Among the tens of thousands taking part for their chosen charities are Julie Barnes and Debra Harrison from Hull. They told BBC London their slogan for the marathon was "finish lines not finish times". Ms Harrison is running for the charity Fit Mums and Friends, while Ms Barnes was lucky enough to get a place through the ballot.

Assefa beat the previous record, set by Peres Jepchirchir in London last year, by 26 seconds. The full results of the elite, wheelchair and mass races can he found here, where you can find out where your friends and family finished.

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