How your favourite celebrity did at the 2026 London Marathon

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27 Apr 2026 • 4:46 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Thousands of runners, including numerous celebrities, completed the London Marathon on Sunday amidst warm conditions, with many celebrating their achievement at the finish line on the Mall.
  • Actress Cynthia Erivo achieved a new personal best, finishing the 26.2-mile race in approximately three hours and 21 minutes, significantly improving her previous time, and expressed pride despite a challenging moment during the run.
  • "The Body Coach" Joe Wicks ran alongside children's TV character Daddy Pig, completing the marathon in five hours and 51 minutes to raise money for the National Deaf Children’s Society.
  • Wicks praised Daddy Pig's dedication and the enthusiastic crowd reaction, while also dismissing social media speculation about Daddy Pig's true identity, stating he is "a pig and that is it."
  • After three hours and five minutes, former England cricket captain Sir Alastair Cook found the finish line his favourite part of the race and enjoyed seeing his family at the 20-mile mark, humorously comparing the marathon's intensity to his cricketing career.

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