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    Sir Jim Ratcliffe, 71, needs a PB in London Marathon if he’s to make Man Utd’s FA Cup semi-final after kick-off switch

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    SIR JIM RATCLIFFE is set for the race of his life if he is to attend Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final next month.The Red Devils booked their place in the final four by dramatically beating Liverpool 4-3 at Old Trafford last weekend.Sir Jim Ratcliffe helped to fund record-breaking distance runner Eliud KipchogeCredit: AFPMan Utd will be back at Wembley on Sunday, April 21Credit: AlamyStanding between Erik ten Hag’s side and the final will be Championship Coventry City.The FA have confirmed that the match is set to go ahead on Sunday, April 21 with a 3:30pm kick-off.FA chiefs initially pushed for the game to kick-off at 4pm, but the start time was moved earlier after it was deemed to be a “high-risk” fixture by police.The date of United’s match presents a conundrum for partial owner – as he’s already made plans.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRatcliffe, 71, is set to run the London Marathon that day.Usually getting underway at around 10:30am, the veteran billionaire would have to smash last year’s 4:30 time in order to make it to Wembley in time.The Marathon starts in Greenwich, East London.It then snakes around the capital before reaching the finishing line in Westminster.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERFrom there he’d be looking at an hour’s journey at the very least, by car or public transport, to reach Wembley for the match.Ratcliffe’s Ineos funded Eluid Kipchoge’s amazing 1:59 time at the Vienna Marathon in 2019.Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans for Manchester United’s stadium, Old Trafford, could be a new ground for the cost of an old ground refitAnd Britain’s richest man recently discussed his love of distance running while appearing on Geraint Thomas’ podcast.Asked how many marathons he’s run in his life, Ratcliffe said: “It’s somewhere approaching 40. My project certainly doesn’t have a one in it!”I did London last year. I did four and a half. I’m doing London again this year. It’s only six weeks away.”I trained for London last year and I had a hamstring issue. I was out for five weeks and I didn’t have much time to retrain. I went to Africa, it was quite warm and I had a go. It was okay.”Exactly the same thing has happened this year. I’ve had five weeks out with a hamstring so I only started training a week ago for London. It’s not very long. I need to get going.”Ratcliffe, who owns 27.7 per cent of his boyhood club, is a keen adventurer at heart.He has completed the gruelling Marathon Des Sables across the Sahara Desert.While he has also trekked BOTH the North and South poles.Ratcliffe even completed an Ironman triathlon, which consists of a 2.4 miles swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run, aged 64.While the Ineos chief aims to complete his latest physical challenge, Ten Hag will be aiming to mastermind a victory over second-tier Coventry to reach his second consecutive FA Cup final.United skipper Bruno Fernandes has an unusual reason for already having the inside track on Mark Robins’ side.The Portuguese, 29, told MUTV: “It is a tough game. I see some some of their games because my chef at home is a Sunderland fan.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I get to see some Championship games sometimes with him at home.”They have good players on the ball. They are really difficult to play against physically. We saw it against Wolves.”Bruno Fernandes already has the lowdown on Man Utd’s semi-final opponentsCredit: Getty More

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      How tragic Kelvin Kiptum went from having to borrow shoes to London Marathon record just a YEAR after first 26-mile race

