Most emotional London Marathon moments

The 26 April will see the capital taken over by runners for the 35th London Marathon. As we wonder what moments will stand out, read about the most heartwarming events from previous years.

By Emma-Louise PritchardPublished: 21 April 2015

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The oldest runner ever

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Meet 93-year-old Fauja Singh (right), the oldest person to take part in the London Marathon. This is Fauja running alongside 2004’s race director after receiving an award for his outstanding running achievements.

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Princess Beatrice

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An exhausted and emotional Princess Beatrice gets a well deserved hug from mum Sarah Ferguson, after crossing the finish line in 2010. She was part of ‘Caterpillar Run’ – a team of 32 runners tethered together.

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A helping hand

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In 2013, medics were determined for this runner to finish the marathon and gave him a helping hand.

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Double amputee record holder

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Richard Whitehead MBE holds the world record for athletes with a double amputation, in both the full and half marathon. This is him taking part last year.

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A finish line proposal

In 2013, a couple ran the marathon and crossed the finish line together. To her surprise, he dropped to one knee and proposed in front of a cheering crowd.

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A finish line engagement selfie

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Last year, this man also crossed the finish line and found his wife in the crowd to propose. They took a selfie to mark the moment.

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A wedding on the run

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This couple went one step further in 2006 and actually got married on their way round the course!

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Mother and daughter

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Model Nell McAndrew ran the race alongside her mother in 2007.

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An almost impossible achievement

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It took Eddie Kidd, a former motorcycle stunt man, two months to complete the 2011 London Marathon after a serious motorbike accident in 1996 left him brain damaged.

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A cheer for joy

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Claire Lomas, paralysed from the waist down after a riding accident, took 16 days to complete the 2012 marathon with the help of a ReWalk suit. She cheered with joy walking past Buckingham Palace.

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In memory of Boston

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In 2013, London runners ran not only for themselves but for the victims of the Boston bombings.

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Simply exhausted

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These exhausted men took part in the 1985 London Marathon.

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