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WATCH: Crowd erupts in cheer as final runner crosses finish at London Marathon

April 24, 2023
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He completed the 42 km race in 8 hours 10 minutes and 58 seconds.

A heartwarming video captures the moment the final London Marathon runner crossed the finishing line amid cheers and applause. According to BBCThe runner has been identified as Tom Durnin, who completed the 26.2-mile (42 km) run in 8 hours, 10 minutes and 58 seconds.

The official Twitter account of the event shared the inspiring video and wrote, ”One of the greatest moments of every London Marathon – Your 2023 Final Finisher. We are in awe of your determination to finish what you started. ,

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It can be seen in the video that exhausted runners stumble as they cross the finish line, amidst a cheering and enthusiastic reception from the crowd that stayed till the end of the event. Someone off-camera can be heard saying, “Well done, Mate! You did it”, while Mr Durnin was seen posing for pictures.

Netizens praised his hard effort and were thrilled to see him finish the race. One user wrote, ‘Well done to this person. He wasn’t last, he beat everyone else who’d never run a marathon – myself included. Salute him!

Another commented, “An absolute hero! What strength of character, patience and determination! Extraordinary.” A third said, “Love that the house is still crowded to cheer him on.” Congratulations sir Really inspiring. We all can’t be Mo Farah but everyone can take part and give their best.”

The fourth added, ”Unbelievable!! Way to finish what you started! It gives me chills.” The fifth said, “Genuine tears watching this – determination is outstanding!!! Many congratulations to you – officially a marathon runner!!”

Specifically, Mr. Durnin was raising money for bone cancer research trust charity, “Here I am, taking up the London Marathon 2023 challenge and raising vital funds for The Bone Cancer Research Trust through Freddy’s Future. I’m in full training now and trying to get as fit as I can through every session, which isn’t usually my thing, I’ll be honest,” reads a note on the campaign page.

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