British comic Eddie Izzard, better known for sashaying about in heels, completes 43 marathonsSeptember 15th, 2009 Comedian Eddie Izzard completes set of marathonsLONDON — British standup comic Eddie Izzard has completed 43 marathons in seven weeks as part of a grueling charity run. The 47-year-old performer finished his 1,100 mile (1,770 kilometer) odyssey across Britain on Tuesday when he staggered across the finish line at London's rain-soaked Trafalgar Square.
British soldier who lost use of legs in Iraq completes London Marathon after 2-week effortMay 9th, 2009 Injured British soldier completes London MarathonLONDON — A British soldier who lost the use of his legs in a rocket attack in Iraq has completed the London Marathon, two weeks after starting the race. Maj. Phil Packer set off April 26 and walked the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) course on crutches at a rate of two miles (3.2 kilometers) a day.
The couple that got married during the London marathon!April 27th, 2009 LONDON - Two competitors turned man and wife after tying the knot during the 28th annual London Marathon. Rachel Pitt paced up the aisle to marry Garry Keates after taking a half-mile detour for their wedding.
Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru wins 1st London Marathon title in course record timeApril 26th, 2009 Olympic champion Wanjiru wins London MarathonLONDON — Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru has won his first London Marathon title in a course-record time. The 22-year-old Wanjiru won Sunday's 26.2-mile race in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 10 seconds, providing a record seventh triumph for Kenyan runners.
Irina Mikitenko of Germany wins London Marathon for 2nd straight yearApril 26th, 2009 Irina Mikitenko wins London Marathon title againLONDON — Irina Mikitenko of Germany has won the London Marathon for the second consecutive year. The 36-year-old Mikitenko finished Sunday's 26.2-mile race in 2 hours, 22 minutes, 11 seconds in sunny and still conditions.
Jordan, Peter Andre to celebrate London Marathon run with sex!April 25th, 2009 LONDON - With just a day left for the London Marathon, Katie Price a.k.a Jordan and Peter Andre can't wait to finish it off and head straight to the bedroom for some long-awaited action between the sheets. The celebrity couple is running the 26.2-mile course together for the NSPCC and Vision charities.
Martin Lel withdraws from London Marathon after failing to recover from right hip injuryApril 25th, 2009 Lel withdraws from London Marathon with injuryLONDON — Martin Lel withdrew from Sunday's London Marathon after failing to recover from a hip injury, thwarting his bid to become the first man to win it four times. The 30-year-old Kenyan said Saturday that he didn't want to take any risks with the right hip, which he injured during his final training session last weekend.
3-time champion Lel should be fit for Sunday's London Marathon despite hip injuryApril 23rd, 2009 3-time champion Lel fit to run London MarathonLONDON — Three-time champion Martin Lel should be fit for Sunday's London Marathon after a scan showed that his hip injury was not serious. The 30-year-old Kenyan, who won the event the past two years and in 2005, was diagnosed with a tendon inflammation following an MRI scan but has no problem with the hip bone, organizers said Thursday.
3-time champion Lel hampered by aching hip ahead of Sunday's London MarathonApril 22nd, 2009 Lel hampered by hip ahead of London MarathonLONDON — Martin Lel is confident he will be able to defend his title in the London Marathon despite an aching hip. The 30-year-old Kenyan said on Wednesday that he will have an MRI scan of the injury ahead of Sunday's race.
Jordan to launch career as opera singerApril 21st, 2009 LONDON - Katie Price a.k.a Jordan is set to launch a career as an opera singer. Jordan is currently planning to record her own version of the classic opera song Nessun Dorma.
Knee injury forces Jordan to pull out of celebrity polo eventApril 20th, 2009 LONDON - Katie Price a.k.a Jordan was recently forced to withdraw from participating in a celebrity polo event after she injured her knee. Though Katie was thrilled about the event, she had to pull out of the British Open Show Jumping Championships at the last moment, as she was left in pain, reports the Sun.
Jordan thought Andre was cheating on her when he spiced up their sex lifeApril 16th, 2009 LONDON - Katie Price a.k.a. Jordan has revealed that when her hubby Peter Andre spiced up their sex life, she thought that he was cheating on her.
Jordan's relationship with Peter Andre strengthened by California moveApril 6th, 2009 LONDON - Even though there have been rumours that Katie Price a.k.a. Jordan and her hubby Peter Andre are on the verge of a break up, a recent interview conducted with them has proven otherwise.
Jordan reveals her steamy jungle romp with Peter AndreMarch 12th, 2009 LONDON - Former Brit glamour model Katie Price a.k.a. Jordan has split the beans about a steamy jungle romp she had with her hubby Peter Andre.
Sharmila, Soha to run Mumbai Marathon for a causeJanuary 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore and her daughter Soha Ali Khan will take part in the Mumbai Marathon Sunday in support of a cause taken up by actor Rahul Bose's NGO. Sharmila said that children were the future of India and as UNICEF'S goodwill ambassador she had taken a pledge 'to speak up for the cause of children whenever and wherever it is necessary'.
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