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      What is London Marathon 2023 prize money, how much does winner receive, and who has won race in previous years?

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      THE amateurs might be out in force for another London Marathon that takes place this WEEKEND.But for the pros, it’s a race that pays their bills, and they have the chance to claim a life-changing prize at the finish line.
      Kenya’s Amos Kipruto wins the men’s elite race at the 2022 TCS London Marathon

      Sir Mo Farah will be running in this year’s London Marathon at the age of 40, and he expects this year to be his last competitive year before his retirement.
      Here is all the info on how much the top runners earn from doing the 26.2-mile course around Britain’s capital.
      What is the London Marathon 2023 prize money?
      Prize money is dished out in US Dollars, which the runners must be delighted about, given the crash in Pounds Sterling last week.
      The cash prizes are equal among men and women.
      12th – $1,000
      11th – $1,500
      10th – $2,000
      9th – $3,000
      8th – $4,000
      7th – $5,000
      6th – $7,500
      5th – $10,000
      4th – $15,000
      3rd – $22,500
      2nd – $30,000
      1st  – $55,000
      What other London Marathon prizes are there?
      Any runner in the men’s race who runs a sub-2:02.00 time can get a share of  $150,000.
      That goes down to $100,000 for under 2:03.00, $75,000 for sub-2:04.00 and $50,000 for under 2:05.
      The same also goes for women who run sub 2:17.30, with $150,000 being the cash prize there.
      Then $100,000 for anyone under 2:18, $75,000 for sub-2:19 and $50,000 for under 2:20.
      Eliud Kipchoge crosses the line in 2018 to win the men’s eventCredit: REUTERS
      Who has won the race in previous years?
      The London Marathon has been won by 20 runners representing the UK a total of 40 times.
      But a number of athletes from around the world have also claimed victory.
      Here’s the breakdown:
      Elite race – men’s winners

      1981 – Dick Beardsley (US) and Inge Simonsen (Norway) – 2:11.48
      1982 – Hugh Jones (UK) – 2:09.24
      1983 – Mike Gratton (UK) – 2:09.43
      1984 – Charlie Spedding (UK) – 2:09.57
      1985 – Steve Jones (UK) – 2:08.16
      1986 – Toshihiko Seko (Japan) – 2:10.02
      1987 – Hiromi Taniguchi (Japan) – 2:09.50
      1988 – Henrik Jørgensen (Denmark) – 2:10.20
      1989 – Douglas Wakiihuri (Kenya) – 2:09.03
      1990 – Allister Hutton (UK) – 2:10.10
      1991 – Yakov Tolstikov (Soviet Union) – 2:09.17
      1992 – António Pinto (Portugal) – 2:10.02
      1993 – Eamonn Martin (UK) – 2:10.50
      1994 – Dionicio Cerón (Mexico) – 2:08.53
      1995 – Dionicio Cerón (Mexico) – 2:08.30
      1996 – Dionicio Cerón (Mexico) – 2:10.00
      1997 – António Pinto (Portugal) – 2:07.55
      1998 – Abel Antón (Spain) – 2:07.57
      1999 – Abdelkader El Mouaziz (Morocco) – 2:07.57
      2000 –  António Pinto (Portugal) – 2:06.36
      2001 – Abdelkader El Mouaziz (Morocco) – 2:07.09
      2002 – Khalid Khannouchi (US) – 2:05.38
      2003 – Gezahegne Abera (Ethiopia) – 2:07.56
      2004 – Evans Rutto (Kenya) – 2:06.18
      2005 – Martin Lel (Kenya) – 2:07.35
      2006 –  Felix Limo (Kenya) – 2:06.39
      2007 – Martin Lel (Kenya) – 2:07.41
      2008 – Martin Lel (Kenya) – 2:05.15
      2009 – Samuel Wanjiru (Kenya) – 2:05.10
      2010 – Tsegaye Kebede (Ethiopia) – 2:05.19
      2011 – Emmanuel Mutai (Kenya) – 2:04.40
      2012 –  Wilson Kipsang (Kenya) – 2:04.44
      2013 – Tsegaye Kebede (Ethiopia) – 2:06.04
      2014 – Wilson Kipsang (Kenya) – 2:04.29
      2015 – Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) – 2:04.42
      2016 – Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) – 2:03.05
      2017 – Daniel Wanjiru (Kenya) – 2:05.48
      2018 – Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) – 2:04.17
      2019 – Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) – 2:02.38
      2020 – Shura Kitata (Ethiopia) – 2:05.41
      2021 – Sisay Lemma (Ethiopia) – 2:04.01
      2022- Amos Kipruto (Kenya) – 2:04:39

