London Marathon Still Scheduled for Sunday
London Marathon Still Scheduled for Sunday
Even after two bombs claimed the lives of three and injured more than 140 people, British Sports Prime Minister Hugh Robertson told BBC Radio 4 the 2013 London Marathon will proceed as scheduled on Sunday as the country "won't be cowered by this sort of behavior."
37,500 runners are expected to participate in the race, which is more than the 23,326 that started in Boston. Another 500,000 spectators are expected along the course which runs from Blacksheath to the Mall in central London.
Among those planning on running in London is Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah. He does not have plans of running the full distance and dropping out after 13.1 miles. His foundation issued a statement on Twitter saying, "The @FarahFoundation is thinking of all those in Boston today xx @MoFarah."
Security plans with the metropolitan police and other authorities have been reviewed. Further details and plans will be finalized in the coming days.
One of the points made by Robertson is that running would be a move out of solidarity. It is what runners do. Several groups across the United States are scheduling group runs and walks to remember those affected by the Boston Marathon explosions. Boston College students have already organized a five-mile walk from their campus to the finish line.
Update: Mo Farah left for London yesterday. Nike Oregon Project coach Alberto Salazar told the Wall Street Journal's Sara Germano.
37,500 runners are expected to participate in the race, which is more than the 23,326 that started in Boston. Another 500,000 spectators are expected along the course which runs from Blacksheath to the Mall in central London.
Among those planning on running in London is Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah. He does not have plans of running the full distance and dropping out after 13.1 miles. His foundation issued a statement on Twitter saying, "The @FarahFoundation is thinking of all those in Boston today xx @MoFarah."
Security plans with the metropolitan police and other authorities have been reviewed. Further details and plans will be finalized in the coming days.
One of the points made by Robertson is that running would be a move out of solidarity. It is what runners do. Several groups across the United States are scheduling group runs and walks to remember those affected by the Boston Marathon explosions. Boston College students have already organized a five-mile walk from their campus to the finish line.
Update: Mo Farah left for London yesterday. Nike Oregon Project coach Alberto Salazar told the Wall Street Journal's Sara Germano.
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