From a slinky dog to a firefighter – the 87 London Marathon record attempts

Chris Buckle and Emma Moreton, left, and Stephen Moore, right, are among those attempting to break records at the London Marathon this year (Guinness World Records/PA) -

A duo dressed as a slinky dog and a firefighter wearing full kit are just some of the 103 runners attempting to break 87 Guinness World Records (GWR) at this year’s TCS London Marathon.

As the marathon approaches on April 27, many participants hope their quirky attempts to break records will help raise as much money and awareness as possible for their chosen charities.