      Elite race – women’s winners

      1981 – Joyce Smith (UK) – 2:29.57
      1982 – Joyce Smith (UK) – 2:29.43
      1983 –  Grete Waitz (Norway) – 2:25.29
      1984 –  Ingrid Kristiansen (Norway) – 2:24.26
      1985 – Ingrid Kristiansen (Norway) – 2:21.06
      1986 – Grete Waitz (Norway) – 2:24.54
      1987 – Ingrid Kristiansen (Norway) – 2:22.48
      1988 – Ingrid Kristiansen (Norway) – 2:25.41
      1989 – Véronique Marot (UK) – 2:25.56
      1990 – Wanda Panfil (Poland) – 2:26.31
      1991 – Rosa Mota (Portugal) – 2:26.14
      1992 – Katrin Dörre-Heinig (Germany) – 2:29.39
      1993 – Katrin Dörre-Heinig (Germany) – 2:27.09
      1994 – Katrin Dörre-Heinig (Germany) – 2:32.34
      1995 – Małgorzata Sobańska (Poland) – 2:27.43
      1996 – Liz McColgan (UK) – 2:27.54
      1997 – Joyce Chepchumba (Kenya) – 2:26.51
      1998 – Catherina McKiernan (Ireland) – 2:26.26
      1999 – Joyce Chepchumba (Kenya) – 2:23.22
      2000 – Tegla Laroupe (Kenya) – 2:24.33
      2001 – Derartu Tulu (Ethiopia) – 2:23.57
      2002 – Paula Radcliffe (UK) – 2:18.56
      2003 – Paula Radcliffe (UK) – 2:15.25
      2004 – Margaret Okayo (Kenya) – 2:22.35
      2005 – Paula Radcliffe (UK) – 2:17.42
      2006 – Deena Kastor (US) – 2:19.35
      2007 – Zhou Chunxiu (China) – 2:20.38
      2008 – Irina Mikitenko (Germany) – 2:24.14
      2009 – Irina Mikitenko (Germany) – 2:22.11
      2010 – Aselefech Mergia (Ethiopia) – 2:22.38
      2011 – Mary Keitany (Kenya) – 2:19.19
      2012 – Mary Keitany (Kenya) – 2:18.37
      2013 – Priscah Jeptoo (Kenya) – 2:20.15
      2014 – Edna Kiplagat (Kenya) – 2:20.21
      2015 – Tigist Tufa (Ethiopia) – 2:23.21
      2016 – Jemima Sumgong (Kenya) –  2:22.58
      2017 – Mary Keitany (Kenya) – 2:17.01
      2018 – Vivian Cheruiyot (Kenya) – 02:18.31
      2019 – Brigid Kosgei (Kenya) – 2:18.20
      2020 – Brigid Kosgei (Kenya) – 2:18.58
      2021 – Joyciline Jepkosgei (Kenya) – 2:17.43
      2022 – Yalemzerf Yehualaw (Ethiopia) – 2:17:26

