The London Marathon was run for the first time on this day back in 1981.
On its 39th anniversary, the PA news agency picks out some of the best images from the history of the famous race.
The London Marathon was run for the first time on this day back in 1981.
On its 39th anniversary, the PA news agency picks out some of the best images from the history of the famous race.
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