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The London Marathon is one of our finest events  Let's explore some of the best bits and quotes from the 2025 event. Author - Jack L Once a year, the city comes together to celebrate one of the great sporting occasions .  The 45th edition of the event was aiming to break a record and become the marathon race with the most competitors. There are expected to be more than 56,000 people taking part this year, from the elite field through to those runners dressed as dinosaurs or carrying animals.  Who's won the elite races In the women's event, Olympic silver medallist Tigst Assefa managed to burst clear of the 2021 winner Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya with around 10km to go before crossing the line in two hours 15 minutes 50 seconds. Assefa managed to beat the previous record, set by Peres Jepchirchir in London last year, by 26 seconds. Jepkosgei achieved a credible second place, nearly three minutes behind, whilst 2023 winner and Olympic champion Sifan Hassan of the Nethe...

Charlton Athletic produced a statement performance on Easter Monday. They swept aside fellow promotion hopefuls Wycombe Wanderers to keep their automatic promotion hopes in League One alive. Author - Jack L The Addicks travelled to Adams Park knowing only a win would realistically keep them in the hunt for a top-two finish, and they delivered in style, dispatching the home side 4-0 in a dominant display. Dean Holden’s side took control from the outset, asserting their authority early on and rarely allowing Wycombe a moment’s peace. Their pressure paid off just 11 minutes in when Lloyd Jones opened the scoring, calmly slotting past Will Norris after being picked out in the box. Charlton’s intensity continued and was rewarded again in the 24th minute. This time it was Luke Berry who doubled the lead with a superb finish from 15 yards, rifling home to the delight of the travelling support. READ MORE: Leyton Orient 1 - 2 Cambridge United READ MORE: EFL news and stories from across our ...

QPR edge closer to safety after battling draw with Bristol City They took another important step towards Championship survival with a spirited 1–1 draw against play-off hopefuls Bristol City at Loftus Road. Author - Jack L In a game that ebbed and flowed under bright west London sunshine, Karamoko Dembélé’s early strike had threatened to tilt the afternoon in the visitors’ favour.  QPR’s midfielder George Earthy restored parity before the break, netting his first senior goal to ensure the points were shared in what was a closely contested affair. The impact on QPR's season  For Rangers, the draw builds on momentum after their midweek victory at Oxford United. They are now seven points above the relegation zone with four matches left to play.  Martí Cifuentes' side showed resilience and flashes of composure, especially after falling behind, and will take heart from another solid showing on home turf. READ MORE: EFL News from European Super Football  READ MORE: Sto...