In Pictures: Virgin Money London Marathon 2015
A total of 34 world records were set during this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon from 49 listed attempts.
The fastest time of all records was Fastest marathon Dressed as a Superhero who came in at an elite time of 2.30.12, breaking the previous record of 2:33, achieved by Paul Martelletti dressed as Spider-Man.
Other spectacular and fun records of the day included Fastest marathon three-legged (female) at a time of 4.45.21 achieved by good friends Debbie Leeland and Paula Marshall and Fastest marathon dressed as a leprechaun at a time of 2.59.30 achieved by lucky Adam Jones.
As if running wasn’t enough, some decided to add more elements to their record like American Jerry Knox who achieved the record Fastest marathon dribbling two basketballs achieving an impressive 4.10.44. Commenting on the his inspiration for the record, Jerry said: ‘My son read in the Guinness World Records book that someone had a world record for dribbling two basketballs and he was like, hey dad you could beat him, and I did!’. Marc Jenner achieved the near impossible breaking the record for Fastest marathon carrying an 80-lb pack, the equivalent weight of a dishwasher, with a time of 5.53.20 breaking down in tears as he received his certificate at the end of the race.
Guinness World Records Official Adjudicator Alex Angert, who oversaw the official attempts said ‘It’s been a spectacular day of record-breaking achievement for everyone involved, we have seen an elite time and many records sub 3 and 4 hours with runners outdoing themselves to break these records. We welcome everyone who has broken a record at the Virgin Money London Marathon to the Guinness World Records family!’
Check out each of the record breakers in the images below. For a full recap of the day’s events, head here.
Fastest marathon dressed as a three dimensional bird
5:50:08
Bob Johnson
Fastest marathon in a four-person costume
6.23.03
Andy Newman, David Newman, Ian Newman and Neil Hendy
Fastest marathon in a bomb disposal suit
6.28.06
Iain Church
Fastest marathon carrying an 80-lb pack
5.53.20
Marc Jenner
Fastest marathon dressed as a musical instrument
4.26.12
Thomas Jones
Fastest marathon dressed as a telephone box
4.33.56
Ric Nardi
Fastest marathon carrying a 40-lb pack (female)
4.34.42
Eva Clarke
Fastest marathon three-legged (female)
4.45.21
Debbie Leeland and Paula Marshall
Fastest marathon dressed as a chef
4.47.51
Stephen Roach
Fastest marathon dressed as a fruit
4.13.24
Elizabeth King
Fastest marathon in a three-person costume
4.56.24
Andy Church, Heather Smith and Laura Jones
Fastest marathon dressed as a superhero
2.30.12
Paul Martelletti as Spider-Man
Fastest marathon in a nurse’s uniform
2.46.48
Neil Casey (UK)
Fastest marathon dressed as a lifeguard
2.55.54
Terry Midgley
Fastest marathon carrying a 20lb pack
2.56.39
Mike Ellicock (UK)
Fastest marathon dressed as a leprechaun
2.59.30
Adam Jones (UK)
Fastest marathon dressed in a nurse’s uniform (female)
3.08.54
Sarah Dudgeon
Fastest marathon dressed as a videogame character (as Sonic The Hedgehog)
3.09.28
Neil Light
Fastest marathon dressed as a doctor
3.13.23
Victoria Carter
Fastest marathon in a cricket uniform
3.20.46
Subhashis Basu
Fastest marathon dressed in a graduation gown
3.32.08
Kelly Murphy
Fastest marathon wearing a wetsuit
3.19.41
Chris Taylor
Fastest marathon dressed as a crustacean
3.34.23
Giles Lock
Fastest marathon dressed as a whoopee cushion
3.38.15
David Smith
Fastest marathon dressed as a mascot
3.42.12
Andy Nice
Fastest marathon dressed as a monk
3.27.17
Ian Young
Fastest marathon dressed as a plant
3.47.55
Andrew Smith
Fastest marathon dressed as a love heart
3.18.23
Jennifer Sangster
Fastest marathon dressed as a tool (as a tape measure)
3.49.45
Terry Bradbury
Fastest marathon dressed as an elf
3.54.05
Andrew Shenton
Fastest marathon dressed as a playing card
4.05.30
Karen Irons-McLean
Fastest marathon dribbling two basketballs
4.10.44
Jerry Knox
Fastest marathon dressed as a boxer
3.08.00
Joe Elliott
Fastest marathon in a sleeping bag
4.20.21
Michael Mercer