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April 13, 2008

London Marathon 2008

Flora London Marathon Winner 2008 Martin Lel

Sunday 13th April 2008 sees another London Marathon begin. The London Marathon is one of the 5 most Important Annual International Marathons Worldwide.
  • London Marathon 13th April 2008
  • Boston Marathon 21st April 2008
  • Berlin Marathon 28th September 2008
  • Chicago Marathon 12th October 2008
  • New York Marathon 2nd November 2008
This year’s London Marathon winner was Martin Lel, the Kenyan marathon runner. Martin Lel set a race record finishing in just 2:05:15. Martin Lel has won the London Marathon 2 times before in 2005 and 2007.

As in every race there can be only one Winner, but the London Marathon means a lot more than winning to many people, it is a chance to raise money for charities and good causes, such as the Six Masai tribesman who ran the London Marathon to raise money for water for their village in Tanzania, other people run to raise money for cancer research, RSPCA, Poverty Eradication and countless other charities and good causes.

The Londn Marathon is also about the whole experience the atmosphere, its about the taking part for many people and not necessary the time it takes them to finish, but what you have achieved by taking part.

London Marathon is also an important Travel Event, and a boost for London Tourism. Athletes and people from around the world travel to London to Paticipate in the Marathon, staying in Hostels, Bed and Breakfast, Private Apartments and Hotels Accommodation across the Capital city.

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