      Wheelchair race – men’s winners

      1983 –  Gordon Perry (UK) – 3:20.07
      1984 – Kevin Breen (Ireland) – 2:38.40
      1985 – Chris Hallam (UK) –  2:19.53
      1986 – Gerry O’Rourke (Ireland) – 2:26.38
      1987 –  Chris Hallam (UK) – 2:08.34
      1988 – Ted Vince (Canada) – 2:01.37
      1989 – David Holding (UK) – 1:59.31
      1990 – Hakan Ericsson (Sweden) – 1:57.12
      1991 – Farid Amarouche (France) – 1:52.52
      1992 – Daniel Wesley (Canada) – 1:51.42
      1993 – George Vandamme (Belgium) – 1:44.10
      1994 – David Holding (UK) – 1:46.06
      1995 – Heinz Frei (Switzerland) – 1:39.14
      1996 – David Holding (UK) – 1:43.48
      1997 – David Holding (UK) – 1:42.15
      1998 – Heinz Frei (Switzerland) – 1:35.18
      1999 – Heinz Frei (Switzerland) – 1:35.27
      2000 – Kevin Papworth (UK) – 1:41.50
      2001 – Denis Lemeunier (France) – 1:42.37
      2002 – David Weir (UK) – 1:39.44
      2003 – Joel Jeannot (France) – 1:32.02
      2004 –  Saúl Mendoza (Mexico) – 1:36.56
      2005 – Saúl Mendoza (Mexico) – 1:35.51
      2006 – David Weir (UK) – 1:29.48
      2007 – David Weir (UK) – 1:30.51
      2008 – David Weir (UK) – 1:33.56
      2009 – Kurt Fearnley (Australia) – 1:28.57
      2010 – Josh Cassidy (Canada) – 1:35.21
      2011 – David Weir (UK) – 1:30.05
      2012 – David Weir (UK) – 1:32.26
      2013 – Kurt Fearnley (Australia) – 1:31.29
      2014 – Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1:32.41
      2015 – Joshua George (US) – 1:31.31
      2016 – Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1:35.19
      2017 – David Weir (UK) – 1:31.06
      2018 – David Weir (UK) – 1:31.15
      2019 – Daniel Romanchuk (USA) – 1:33.37
      2020 – Brent Lakatos (Canada) – 1:36.04
      2021 – Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1:26.27
      2022 Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1:24:38

      Wheelchair race – women’s winners

      1983 – Denise Smith (UK) – 4:29.03
      1984 – Kay McShane (Ireland) – 3:10.04
      1985 – Kay McShane (Ireland) – 2:47.12
      1986 – Kay McShane (Ireland) – 3:02.40
      1987 – Karen Davidson (UK) – 2:45.30
      1988 – Karen Davidson (UK) – 2:41.45
      1989 – Josie Cichockyj (UK) – 3:03.54
      1990 – Connie Hansen (Denmark) – 2:10.25
      1991 – Connie Hansen (Denmark) – 2:04.40
      1992 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:17.23
      1993 – Rose Hill (UK) – 2:03.05
      1994 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:08.26
      1995 – Rose Hill (UK) –  2:17.02
      1996 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:08.26
      1997 – Monica Wetterstrom (Sweden) – 1:49.09
      1998 – Tanni Grey (UK) –  2:02.01
      1999 – Monica Wetterstrom (Sweden) – 1:57.38
      2000 – Sarah Piercy (UK) – 2:23.30
      2001 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:13.55
      2002 – Tanni Grey (UK) – 2:22.51
      2003 – Francesca Porcellato (Italy) – 2:04.21
      2004 – Francesca Porcellato (Italy) – 2:04.58
      2005 – Francesca Porcellato (Italy) – 1:57.00
      2006 – Francesca Porcellato (Italy) – 1:59.57
      2007 – Shelly Woods (UK) – 1:50.40
      2008 – Sandra Graf (Switzerland) – 1:48.04
      2009 – Amanda McGrory (US) – 1:50.39
      2010 – Wakako Tsuchida (Japan) – 1:52.33
      2011 – Amanda McGrory (US) – 1:46.31
      2012 – Shelly Woods (UK) – 1:49.10
      2013 – Tatyana McFadden (US) – 1:46.02
      2014 – Tatyana McFadden (US) – 1:45.12
      2015 – Tatyana McFadden (US) – 1:41.14
      2016 – Tatyana McFadden (US) – 1:44.14
      2017 – Manuela Schär (Switzerland) – 1:39.57
      2018 – Madison de Rozario (Australia) – 1:42.58
      2019 – Manuela Schar (Switzerland) – 1:44.09
      2020 – Nikita den Boer (Netherland) – 1:40.07
      2021 – Manuela Schar (Switzerland) – 1:39.52
      2022 – Catherine Debrunner (Switzerland) – 1:38:24 More