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      KELVIN Kiptum, running legend, made incredible progress in his record-breaking athletics career before he died tragically aged just 24.Kiptum, who began running competitively in 2018, ran his first race in borrowed running shoes when he couldn’t afford to buy his own.
      Kelvin Kiptum was a record-breaking marathon runnerCredit: Splash
      The aftermath of Kiptum’s horror crash on Sunday eveningCredit: Reuters
      Kelvin Kiptum with his coach Rwandan Gervais Hakizimana – both men died in the crashCredit: AFP
      Kiptum attends the international elite men’s press conference in London on April 20, 2023 ahead of the London marathonCredit: AFP
      But just a few years later he had set an incredible Marathon record no one else has ever been able to achieve.
      Kiptum competed in his first Marathon in Valencia, in 2022.
      He became only the third man ever to break a record of two hours and two minutes, crossing the line in two hours and one minute, 53 seconds.
      Just a year later he won the London Marathon in April after two hours, one minute and 25 seconds.
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      And that October in the Chicago Marathon he finished in a truly incredible two hours and 35 seconds – becoming the only person to ever hit it in under two hours and one minute.
      He once told BBC Sport Africa: “It has been a long journey for me through my career.
      “I have been trying so hard to pursue this dream to run a world record.
      “It has come true and I am really happy. My life has now changed.”
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      Early in his career, Kiptum didn’t have the money to travel to track sessions, and had to start training on the road.
      Most long distance runners train first during track sessions and work up to the road.
      He said in an interview: “My training place is far from a track, so I started training with road-running guys – and that’s how I got into marathon.”
      Kiptum also had to work hard to convince his family it was a career worth pursuing, before he ended up breaking international records.
      The athlete began running with a half-marathon at age 13, but it would be years before he started working with his coach in 2020 and entered the international stage.
      Horror car crash
      Tragically just days ago the athlete was involved in a horror car crash in Kenya with his coach, Garvais Hakizimana.
      Both men were killed, just days after Kiptum’s world-breaking records were ratified by World Athletics.
      And the incredible runner was in the midst of training for the Rotterdam Marathon on April 14.
      He had also been picked by Kenya to represent the country in this summer’s 2024 Olympics in Paris.
      Kenya’s former prime minister Raila Odinga confirmed Kiptum had died on X, writing: “Devastating news as we mourn the loss of a remarkable individual, Kelvin Kiptum, World Record holder and Kenyan athletics icon.
      “Together with his coach, they tragically passed on in an accident tonight.
      “My deepest condolences to his loved ones, friends, and the entire athletics fraternity.
      “Our nation grieves the profound loss of a true hero.”
      London Marathon organisers added: “We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the terrible news of the death of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana.
      “The thoughts of everyone at the TCS London Marathon are with Kelvin’s and Gervais’ family and friends.”
      World Athletics president Seb Coe said: “On behalf of all World Athletics we send our deepest condolences to their families, friends, teammates and the Kenyan nation.
      “It was only earlier this week in Chicago, the place where Kelvin set his extraordinary marathon World Record, that I was able to officially ratify his historic time.
      “An incredible athlete leaving an incredible legacy, we will miss him dearly.”
      Another passenger, a woman named as Sharon Kosgey, reportedly survived the crash and is in hospital with serious injuries.
      Local police said the accident happened on Sunday evening after Kiptum lost control of the car and veered off the road before landing in a ditch.
      Both men died instantly.
      Humble beginnings
      Kiptum’s coach Hakizimana also told the BBC about his amazing rise to success.
      He said: “I knew him when he was a little boy, herding livestock barefooted.
      “It was in 2009, I was training near his father’s farm, he’d come kicking at my heels and I would chase him away.
      “Now, I am grateful to him for his achievement.”
      Kiptum apparently needed lots of gentle coaching to come around to the idea of running a marathon – as he once feared it would be too difficult.
      His coach said: “He had some fear and preferred the shorter half-marathon until 2022 when he finally agreed to a marathon.”
      The Kenyan track star also had to convince his family about the career path he was considering – they wanted him to go to university.
      Kiptum opened up about his relationship with his dad in an interview and said: “He wanted me to study to pursue my diploma to be an electrician but I was saying that I needed to be an athlete – I had that passion.
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      “That period was very hard for me because I trained for four years, yet there were no successes and they were disappointed in me. But I kept on pushing.”
      But over the years his father warmed to the idea and ended up helping his son to keep up with training.
      Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum celebrates winning the 2023 Chicago MarathonCredit: AFP
      Kiptum ran the Chicago race in a world record time of two hours and 35 seconds on October 8, 2023Credit: AFP More

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      Kelvin Kiptum dead: World record holder & London Marathon winner dies aged just 24 alongside his coach as world mourns

