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Elite women’s race: The women’s elite are being introduced on the start line. Tigst Assefa beat the world women’s-only marathon record with her run here in London last year and she returns as defending champion. The Ethiopian has also not been shy in saying that she will attempt her own world record.

Keep your eyes out for Eilish McColgan, who made her marathon debut last year in London and Jess Warner-Judd, who is returning to running after being diagnosed with epilepsy.

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