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      Bayern Munich 1 Man City 1 (1-4) LIVE RESULT: Haaland bounces back as Tuchel SENT OFF in wild Champions League tie

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      MANCHESTER CITY have sailed into the Champions League semi-finals after a huge 4-1 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich.Erling Haaland bounced back from missing a penalty to open the scoring before Bayern equalised with a controversial spot kick of their own.
      While Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel was sent off to the stands after two yellow cards.
      Real Madrid now await again in the semi-final this year for City.

      Kick-off: 8pm UK
      TV channel: BT Sport 1
      Live stream: BT Sport website and app
      Bayern Munich XI: Sommer; Pavard, De Ligt, Upamecano, Cancelo; Kimmich, Goretzka; Coman, Musiala, Sane; Choupo-Moting
      Man City XI: Ederson; Stones, Ruben Dias, Akanji, Ake; Rodri; Bernardo Silva, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Grealish; Haaland

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      Follow ALL of the latest updates below…
      Goodbye!
      Manchester City are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League and will play Real Madrid.
      Pep Guardiola’s side were dominant and put in a controlled performance against Bayern Munich tonight.
      Read more on tonight’s game via SunSport as Thomas Tuchel was sent off and s***housery led to Erling Haaland missing a penalty.
      Credit: PA
      Tuchel’s tough start
      Life at Bayern Munich has not been easy since Thomas Tuchel took over from Julian Nagelsmann.
      He has took charge of six matches, winning just two, his first against Borussia Dortmund and clash with Freiburg.
      Since then, he has overseen Bayern being knocked out of the Champions League to Man City and the DFB Pokal to Freiburg.
      They also failed to beat Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.
      “We are exhausted”
      Pep Guardiola has claimed that his players are “exhausted” and he is unsure how fit they will be for the FA Cup clash against Sheffield United on Saturday.
      Guardiola said: “Of course, three years in a row in the semi finals of the Champions League.
      “We struggled in the first half. Upamecano broke all the lines down our left side and we struggled with Coman. We were fortunate before the penalty miss, they had one or two chances and anything could happen but we defended really well.
      “The finishing from Erling was really, really good. He is so young. The experience that we have in this competition, the players feel it a lot, they want to do it really well. The second half was much, much better since minute one.
      “We are exhausted. I don’t know how we recover to play against Sheffield United.”
      Silva’s post-match thoughts
      Bernardo Silva has spoken to BT Sport on City’s Champions League hopes, Erling Haaland and Real Madrid.
      Silva said: “We struggled until February because we couldn’t get in that usual run we had before of winning 10-15 games in a row but now we are very consistent, we feel we have a chance in every competition and we are going for them.
      “We are at that point of the season where if you drop your performance in one game you are out of a competition. It is going to be tough but we are going to work very hard to bring some titles home.
      “Building win after win, that confidence, it is very important and we need to keep it that way.”
      On Haaland, Silva said: “Erling is a special player, a different player to what we had in the past. He doesn’t need many touches. He is like a shadow for 85 minutes and touches the ball once it is a goal.
      “When we have that special player in attack it makes us feel more comfortable at the back.”
      On Real Madrid in the next round after losing to them at that stage last year: “Revenge? Hopefully yes.
      “We will go for it definitely. We always go for it but we feel the team is very, very confident at the minute. I think we are going through.”
      Elsewhere… Milan derby ahead
      Inter Milan have beat Benfica 5-3 on aggregate to set up a Milan derby in the semi-final.
      Simone Inzaghi’s side beat the Portuguese outfit 2-0 in Lisbon then got a 3-3 draw at the San Siro tonight.
      AC Milan beat Napoli yesterday and it sets up a highly-anticipated tie in the next round.
      Semi-Final draw – ties to be played on 9th/10th and 16th/17th May:

