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Robbie Chalmers

Scots man ran 26-mile London Marathon in dedication to partner's gruelling cancer battle

A Perthshire man gave his all for 26 gruelling miles and even fought back tears to complete the famous London Marathon in dedication to his cancer fighting partner.

David McLeod, 28, crossed the Buckingham Palace finish line on Sunday after three hours and 48 minutes on his feet in support of girlfriend Ellie Brown who was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at just 24 years old.

The Comrie native’s outstanding effort has raised over £4000 for the charity that supported Ellie through her toughest moments in her six months of chemotherapy.

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