The London Marathon is expected to break the global record for the largest field, with over 56,000 runners participating on April 27. The current record stands at 55,646, set by the New York City Marathon. Over 840,000 applications were received, nearly half from women. Notable athletes including Eliud Kipchoge and Ruth Chepngetich will compete.
The London Marathon is on course to establish a new world record for participation with over 56,000 runners anticipated for the race scheduled on April 27. Organizers announced that this figure will surpass the previous record of 55,646 finishers set by the New York City Marathon in November.
Organizers of the London Marathon noted they received a staggering 840,318 applications for this year’s race, with nearly half of the entries being from women. Hugh Brasher, the CEO of the London Marathon, expressed enthusiasm regarding this milestone, stating, “The 45th edition is a landmark year for us, and it would be wonderful to mark that by becoming the biggest marathon ever staged anywhere in the world.”
Notable athletes such as Eliud Kipchoge, the Olympic champion from Rio and Tokyo, will return to compete for the first time since 2020. Additionally, Ruth Chepngetich, the women’s world record holder, and Olympic champion Sifan Hassan have been confirmed to participate in the event as well.
In summary, the London Marathon is poised to break the world record for the largest number of participants, anticipated to exceed 56,000. With an overwhelming response to the ballot and elite runners confirmed for the event, it marks a significant milestone in marathon history. The participation of renowned athletes adds further prestige to this landmark occasion.
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