      AC Milan vs Inter
      Real Madrid vs Man City

      City to go all the way?
      Man City dominated at home and produced a controlled display away and deservedly go through to the semi-finals.
      Bayern got out off the blocks fast and created chances in the opening stages.
      But City weathered the storm and stood strong, then after they looked more than assured and they did not look fazed by the occasion.
      With Haaland up top and the flair of De Bruyne behind him, they will always score goals.
      Yet, it is the defensive that will get the plaudits tonight. Dias and Stones were exceptional at the back and nobody could get past Rodri in the heart of midfield.
      City have comfortably beaten one of the best sides in Europe over two legs and are playing with such confidence.
      They look unstoppable in this competition. However, in Real Madrid they face the most experienced side in the world when it comes to performing on the biggest stage.
      Credit: Getty
      Full Time: Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City (1-4)
      Man City are through to the semi-finals and will meet Real Madrid.
      Haaland may have missed a penalty before he eventually did get his goal with a clinical finish.
      Kimmich added a late equaliser but it was not enough.
      The third year in a row City make the last four in the Champions League and they look more than capable of lifting the trophy this year. An incredible performance.
      Credit: AFP
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      90+4. The cameras pan to a disapointed Tuchel.
      His Bayern team have thrown everything at City tonight.
      But Guardiola’s men are working so hard and have been defensively and tactically fantastic tonight.
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      90+2. What a chance.
      The ball is spread wide to Davies and he fires it towards the front post.
      Mane is there and he smashed it just wide.
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      90. Five minutes added.
      Bayern fans have seen enough and are heading to the exit.
      Upamecano wishes he was following them as his nightmare tie gets worse as he gives the ball away again.
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      88. Let the chaos continue. Stanisic gets a yellow card. That is the eleventh of the game including those for Tuchel.
      He has one bite at Grealish, doesn’t foul him.
      So, he decided to go in for him again and it’s a certain yellow card.
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      86. Tuchel sent off, second yellow. He has completely lost his cool, not for the first time tonight.
      Grealish instigated the latest issue by pulling back Coman after getting him in a headlock.
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      85. Davies does brilliantly, charging down the left at a rapid speed.
      He pulls it back to Tel on the edge of the box and he fires it over.
      Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      84. Haaland goes off and Alvarez comes on.
      Bayern fans boo off the ex-Borussia Dortmund star.
      GOAL: Bayern Munich 1-1 Man City
      83. Kimmich scores.
      He goes down the middle and Ederson dives to his left.
      It will be nothing more than a consolation.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      81. VAR are checking for a Bayern penalty… and it has been given.
      Mane booted the ball at Akanji’s arm from point blank range.
      It’s a terrible decision, there is nothing that Akanji can do to get out of the way.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      78. Pavard is off and Stanisic comes on.
      Bayern are left frustrated as Ederson easily claims a corner.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      76. Goal for Bayern, but no it won’t count.
      Coman is adjudged to be offside, he picked up the ball and had the curling shot that was saved by Ederson and then tapped in by Tel.
      It won’t stand and it remains 0-1.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      74. Again City defend brilliantly.
      The ball is fizzed into Tel and Dias steps in the way so he cannot control it.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      72. Muller and the youngster Tel are on.
      Replacing Musiala and Choupo-Moting.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      70. Bayern cannot break down City, who are showing how good they are out of possession.
      Musiala shows close control to combine with Kimmich.
      But he is crowded out and is left with no choice but to try an ambitious and scooped ball forward that is calmly dealt with by Laporte.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      67. Laporte comes on for the injured Ake.
      Tuchel is growing more and more angry at the slow passing from his Bayern side.
      Choupo-Moting has a weak shot into Ederson’s arms.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      65. More boos from the home fans as Ake goes down with an injury.
      However, it does not look like time-wasting.
      Ake is holding his hamstring and he will probably have to be taken off.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      63. Davies on and Cancelo off.
      Then it’s the two that had the fight after last week’s loss – Mane on for Sane.
      The two do shake hands as the substitution is made.
      Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
      62. The belief has been sucked out of Bayern Munich and Man City are loving it.
      The confidence is now showing as Grealish makes a number of defenders squirm with his trickery.
      And De Bruyne strolls over to take a corner.
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      Is Mo Farah running the London Marathon 2023?

