Our highlights from the 2017 London Marathon

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Richard Parry23 April 2017

50,000 runners were due to take to the streets of the capital in to take part in the 37th London Marathon.

A record 253,930 people entered the public ballot last May, as demand for places in this year’s event far outstripped availability.

Snaking from Blackheath past many of London's iconic landmarks and finishing on the Mall, the 26.2 mile race will bring parts of the capital to a standstill with extensive road closures planned along the route.

Enjoy the highlights from another fantastic occasion via our live blog below...

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START TIMES

 

8:55am | Elite wheelchair race

9am | Elite para athletics races 

9.15am | Elite Women 

10am | Elite Men and mass start

23 April 2017

Fiona has more news regarding the earlier incident at Tooting.

The Northern line is now running between Stockwell and Morden but Tooting Broadway station remains closed

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Here's how it's currently playing out on Twitter

23 April 2017

Well this is a little different!

Duncan and Jackie got married on the Cutty Sark this morning, and the'll be taking part in the marathon later today. 

Congratulations! 

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ELITE WHEELCHAIR RACE

David Weir has taken up a nice position in third place with Marcel Hug in the lead, but it’s a big pack that’s for sure!

 

David Weir at the start of the race | Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire 

Meanwhile, the ambulant runners for the world para athletics marathon world cup have set off.

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SECURITY

You probably won’t be surprised to learn that the Metropolitan Police have launched their biggest anti-terror campaign in 36-years surrounding the marathon.

A ring of steel, made up of concrete and metal barriers, has been placed along the route in a bid to stop vehicles driving into runners and crowds in the wake of a terror attack on Westminster which killed 5 innocent people.

Firearms officers have been ordered to “shoot to kill” in the event of an attack, the Times reported.

Click here for the full story.

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AND THE ELITE WHEELCHAIR RACE IS UNDER WAY!

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The Elite wheelchair and Paralympic runners will soon be setting off, for what is expected to be David Weir's last London Marathon.

Weir is bidding to win his seventh London Marathon today, but speaking earlier in the week, race director Hugh Brasher said he feels this year's event might not be Weir's last.

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23 April 2017

TRAVEL

An update from the Standard's Fiona Simpson:

Marathon runners using the Northern line face delays after a person was hit by a train at Tooting Broadway. Services are currently suspended between Stockwell and Morden while emergency services deal with the incident. A tweet posted on the Northern lines Twitter account read: “No service (southbound only) between Stockwell and Morden due to a person on the track. Northbound services running.”

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WHERE TO WATCH?

Remember, if you're not completely content with following today's events in the comfort of your own home, you can of course check out some of London's best pubs!

Click here for our suggestions.

23 April 2017

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