London marathon breaks own fundraising world record as donations top £87.5m

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London marathon breaks own fundraising world record as donations top £87.5m.

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The 2026 London Marathon has set a new global record as the largest annual single-day charitable fundraiser, organisers have confirmed.The event, held in the capital last Sunday, has already raised £87.5million for good causes, eclipsing the £87.3million milestone set during the 2025 race.According to marathon officials, the final fundraising figure will be revealed in September and is expected to surpass £90million.

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His winning time of one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds established a new world record, shattering what many considered an insurmountable barrier in distance running.Ethiopian star Tigst Assefa...

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