Britain's Emile Cairess surged from eighth to third in the London Marathon, securing a Paris Olympics spot despite disrupted training after his cousin's coma-inducing car crash. It was an emotional journey.
Kenyan Alexander Mutiso Munyao unexpectedly won the men's race, with Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele second. Cairess finished third in 2:06:46, aiming for Paris qualification despite challenging conditions and personal struggles.
Thus, after surging past elite runners in the final miles and finishing as the second-fastest Briton ever (after Mo Farah), Cairess prioritized his Paris berth over the time. Another Briton, Mahamed Mahamed, also qualified by securing fourth place.
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