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Matthew Cooper

London Marathon wheelchair winner 'won't be happy' as rival didn't do 'scrap of work'

Marcel Hug successfully defended his London Marathon title, breaking the course record as he won the elite men's wheelchair marathon.

Hug was forced to defend a late challenge from rival Daniel Romanchuck, who attempted to overtake him on the inside of the final bend after sitting behind the Swiss star for the majority of the race.

It was a tight sprint finish, but Hug was able to cut off his rival before pulling away and claiming victory. However, 11-time Paralympic champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson suggested Hug "might not be terribly happy" with Romanchuck after the American did "not do a scrap of work in the race".

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