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      THE London Marathon will be taking place this weekend as thousands pound the streets for the 26.2m route.And before the public race there is the elite race for the world’s best runners too.
      Sir Mo last ran the London Marathon in 2019Credit: Alamy Live News
      For the first time since 2019, the race will be run in April, with the 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions taking place in October.
      Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw took first place in the top level races last year.
      While Kenenisa Bekele is the favourite to win the men’s elite race this year.
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      Is Mo Farah running the London Marathon 2023?
      Sir Mo Farah will be running the London Marathon 2023.
      Farah, 40, expects 2023 to be his last competitive year of racing before retirement.
      He said: “It has been an amazing career and, for me, to take part in London Marathon is a big deal.
      “I have always said it would be nice to win it one day, but it takes a lot.”
      Farah last competed at the London Marathon in 2019, when he finished in fifth place.
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      Injury prevented Mo from running last year.
      His best London Marathon finish was third in 2018.
      Farah will be back in action at this year’s London MarathonCredit: PA:Press Association
      When is the London Marathon 2023?

      This year’s London Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 2023.
      The event will get going from 9.30am BST.

      How can I watch the London Marathon?
      The London Marathon will be shown live on the BBC throughout the day.

      BBC One: 8.30am-2.15pm
      BBC Two: 2.15pm-3pm
      BBC Online & iPlayer: 1pm-6pm
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      Who is Joasia Zakrzewski and why has she been disqualified?

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      DISTANCE runner Joasia Zakrzewski is facing calls to be banned after it was found she was assisted by a vehicle during a race in April 2023.Here, we look at the circumstances behind her actions, and what she has said on the matter.
      Joasia Zakrzewski was disqualified from a race in April 2023, after it transpired she’d travelled by car for part of the race
      Who is Joasia Zakrzewski?
      Joasia Zakrzewski is a GP from Dumfries, Scotland, born on February 28, 1976.
      She studied medicine at the University of Glasgow, and qualified as a general practitioner in 2002.
      Joasia competes as an ultramarathon runner, and is ranked as one of the top competitors in the UK.
      An ultramarathon is a long distance running event that exceeds the 26 miles, 385 yard distance of a normal marathon.
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      Joasia holds a number of records in the event, including the Scottish 24 hour record, the Scottish 100 mile record and the British 200k record.
      Why has Joasia Zakrzewski been disqualified?
      Zakrzewski competed in the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool 50-mile race on April 7, 2023.
       She was disqualified after it was found that she travelled part of the race by car.
      GPX mapping data showed that she had travelled a mile in just one minute and 40 seconds.
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      She is thought to have travelled in the vehicle for two and a half miles.
      Her running partner Adrian Scott said she was sorry for what had happened.
      Scott told the BBC: “The race didn’t go to plan.
      “She said she was feeling sick and tired in the race and wanted to drop out.
      “She has cooperated fully with the race organisers’ investigations, giving them a full account of what happened.”
      What has Joasia Zakrzewski said about the disqualification?
      Zakrzewski told the BBC on April 19, 2023, that she was extremely sorry for what she had done.
      She said: “When I got to the checkpoint I told them I was pulling out and that I had been in the car, and they said ‘you will hate yourself if you stop’.
      “I agreed to carry on in a non-competitive way.
      “I made sure I didn’t overtake the runner in front when I saw her as I didn’t want to interfere with her race.”
      At the end of the race she was given a third place medal and a trophy, and posed for pictures with other competitors.
      Zakrzewski admitted that this was wrong, saying: “I made a massive error accepting the trophy and should have handed it back.
      “I was tired and jetlagged and felt sick.
      “I hold my hands up, I should have handed them back and not had pictures done but I was feeling unwell and spaced out and not thinking clearly.”
      Third place was eventually awarded to English runner Mel Sykes, who voiced her displeasure at Zarzewski’s actions on Twitter.
      Which marathons did Joasia win?
      Zakrzewski has had a long and distinguished career in distance running.
      In February 2022, Zakrzewski won the Taipei Ultramarathon in Taiwan, setting a world record across 255 miles in the 48 hour long event.
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      She won a 24 hour event in Australia that was over 236km at the age of 44.
      She represented Scotland in the 2014 Commonwealth Games, held in Glasgow, finishing 14th in the marathon. More

