A 36-year-old man has tragically died after taking part in the 2022 London Marathon.
He collapsed just three miles from the end of the 26.2 mile race and, although an ambulance arrived within three minutes, he sadly died later in hospital. The man was from southeast England but no further details on his identity have been released with his family asking for privacy.
Organisers said in a statement: "Everyone involved in the organisation of the London Marathon would like to express sincere condolences to his family and friends." The cause of death will be established later through a medical examination.
It is estimated more than 40,000 runners competed in this year's London Marathon, who were roared on by crowds lining the capital's streets for the world-famous event. Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw won the elite men's and women's London Marathons, while Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner both broke the course record in the elite wheelchair races.
Kipruto won in style, raising his arms in celebration down the final straight as he claimed victory in 2:04:39. The Kenyan broke away from the pack late in the race with a powerful surge and finished ahead of Leul Gebresilase and Bashir Abdi.
Yehualaw triumphed in the elite women's marathon in her first ever attempt, falling just short of breaking the course record with a time of 2:17:25. The 23-year-old Ethiopian finished ahead of last year's winner Joyciline Jepkosgei and compatriot Alemu Megertu after pulling away with three miles to go.
In the men's elite wheelchair race, Marcel Hug successfully defended his title in a course record time of 1:24:38. While Romanchuck had to settle for second place, Britain's David Weir, who competed in his 23rd London Marathon, earned the final podium spot after an impressive sprint finish.
Debrunner set a new course record in the women's elite wheelchair race, winning her first London Marathon title in 1:38:24. It is the 27-year-old's second marathon victory in the space of a week after she claimed her first ever win at the Berlin Marathon.
Many celebrities once again took part in the London Marathon, including Mark Wright, who was attempting to complete the course for the very first time. Pictures captured the former TOWIE star bravely limp across the finishing mile hitting a time of 03:41:47.
He was greeted with smiles and hugs as he finished the race by his mother Carol Wright and wife, Michelle Keegan. The 35-year-old ran for Flora as part of their Get Towns Active campaign, which encourages people across the UK and Ireland to take the natural next steps to live a healthy and more active lifestyle.