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      LONDON Marathon winner and world record holder Kelvin Kiptum has died aged just 24.The Kenyan long distance runner was killed alongside his coach Garvais Hakizimana in a car crash.
      Kelvin Kiptum crosses the finish line to win the Elite Men’s Marathon during the 2023 TCS London Marathon in April 2023Credit: Getty
      Kiptum with his coach Hakizimana, who also died in the smashCredit: AFP
      The Kenyan was selected to represent his country ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in ParisCredit: X/@RailaOdinga
      The Kenyan international poses alongside Sifan Hassan, winner of the Elite Women’s race, with the Chris Brasher Memorial Trophy last yearCredit: PA
      Kiptum won the London Marathon in April last year and broke the course record, crossing the line in two hours one minute and 25 seconds.
      Just months later he smashed the world marathon record in Chicago, completing the 26 mile race in just two hours and 35 seconds.
      International track federation World Athletics had only ratified his records last week.
      Kenya’s former prime minister Raila Odinga confirmed Kiptum had died on X, writing: “Devastating news as we mourn the loss of a remarkable individual, Kelvin Kiptum, World Record holder and Kenyan athletics icon.
      “Together with his coach, they tragically passed on in an accident tonight.”
      “My deepest condolences to his loved ones, friends, and the entire athletics fraternity.
      How Kelvin Kiptum went from borrowing shoes to winning London MarathonKelvin Kiptum was renowned for being the only person in history to run the marathon in under two hours and one minute.
      But the Kenyan, 24, had to rise from the depths of poverty prior to his remarkable success.
      When he lined up for his first major local competition in 2018, Kiptum did so wearing borrowed running shoes because he could not afford a pair of his own.
      Kiptum began his career on the road, breaking away from the past tradition of athletes starting on the track before switching to longer distances.
      But that wasn’t out of choice.
      Kiptum claims he made the decision purely because of a lack of resources.
      “I had no money to travel to track sessions,” he explained to BBC Sport Africa.
      “My training place is far from a track, so I started training with road-running guys – and that’s how I got into marathon.”

      “Our nation grieves the profound loss of a true hero.”
      The crash happened on a road in Western Kenya – a high-altitude area commonly used as a training base for long-distance athletes.
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      Kiptum described his astonishing rise to success in an interview with the BBC last year.
      He ran his first major local competition in borrowed shoes, as he couldn’t afford a pair himself.
      Kiptum said: “It has been a long journey for me through my career.
      “I have been trying so hard to pursue this dream to run a world record.
      “It has come true and I am really happy. My life has now changed.”
      His coach Hakizimana – who also died in the smash – told of how he knew Kiptum from a young boy in the same interview.
      He said: “I knew him when he was a little boy, herding livestock barefooted.
      “It was in 2009, I was training near his father’s farm, he’d come kicking at my heels and I would chase him away.
      “Now, I am grateful to him for his achievement.”
      London Marathon organisers said: “We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the terrible news of the death of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana.
      “The thoughts of everyone at the TCS London Marathon are with Kelvin’s and Gervais’ family and friends.”
      World Athletics president Seb Coe said: “On behalf of all World Athletics we send our deepest condolences to their families, friends, teammates and the Kenyan nation.
      “It was only earlier this week in Chicago, the place where Kelvin set his extraordinary marathon World Record, that I was able to officially ratify his historic time.
      “An incredible athlete leaving an incredible legacy, we will miss him dearly.”
      Local reports state that a second passenger, a lady identified as Sharon Kosgey, was in the car at the time of the crash.
      She survived the impact but with serious injuries, and was rushed to Racecourse Hospital for medical attention.
      The bodies of Kiptum and Hakiziman were taken to the hospital’s mortuary.
      Elgeyo Marakwet Police Commander Petr Mulinge confirmed the accident took place at approximately 11pm (8pm GMT) on Sunday.
      According to Mulinge, Kiptum had lost control of the vehicle, veering off the road and landing in a ditch about 60 metres away before colliding with a tree.
      He added that Kiptum and Hakizimana “died on the spot”.
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      Kiptum was currently training to run just under two hours at the Rotterdam Marathon on April 14.
      He had also been selected by Kenya for this summer’s 2024 Olympics in Paris.
      Why it took Kiptum 23 YEARS to agree to run a marathonKiptum may have been a world record holder and champion but it took a lot of convincing to get him to run in the first place.
      According to his coach Garvais Hakizimana – who died alongside him this week – Kiptum needed time to warm up to the idea of running a marathon.
      The Kenyan initially feared that it might be too tough.
      “He had some fear and preferred the shorter half-marathon until 2022 when he finally agreed to a marathon,” Hakizimana told BBC Sport Africa.
      Fast forward a few years and Kiptum would have 42km triumphs in Valencia, London and Chicago.
      But there were also other complications getting in the way of Kiptum fulfilling his potential.
      Kiptum had to convince his family that he could make it in athletics.
      His father had been adamant that he should go to college instead.
      “He wanted me to study to pursue my diploma to be an electrician but I was saying that I needed to be an athlete – I had that passion,” Kiptum recalled.
      “That period was very hard for me because I trained for four years, yet there were no successes and they were disappointed in me. But I kept on pushing.”
      Eventually his father came around, even occasionally helping him get to early morning training on time.

