London Marathon: Elites & Masses Push Limits

0:00On April 26, thousands of runners are hitting the streets for the 46-London Marathon, with sunny skies and temps climbing to 20 degrees. Celcius. Over 59,000 participants from elite pros to first timers and wild costumes are tackling the classic 26.2 mile route from. Grinich to the mall, passing landmarks like the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, and Big Ben. Thermofera and Rugby star Ellie Kildon fired the starting gun for the races, which kicked off with elite wheelchair athletes at 8.50 a.m., followed by the Women's Elite Field. Kenyon Sebastian saw his course record of two hours, two minutes, and 27 seconds from last year, faces pressure from Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo. While Ethiopia's tightest Asifa holds the women's mark at two hours, 15 minutes, and 50 seconds. Spectators are cheering on mates and family chasing personal bests, with great Britons Rose Harvey, Eilish McCoggan, and others in the mix.

1:00Marcel Hugg in the wheelchair race, eyes a six straight win to tie David Wears record, and the crowd's buzzing despite light wins and a shower risk later. Runners got a weather heads up to pack sunscreen for those UV rays, and in other news, the singing striders choir is back on the sidelines after a quick reversal on their booking snag with organizers. Tune in as elites push limits and masses power through. Could be record breakers, or epic charity halls by the finish on the mall.