Today is the London Marathon, and all day there have been effusive expressions of support and admiration for the hardy souls taking part.
People are amazing #LondonMarathon
— Kate Bottley (@revkatebottley) April 24, 2016
Always inspiring watching the heroes of the #LondonMarathon go past. pic.twitter.com/maASo8VgPq
— OliNewton (@olinewton) April 24, 2016
One young observer, however, decided to have some fun with the runners. As you can see in Sam Swann’s video below, he offered his hand for a high five, but then left the Marathoners hanging when they reached over to touch hands.
This little shit is a legend #LondonMarathon https://t.co/kb2xJwSKw4
— Sam Swann (@SamGSwann) April 24, 2016
It’s fairly typical young lad behaviour that has inspired two basic responses:
@BlairPaterson_ @SamGSwann love that hahaha
— Milney (@aaronmilne) April 24, 2016
and…
https://twitter.com/NLH59/status/724181179256156160
Meanwhile, Jemima Sumgong won the women’s race, after recovering from a tumble earlier in the race…
She got knocked down, but she got up again. #LondonMarathon #oneinamillion pic.twitter.com/9jJeXZnYku
— TCS London Marathon (@LondonMarathon) April 24, 2016
…while Eliud Kipchoge retained the men’s marathon title.
Watch Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge set a new course record at the #LondonMarathon – take a bow! #GetInspired https://t.co/HL02mxmmmF
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) April 24, 2016
Elsewhere – really elsewhere – astronaut Tim Peake ran the marathon IN SPACE.
Watch the moment Tim Peake completes the #LondonMarathon on the International Space Station https://t.co/VXPHIhAPjkhttps://t.co/IziUwJ7mOs
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) April 24, 2016
To all you took part today, fair play. Go and pamper yourself immediately.
Congratulations to everyone who ran London today! Time for a pint #LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/8k2pARSK9N
— Runner's World UK (@runnersworlduk) April 24, 2016