      Kiptum poses as he celebrates winning the elite men’s race in just two hours and 35 secondsCredit: Reuters More

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      People are only just realising why a marathon is 26.2 miles

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      PEOPLE are only just realising why a marathon is 26.2 miles. With 40,000 runners entering the London Marathon every year, many are unaware as to why they have to complete the gruelling number of miles.
      Many are unaware why the marathon is the length it isCredit: Rex
      The idea for a marathon first came about in 490 BC when a Greek messenger ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver news – which was just 25 miles.
      However, in 1908 when the Olympic games were held in London, things changed.
      It’s since been suggested Queen Alexandra, the wife of then reigning monarch Edward VII, wanted the marathon to start in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
      This was so kids in the Royal Family could watch from their nursery windows.
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      With the finish line being in front of the Royal Box at the Olympic Stadium, it meant the distance would have been 26.2 miles.
      The insight into the marathon’s history comes less than a week after the big day.

      And the ballot for 2024 is now open with potential participants only having until tomorrow to enter.
      You can enter the ballot to run in the London Marathon 2024 on the TCS London Marathon website.
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      Where did Mo Farah finish and what was his time at London Marathon 2023?

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      SIR MO FARAH has crossed the finish line in his final London Marathon in the capital.The British icon announced that 2023 would be his last year of competitive racing.
      Mo Farah crosses the finish line in the Elite Men’s race at the 2023 London Marathon
      Prior to competing, Farah 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.
      The six-time Olympic gold medalist was ruled out of the race last year due to a hip injury.
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      Where did Mo Farah finish in the London Marathon 2023?
      Mo Farah finished in an impressive ninth place in this year’s elite race in the capital.
      The 40-year-old completed the London Marathon in a time of 2hrs 10min 28sec.
      Sir Mo Farah last competed in the elite race back in 2019 when he finished fifth place with a time of 2hrs 5min 039sec.
      He has featured in five London Marathons, with his best time coming in 2019.
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      Farah’s highest-placed finish, however, came in 2018 as he finished third with a time of 2hrs 06min 29sec
      Who won the men’s elite race at the London Marathon 2023?
      Here are all the results from this year’s men’s elite race at the London Marathon:

      1st: Kelvin Kiptum (Kenya) – 2hrs 01min 27sec
      2nd: Geoffrey Kamworor (Kenya) – 02:04:23
      3rd: Tamirat Tola (Ethiopia) – 02:04:59
      4th: Leul Gebresilase (Ethiopia) – 02:05:45
      5th: Seifu Tura (Ethiopia) – 02:06:38
      6th: Emile Cairess (Great Britain) – 02:08:07
      7th: Brett Robinson (Australia) – 02:10:19
      8th: Phil Sesemann (Great Britain) – 02:10:23
      9th: Sir Mo Farah (Great Britain) – 02:10:28
      10th: Chris Thompson (Great Britain) – 02:11:50

      When is the 2024 London Marathon and how can I apply?

