Heartfelt tributes have poured in for a Nottinghamshire runner who died while returning home from the London Marathon. Steve Shanks was a keen runner who had completed the marathon in an impressive two hours, 53 minutes and 26 seconds on Sunday, April 23.
He was returning home having spent the day participating in the event in the capital. Mr Shanks, who lived in Bingham, passed away at the age of 45.
He was described as a very experienced runner, having completed 287 parkruns. A statement from organisers read: "Everyone at London Marathon Events was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden death of Steve Shanks as he travelled home on Sunday 23 April after taking part in the London Marathon.
