London Marathon runners pay tribute to Boston NEWS
Thousands of runners who took part in the London Marathon wore black ribbons on their vests to honour the victims of the bombings at the Boston Marathon last Monday. A 30 second silence was held before the runners set off.
The London Marathon was preceded with a half minute silence for the victims of last Monday's Boston Bombings.
Thousands of runners wore black ribbons to remember the victims of the Boston Marathon and their families. A record number of 700,000 spectators lined the streets reclaiming the spirit of the marathon.
London was the first major international marathon event since the Boston bombings six days ago. The capital paid its respects to the three lives that were lost and to the 180 people that were injured by lining the streets refusing to be put off by the recent atrocity.
Runners and spectators together made this event not just a memorable occasion, but showed that they are determined that violence and terror is not the answer, and they remain defiant.
Organisers of the London Marathon - Virgin pledged to donate £2 for every person who crossed the finishing line to the One Fund Boston charity, which has been set up to raise money for the victims of last Monday's bombings.
A full security review had been put in force prior to the event, with the Metropolitan Police adding extra officers as 'reassurance patrols'. The Marathon went ahead without incident.
It has been reported that more than 5,000 runners received medical assistance during this years marathon; this was higher than last year but it was thought that the warmer weather during the early part of the race was to blame.
A St John's Ambulance events manager told the BBC:#quote#Most of the runners who needed treatment were suffering from cramp, sprains, exhaustion and vomiting. More than 40 competitors were taken to hospital suffering from more serious conditions including exercise-associated collapse and suspected fractures.#/quote#
Many celebrities took part in the race including, Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls, singer Katherine Jenkins, cricketer Andrew Strauss, and Harry Judd from the band McFly.
Patron of the London Marathon Charitable Trust, Prince Harry was on hand to award the winners of the marathon their medals.
Source: BBC.co.uk
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