82 m. ago Alex Yee exclusive interview: 'I'm scared about my London Marathon debut, but racing Kipchoge will be special'

London’s Olympic triathlon champion embraces the unknown

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92 m. ago Alex Yee enters the unknown at London Marathon and invites you with him

Britain’s Olympic and world triathlon champion makes his debut marathon in his home city on Sunday and has allowed his fans a look behind the curtain

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3 h. ago Eilish McColgan eyes mum's record in London Marathon debut and admits 'I'm bricking it'

Olympic great Eilish McColgan has set sights on Scottish marathon record and beating her mum Liz's fastest time but admits latter stages of Sunday's race is a "complete unknown"

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3 h. ago Hassan laughs off suggestion Sunday's London marathon could be better than her debut

Hassan laughs off suggestion Sunday's London marathon could be better than her debut  Reuters

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9 h. ago Why Jacob Kiplimo’s London Marathon debut will have the whole world watching

The 24-year-old smashed the world record for the half marathon in February and now attempts his first attempt at the full distance

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21 h. ago Eilish McColgan calls for passport ID to combat ‘faceless’ social media bullies

‘Having a verified account would make a big difference’Athlete makes London Marathon debut on SundayEilish McColgan has revealed that she has even been body-shamed by school teachers, as she called for social media companies to use formal identification to prevent the abuse she faces every day.But McColgan, who will make her London Marathon debut on Sunday, has vowed to defy the bullies by staying on social media even though she was accused of “looking like a skeleton” and having anorexia when her mum, Liz, reposted a video of her training last month. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Eilish McColgan will continue to call out social media abuse to help youngsters

McColgan will make her London Marathon debut on Sunday.

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27 h. ago London Marathon weather forecast as 56,000 runners expected in record

London Marathon weather forecast as 56,000 runners expected in record-breaking race  The Independent

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31 h. ago London Marathon organisers boycott X over platform’s ‘descent into gutter’ and abuse

Hugh Brasher hit out at social media trolls directing hate towards Eilish McColgan

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34 h. ago Alex Yee: Olympic triathlon champion set for London Marathon debut

Alex Yee: Olympic triathlon champion set for London Marathon debut  BBC

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34 h. ago London Marathon: Man wearing brain costume aims for world record

London Marathon: Man wearing brain costume aims for world record  BBC

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42 h. ago Palace’s Mateta punishes Arsenal muddle to leave Liverpool one point from title

Liverpool’s coronation as Premier League champions will have to wait a few more days, although it’s now only a matter of when, not if. In a match that could have represented a microcosm of their domestic season, Arsenal appeared to be heading towards a narrow victory over a dogged Crystal Palace side after Jakub Kiwior and Leandro Trossard cancelled out Eberechi Eze’s brilliant volley. But an uncharacteristic mistake from William Saliba allowed the substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta to equalise and earn a deserved point for Palace, who will now head to Wembley for their FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa on Saturday full of confidence.Liverpool’s players had gathered to watch events unfold in north London knowing that a defeat would seal a record-equalling 20th league title with five games still to play. They now have a 12-point lead with a vastly superior goal difference, with a draw against Tottenham on Sunday all that is required to make it official. At least Arsenal – who look d...

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47 h. ago London Marathon organisers boycott X over ‘descent into gutter’ under Musk

Trans women to remain barred from elite female racesEvent director hits out at abuse aimed at Eilish McColganThe London Marathon has revealed that it is permanently boycotting X, with event director Hugh Brasher accusing the social media platform of “descending into a gutter” since Elon Musk took charge.Brasher’s comments came after he was asked about the horrific levels of abuse suffered online by Eilish McColgan, who has been accused of “looking like a skeleton” and having anorexia after posting videos on social media of her training before Sunday’s race. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago London Marathon to consult EHRC report before transgender participant decision

Last week’s Supreme Court ruling confirmed the terms “woman” and “sex” in the 2010 Equality Act “refer to a biological woman and biological sex”.

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52 h. ago London Marathon 2025: men's and women's favourites, featuring Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan

Alex Yee and Eilish McColgan, both making their London Marathon debuts, are among the top British contenders for the 26.2-mile race

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3 d. ago Paula Radcliffe retires aged 51 after completing major marathon record

The former world record holder announced the Boston Marathon would be her final event on the roads

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3 d. ago Britney Spears' holiday with creepily lifelike plastic doll branded 'oddest thing'

Rumours circulated Britney Spears had become a mum again when eagle-eyed fans spotted what seemed to be a "baby’s foot" sticking out from beneath swaddling blankets, held by her bodyguard

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4 d. ago ‘A different kind of pain’: Alex Yee prepares for London Marathon debut

‘A different kind of pain’: Alex Yee prepares for London Marathon debut  The Guardian

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5 d. ago Romesh Ranganathan praises 'inspirational' cancer survivor's marathon debut | ITV News

Romesh Ranganathan praises 'inspirational' cancer survivor's marathon debut | ITV News  ITVX

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6 d. ago London Marathon 2025: World record holder and defending champ BOTH ruled out

London Marathon 2025: World record holder and defending champ BOTH ruled out  RUN247

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