The London Marathon

The London Marathon (1981- )

RunningSports show

Coverage of the annual marathon through the streets of London.

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The London Marathon' premiere?

'The London Marathon' premiered on March 29, 1981.

Who were the creators of 'The London Marathon'?

'The London Marathon' was created by Chris Brasher and John Disley.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'The London Marathon'?

The first season of 'The London Marathon' consisted of one episode.

Which network aired 'The London Marathon' in 1981?

'The London Marathon' was aired on BBC One.

What was the genre of 'The London Marathon'?

'The London Marathon' falls under the category of sports.

Who were the hosts of 'The London Marathon' in 1981?

The hosts of 'The London Marathon' in 1981 were David Coleman and Ron Pickering.

Who were the commentators for 'The London Marathon'?

The commentators for 'The London Marathon' in 1981 were David Coleman, Ron Pickering, and Brendan Foster.

Where did the first episode of 'The London Marathon' take place?

The first episode of 'The London Marathon' took place in London, England.

How many participants ran in the first 'London Marathon'?

7,747 participants ran in the first 'London Marathon'.

Who won the men's race in the 1981 'London Marathon'?

The men's race in the 1981 'London Marathon' was won by American runner Dick Beardsley.

Who won the women's race in the 1981 'London Marathon'?

The women's race in the 1981 'London Marathon' was won by Norwegian runner Ingrid Kristiansen.

What was the finishing time of the men's winner in the 1981 'London Marathon'?

The men's winner in the 1981 'London Marathon' finished with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 48 seconds.

What was the finishing time of the women's winner in the 1981 'London Marathon'?

The women's winner in the 1981 'London Marathon' finished with a time of 2 hours, 29 minutes, and 57 seconds.

Did any records get broken during the 1981 'London Marathon'?

Yes, Ingrid Kristiansen broke the women's world record during the 1981 'London Marathon'.

Who was the oldest participant in the 1981 'London Marathon'?

The oldest participant in the 1981 'London Marathon' was 81-year-old Fauja Singh.

Did the 1981 'London Marathon' receive positive reviews?

Yes, the 1981 'London Marathon' received positive reviews for its organization and the excitement it generated.

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