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London Marathon 2013
Monday 22nd April 2013 | ARIANE
Defiant runners and supporters claimed back much of the marathon spirit on Sunday as around 36,000 people pounded London's streets cheered on by an estimated crowd of half a million.
Black armbands, “For Boston” banners and yellow jerseys from the Boston Marathon were on display yesterday as tens of thousands of London Marathon runners paid tribute to the terror attack victims. Many put their hands to their hearts as they crossed the finishing line on the Mall.
London was the first of the world’s marathon “majors” to be held since three people were killed and 180 injured by two bombs in Boston last week.
On a gloriously sunny Sunday competitors and spectators refused to allow the atrocity to redefine a sporting event which so embodies indomitable human spirit, benevolence and endeavour.
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