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Kilkenny man breaks Irish record at London Marathon

Kilkenny man breaks Irish record at London Marathon

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

His time takes nearly two minutes off the previous national record and over three minutes off his personal best time.

Kilkenny man breaks Irish record at London Marathon

Kilkenny man breaks Irish record at London Marathon

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

His time takes nearly two minutes off the previous national record and over three minutes off his personal best time.

Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour mark and shatters world record in London

Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour mark and shatters world record in London

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

The Kenyan clocks a time of one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds to make marathon history.

Tens of thousands pounding streets in record-breaking London Marathon

Tens of thousands pounding streets in record-breaking London Marathon

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

A total of 59,000 people are expected to take part in this year’s race.

Thousands cross finish line of London Marathon as temperatures hit 22.2C

Thousands cross finish line of London Marathon as temperatures hit 22.2C

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

Crowds of supporters, many holding banners, have lined the streets of the city to cheer on the runners and wave to their loved ones.

Occupational therapist to take on marathon challenge to raise hospital funds

Occupational therapist to take on marathon challenge to raise hospital funds

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

Kannan Natchimuthu will be joined by 30 others at the London Marathon next month.