      The London Marathon 2024 will take place on Sunday, April 21.
      The ballot for the London Marathon 2024 is open.
      The ballot will be open until Saturday, April 29.
      If you are successful in the ballot, it will cost £69.99 to secure your place. More

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      Who won London Marathon 2023? Full results and times of men’s and women’s races

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      THE most talked about race on the British athletics calendar has concluded as tens of thousands take part in the capital.All of the professional runners are eyeing up the huge prize pot as well as the right to say they have won the prestigious race.
      Sifan Hassan wins the women’s elite London Marathon
      Mo Farah took part in this year’s London Marathon as he expects 2023 to be his final year of competitive racing.
      Here are all the results from the 2023 London Marathon:
      London Marathon 2023 results
      Men’s elite race results and times:

      1st: Kelvin Kiptum (Kenya) – 2hrs 01min 27sec
      2nd: Geoffrey Kamworor (Kenya) – 02:04:23
      3rd: Tamirat Tola (Ethiopia) – 02:04:59
      4th: Leul Gebresilase (Ethiopia) – 02:05:45
      5th: Seifu Tura (Ethiopia) – 02:06:38
      6th: Emile Cairess (Great Britain) – 02:08:07
      7th: Brett Robinson (Australia) – 02:10:19
      8th: Phil Sesemann (Great Britain) – 02:10:23
      9th: Sir Mo Farah (Great Britain) – 02:10:28
      10th: Chris Thompson (Great Britain) – 02:11:50

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      Women’s elite race results and times:

      1st: Sifan Hassan (Netherlands) – 2hrs 18min 33sec
      2nd: Alemu Megertu (Ethiopia) – 02:18:37
      3rd: Peres Jepchirchir (Kenya) – 02:18:36
      4th: Sheila Chepkirui (Kenya) – 02:18:51
      5th: Yalemzerf Yehualaw (Ethiopia) – 02:18:53
      6th: Judith Jeptum Korir (Kenya) – 02:20:41
      7th: Almaz Ayana (Ethiopia) – 02:20:44
      8th: Tadu Teshome (Ethiopia) – 02:21:31
      9th: Sofia Yaremchuk (Italy) – 02:24:02
      10th: Susanna Sullivan (USA) – 02:24:27

      Men’s wheelchair race results and times:

      1st: Marcel Hug (Switzerland) – 1hrs 23min 44sec
      2nd: Jetze Plat (Netherlands) – 01:28:44
      3rd: Tomoki Suzuki (Japan) – 01:30:00
      4th: Daniel Romanchuk (USA) – 01:30:18
      5th: David Weir (Great Britan) – 01:32:45
      6th: Sho Watanabe (Japan) – 01:35:03
      7th: Jake Lappin (Australia) – 01:35:15
      8th: Michael McCabe (Great Britain) – 01:35:15
      9th: Evan Correll (USA) – 01:35:15
      10th: Ernst Van Dyk (South Africa) – 01:35:18

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      Women’s wheelchair race results and times:

      1st: Madison de Rozario (Australia) – 1hrs 38min 51sec
      2nd: Manuela Schar (Switerland) – 01:38:52
      3rd: Catherine Debrunner (Switzerland) – 01:38:54
      4th: Susannah Scaroni (USA) – 01:38:57
      5th: Wakako Tsuchida (Japan) – 01:47:40
      6th: Aline Rocha (Brazil) – 01:47:41
      7th: Eden Rainbow Cooper (Great Britain) – 01:47:43
      8th: Jenna Fesemyer (USA) – 01:47:43
      9th: Tsubasa Kina (Japan) – 01:47:48
      10th: Merle Menje (Germany) – 01:51:31

      When is the 2024 London Marathon and how can I apply?

