The TCS London Marathon 2022 is set to take place in the capital this Sunday, October 2.
First held in 1981, there have been some incredible sporting achievements over the years.
LondonWorld has rounded up the nine most memorable moments of the London Marathon.
First men’s marathon winners shared victory in 1981
What started as an idea in a pub in Richmond was made reality in 1981 when the first ever London Marathon was held. Inspired by the early days of the New York race, Norway’s Inge Simonsen and USA’s Dick Beardsley decided half a mile out to share the victory and clocked a time of 2:11:48. The picture of the two men crossing the finish line together would make waves around the world and prove an iconic opening moment for the event.