Flora London Marathon announce 2008 men's elite field
Lel returns to defend title
www.worldmarathonmajors.comHere’s the latest on the 2006 London Marathon.
- The 2006 London Marathon occurred on Sunday, 23 April 2006. Felix Limo of Kenya won the men’s race in 2:06:39, with Martin Lel close behind in 2:06:41, and Hendrick Ramaala third at 2:06:55. Deena Kastor of the United States won the women’s race in 2:19:36. In the wheelchair races, David Weir of Britain won the men’s wheelchair in 1:29:48, and Francesca Porcellato of Italy won the women’s wheelchair in 1:59:57.[2]
- About participation and finishers: around 119,000 people applied to enter, 47,020 were accepted, 33,578 started, and 32,924 finished (split roughly 22,849 men and 10,075 women).[2]
- Notable context: Limo’s win marked a strong Kenyan showing in a year with deep international fields; Lel and Ramaala’s podiums underscored the competitive depth of East Africa in that period.[2]
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