Sunday's London Marathon set a world record for the number of finishers, eclipsing the previous mark of 55,646 in New York last year, organisers said. A total of 56,640 runners crossed the finish line,

The London Marathon once more delivered some heartwarming images on a hot day in the capital as a record 56,000 pounded the pavements over the 26.2 miles.

Sabastian Sawe used smart tactics to pull away for the men's title in the London Marathon, while Tigst Assefa smashed the women’s-only world record.