Down’s Syndrome has made running history after completing the London marathon. Lloyd Martin, 19, became the youngest person ever in his learning disability category to complete a marathon when he crossed the iconic Mall finish […]
2 years ago
London Marathon hands out edible water bottles in a bid to reduce plastic waste
A genius idea, in fairness. The London Marathon handed out edible water bottles to runners on Sunday in a bid to reduce plastic waste. The event, like most marathons, often results in tonnes of plastic lining the streets as thirsty participants discard bottles while they run. Almost one million plastic bottles were handed out to […]
7 years ago
Small problem for Big Ben at London marathon finish line
Life’s a game of inches
7 years ago
Masterchef contestant dies after collapsing during London Marathon
The race was being run in record temperatures when Campbell collapsed. Former Masterchef contestant Matt Campbell has died after he collapsed during the London Marathon on Sunday. The 29-year-old chef collapsed at the 22.5-mile mark during the race, which was being run in record temperatures of 23.5 degrees Celsius. He received medical treatment on the […]
8 years ago
Marathon world record broken by guy dressed as Forrest Gump
“That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run”
8 years ago