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      Why isn’t Bruno Fernandes playing for Man Utd against Sevilla?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be without star man Bruno Fernandes for their Europa League quarter-final second leg clash with Sevilla.The Red Devils surrendered a two-goal lead in the first leg after two late own-goals from Tyrell Malacia and Harry Maguire.
      Harry Maguire of Manchester United dejected after scoring an own-goal to put Sevilla on level termsCredit: ALAMY
      They now travel to the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan in need of an away win against the 6-time Europa League champions.
      A tasty semi-final tie against Italian giants Juventus or Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon awaits.
      Why isn’t Bruno Fernandes playing for Man United against Sevilla?
      Eric ten Hag will have to overcome Sevilla on their own patch without the help of instrumental playmaker Bruno Fernandes.
      The Portuguese international will be unavailable after picking up three yellow cards in the Europa League this campaign.
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      His final booking was picked up for a very harsh handball decision in the first leg at Old Trafford last week.
      Fernandes was unplayable in United’s 2-0 win away at Nottingham Forest on the weekend.
      There is no doubt the Red Devils will miss his creative ability in the final third at Sevilla.
      Who could replace Bruno Fernandes?
      If fit, Marcel Sabitzer could fill the shoes of the 28-year-old for the huge European clash in Spain.
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      He flourished in the more advanced midfield role in the first leg, scoring a brace on the night.
      The Austrian was due to start against Nottingham Forest on Sunday but was pulled out of the warm-up at the City Ground as a precution.
      Should Sabitzer not be fit for the second leg, Ten Hag could deploy Christian Eriksen in the more advanced role and have Fred join Casemiro as the holding midfield pair.
      When is Sevilla vs Man United?

      Sevilla vs Man United will take place on Thursday, April 20.
      Kick off will be at 8pm UK time.
      The Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium will play host. More

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      Champions League semi-final draw: Dates, teams, fixtures – Man City and Chelsea could face off

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      THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE is reaching its business end.The quarter-finals conclude this week, and the draw for the semi-finals has already taken place.
      The Champions League semi-final draw has taken placeCredit: EPA
      The semi-final draw took place at the same time as the quarter-final draw, so each team know their clear path to the final in Istanbul on June 10.
      Manchester City have one foot in the semi-finals, leading Bayern Munich 3-0 from the first leg.
      While Chelsea have it all to do against Real Madrid, with Frank Lampard’s side 2-0 down.
      Here’s all you need to know for the crucial semi-finals.
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      When are the Champions League semi-finals?
      The Champions League semi-final first legs are taking place on May 9 and 10, with the second legs on the week of May 16 and 17.
      These are the semi-finals which will take place following the quarters.

      AC Milan/Napoli vs Inter Milan/ Benfica – semi-final 1
      Real Madrid/Chelsea vs Man City/Bayern Munich – semi-final 2

      Chelsea and Man City could meet in an all-Premier League semi-final though this depends on the Blues staging a huge comeback against Real.
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      While Serie A high-fliers Napoli must defeat rivals Milan to then face either Inter or Benfica in their semi-final.
      Erling Haaland’s Man City are closing in on the final fourCredit: Getty
      Champions League remaining dates 2022/23
      Quarter-finals: 11/12 & 18/19 April 2023Semi-finals: 9/10 & 16/17 May 2023Final: 10 June 2023 More

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      When is the London Marathon 2023? Date, start time, stream FREE, how to watch, what is the route?

