The first London marathon: brave and personal triumphs – archive, 1981
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-03-30 16:30 UTC+10:00
Section: London Marathon
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Europe
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Snippet:
On 29 March 1981, just over 7,000 – mostly male – runners set off on the 26.2-mile route from Greenwich Park to Constitution Hill. See how the Guardian reported events
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