From the official FLM web site:
More than 34,000 people finished the 2008 Flora London Marathon after 35,044 people started it. By 6.30pm, 34,420 runners had crossed the finish in The Mall, making the 2008 race the third biggest in the 28 years of the event.
4093 runners required medical attention during the race, plus six marathon officials and staff, and 60 spectators. Approximately 40 runners were admitted to hospital accident and emergency departments but there were no fatalities and no intubations.
92,000 people originally applied to run in this year’s race, and approximately 45,791 applications were accepted. More than 35,300 had registered to run by 5.00pm on Saturday.
And me personally:
Position: 20785 (i.e. I came in the top 60% of all runners - I'm pretty happy with that!)
Position in group (50 - 54 year old men): 1576
Number of finishers in group (50-54 M): 1812 (i.e. in top 87% - not as impressive!!)
Official time: 5:15:32 (but, according to my GPS, I ran 27.08 miles)
Time at half way: 2:23:26 (i.e. it took me an extra 29 minutes to run the second half!)
Unofficial time: i.e. the time my GPS said I completed 26.2 miles 5:09:30 - still not inside 5 hours!
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