As the dust settles on what was an exhilarating Sunday morning in Berlin last week, Eliud Kipchoge’s marathon world record has sent a bolt of lightning through this weekend’s London Marathon elite fields. Inspirational, yes, but this year’s race may now bring an added layer of naivety among its world-class runners, determined to test the veracity of the legendary Kenyan’s mantra “no human is limited”. It should make for a series of thrilling races with the lure of greatness likely to justify numerous gambles.
Amid great poignancy surrounding the nation mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II in recent weeks, Sunday’s race will aim to celebrate her life with a series of tributes. Having officially started the iconic race as recently as 2018, the Queen’s former residence Buckingham Palace will also provide a stunning backdrop as the 26.2-mile route winds towards the finish line.
