London Marathon 2024 Sees Record Participation and Historic Prize Equality
The 2024 London Marathon features record-breaking participation, with 50,000 runners and equal prize money for wheelchair and non-disabled athletes.
- Record 50,000 participants join the 2024 London Marathon, setting a new benchmark for the event.
- Wheelchair and non-disabled athletes receive equal prize money for the first time, with winners awarded £44,000.
- Elite races spotlight top contenders like Emile Cairess aiming for Olympic success and David Weir seeking his ninth win.
- Tribute paid to late marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum before the elite men’s race.
- Participants include a diverse range of competitors, from MPs to former hostages, all contributing to charity fundraising efforts.
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