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      THE London Marathon is back this weekend and thousands of runners are expected to turn out for the big race.Last year, over 40,000 runners turned out to run the 26.2 mile distance in the country’s capital.
      Around 50,000 runners are expected to run the London Marathon this yearCredit: Reuters
      And that number is set to be even more at around 50,000, with even more spectators to turn up to and show support.
      And for the first time since 2019, the race is being run in April, with the 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions taking place in October.
      Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw took first place in the top level races last year.
      When is the London Marathon 2023?

      This year’s big marathon will take place this weekend on Sunday, April 2023.
      The event will get going from 9.30am BST.
      The race will last all day, but if you finish after 4.30pm BST, you will NOT receive a medal.
      Kenenisa Bekele and Amos Kipruto are the favourites to win.

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      How can I watch?
      The London Marathon will be shown live on the BBC throughout the day.

      BBC One: 8.30am-2.15pm
      BBC Two: 2.15pm-3pm
      BBC Online & iPlayer: 1pm-6pm
      BBC Two: 6pm-7pm (highlights)

      Can I stream for free?
      You can live stream the action for FREE all day from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      You must have a valid TV licence to watch for free.
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      What is the route?
      The 26.2 mile race will begin in Greenwich in South East London, before moving on to the Cutty Sark and the Shard.
      From there, runners will cross Tower Bridge which is around the midway point of the race.
      Canary Wharf will come next and then runners will descend upon Victoria Embankment and Westminster where they will come across the London Eye.
      And lastly, they will pass Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament before turning onto The Mall toward the finish line, which is just a few metres away from Buckingham Palace. More

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      Arsenal vs Southampton: Gunners aim to put Premier League title dream back on track against Saints – TV, stream

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      ARSENAL will be hoping to get back to winning way against bottom-of-the-table Southampton on Friday night.The Gunners’ Premier League title charge took a hit last weekend after squandering a 2-0 lead against West Ham to draw 2-2 at the London Stadium.
      Arsenal’s Gabriel and Granit Xhaka look dejected after Arsenal squandered a 2-0 lead against West Ham last weekend
      Bukayo Saka’s reaction after missing a penalty to make it 3-1
      Arsenal star man Bukayo Saka missed a penalty to restore the Gunners’ two-goal cushion and make it 3-1 just after half-time.
      Three minutes later Jarrod Bowen equalised to make it 2-2 and dented Arteta’s side’s lead at the top of the table.
      Southampton go into the game at the Emirates on the back of three straight defeats in the Premier League.
      Crystal Palace the latest side to pile mystery on the Saints after the Eagles walked out 2-0 winners at St Mary’s last weekend.
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      When is Arsenal vs Southampton?

      Arsenal vs Southampton is on Friday, April 21.
      Kick off is at 8pm UK time.
      The Emirates will play host.

      What TV channel is Arsenal vs Southampton on?

      Arsenal vs Southampton will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      Coverage will begin at 7pm UK time.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog for all the latest updates from the Emirates.

      Can Arsenal vs Southampton be live streamed?

      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app.
      You can download the NOW app for free on your smartphone or tablet device.
      You can purchase a NOW Sports Membership which gives you access to all 11 Sky Sports channels for £21 a month for six months and £34.99 after the six-month period.

      Team news
      Arsenal
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      Oleksandr Zinchenko missed the Gunners’ 2-2 draw with West Ham last weekend due to a groin injury.
      Arteta will be hoping the Ukrainian will be fit enough to return to the squad for the visit of Southampton.
      William Saliba will still be missing for the Gunners with a back issue, while Eddie Nketiah returned to the bench last weekend.
      Long-term absentees Mohamed Elneny and Takehiro Tomiyasu will remain out as they continue with their recovery.
      Southampton
      Ainsley Maitland-Niles will be unable to face his parent club at the Emirates on Friday night.
      Meanwhile, Che Adams could return to the squad after missing the last four games with a calf injury.
      Elsewhere, Mohamed Salisu and Mislav Orsic could also feature for the Saints after time on the sidelines.
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      Odds

      Arsenal – 1/5
      Draw – 11/2
      Southampton – 14/1

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More