      The London Marathon 2024 will take place on Sunday, April 21.
      The ballot for the London Marathon 2024 is open.
      The ballot will be open until Saturday, April 29.
      If you are successful in the ballot, it will cost £69.99 to secure your place. More

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      London Marathon 2024 ballot: How to apply to run in NEXT year’s big race

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      THE LONDON Marathon is taking place in the capital on SUNDAY.Almost 50,000 runners will roam the streets for the traditional 26.2 mile race, and here’s what you need to do if you want to be part of it next year…
      Runners pound the streets of London
      How can I apply for the London Marathon 2024?
      You can enter the ballot to run in the London Marathon 2024 on the TCS London Marathon website.
      The 2024 ballot is officially open, but potential participants have until Friday, 28 April to enter.
      Entering the ballot is free however, a place costs £69.99 for successful UK entrants.
      However, if you choose to donate to the London Marathon Foundation when you enter the ballot, the fee is reduced to £49.99.
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      International participants will be charged £120, plus a £26 carbon offset levy if they are successful.
      When is the London Marathon 2023?

      This year’s big marathon will take place this weekend on Sunday, April 23 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.

      The London Marathon is back in the Autumn next year
      When does the London Marathon 2023 start?
      The London Marathon is both a virtual and in-person event in 2022.
      Here are the start times for participants:

      08.30: Mini London marathon
      08.50: Elite wheelchair races
      09.00: Elite women’s race
      09.30: Elite men’s race and mass start

      What is the running route? 
      This year the race returns to its traditional Blackheath starting point. 
      It will then head east towards Charlton and Woolwich before turning west along the Thames.
      Throngs of runners will flow past the iconic Cutty Sark in Greenwich towards the Shard near London Bridge.
      Then it will cross the River Thames via the historic Tower Bridge before turning east again through the East End’s docklands and the Isle of Dogs before going past the forest of skyscrapers at Canary Wharf.
      From here it will then head west through central London, down the Embankment and finishing up on the Mall.
      View a detailed London Marathon route map here.
      What TV channel is the London Marathon on and can I live stream it?
      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)
      Live stream: BBC iPlayer

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      Olympic legend Mo Farah confirms major career announcement ahead of London Marathon and admits he’s ’emotional’

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      MO Farah admits the memory of 2012 will fire him through his final run through the streets of London on Sunday.Britain’s greatest track athlete confirmed the London Marathon will be the final 26-mile race of his career, admitting: “My body can’t do it any more.”
      Legendary long-distance runner Mo Farah celebrates double gold at London 2012Credit: PA
      Farah shows the pain and joy as he wins the Olympic 10,000m 13 years agoCredit: PA
      Four-time Olympic champ Sir Mo, 40, said: “It’s definitely been quite emotional for the last couple of years. 
      “For many years I took my body for granted.
      “You are almost like a robot, doing the same thing year after year.
      “But as you get older that totally changes because you can’t do what you used to do without getting injured.

      “That’s why this will be my last marathon. I’m coming to the end but I know I went out there and won medals for my country.
      “Sometimes I had a choice of going after medals or going after times.
      “But I’ve always believed in going after medals – because medals are there for you forever.
      “So Sunday will be emotional. I started by running and winning the mini-marathon when I was 14, then watching the senior race and telling myself I’d do that one day.
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      “It’s important for me just to finish the race on Sunday but I will also have the memory of 2012, the whole country and people of the UK behind me.
      “I still think back to London 2012 and that Super Saturday.
      “What the three of us did (Farah, Greg Rutherford and Jess Ennis all won gold) still motivates me to keep going, and keep moving.”
      Farah, who confirmed he has no intention of running in this year’s world championships, is expected to announce his farewell appearances after Sunday.
      He added: “It will be quite emotional for me this time because I know it’s my last journey.
      “It’s the end of the road. The key thing is not to let that get to me. Just go out there and run.”
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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