More than 53,000 runners completed the 44th London Marathon on Sunday, setting a world record, race organisers said on Monday.The number is a significant increase from last year's edition when 43,965 runners finished the race.
Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 21, 2024 General view of the participants on Tower Bridge during the marathon REUTERS/Peter Cziborra
Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 21, 2024 General view of the participants and spectators on Tower Bridge as a boat is seen during the marathon REUTERS/Peter Cziborra Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 21, 2024 General view of the participants and spectators on Tower Bridge during the marathon REUTERS/Peter CziborraMore than 53,000 runners completed the 44th London Marathon on Sunday, setting a world record, race organisers said on Monday.There were 54,281 runners who started after 65,725 registered to participate, with Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir setting a women's-only world record.
The event also set a fundraising record with more than 67 million pounds having been raised so far, event director Hugh Brasher said. We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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