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The London Marathon has set a new record for the biggest one-day fundraising event, organisers say.

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe had a busy Sunday - completing his eighth London Marathon before watching his side in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

More than 50,000 people are running through the capital, many in fancy dress.

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir storms to victory in a women's only world-record time of two hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds at the London Marathon.

Switzerland's Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner surge to victory in the men's and women's wheelchair races at the London Marathon.

BBC Sport's Steve Cram urges Harry Judd to slow down as the pair talk while the McFly drummer runs the London Marathon.

Watch as Kenyan Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir, wins the London Marathon in a new women's-only world record time - the fastest time in a race without male pace makers.

Tributes will be paid to Kelvin Kiptum, a world record could be set and famous faces take to the start line - here's everything you need to know about this year's London Marathon.

Russell Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, has completed the London Marathon.

Gabby Logan presents highlights from the 44th London Marathon.

Russell Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, has completed the London Marathon.

BBC Sport captures the rollercoaster of emotions experienced by runners at last year's London Marathon.

BBC Sport captures the rollercoaster of emotions experienced by runners at last year's London Marathon.

Sweden's Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the opening Diamond League meeting of the season in Xiamen, China.

Sweden's Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the opening Diamond League meeting of the season in Xiamen, China.

Watch as Sweden's Armand Duplantis breaks his own men's world pole vault record, increasing it from 6.23m to 6.24m at the Diamond League in Xiamen.

Watch as Sweden's Armand Duplantis breaks his own men's world pole vault record, increasing it from 6.23m to 6.24m at the Diamond League in Xiamen.