From Forrest Gump to a woman on stilts - London Marathon's new record holders
On the hottest London Marathon in history, a handful of competitors battled the unseasonably balmy April conditions to ensure their names were also added to the record books.
The list of 34 new Guinness World Records title holders includes one posting a time extremely close to that of an elite athlete, dressed as a character known for his running prowess.
1. Rob Pope, fastest marathon in film character costume (Forrest Gump) - 2 hours, 36 minutes, 28 seconds
Rob Pope, #LondonMarathon's own Forrest Gump just finished in 2 hours 36 mins! Officially Fastest film star costume! pic.twitter.com/G4hDysaoy2
-- JustGiving (@JustGiving) April 22, 2018
2. Matt Berry, fastest marathon in a wedding dress (male) - 2:55:52
3. Mathieu Lavedrine, fastest marathon dressed as a Star Wars character (male) (x-wing pilot) - 3:05:27
The Force was with Mathieu Lavedrine at the #LondonMarathon today - he's just achieved the fastest marathon dressed as a Star Wars character. The X-Wing pilot finished in 3:05:27 pic.twitter.com/Q35EtGhojK
-- GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWR) April 22, 2018
4. Joe Gale, fastest marathon dressed as a love heart (male) - 3:05:55
5. David Stoneman, fastest marathon dressed in pyjamas (male) - 3:07:09
6. Barnaby Hopson, fastest marathon dressed as an insect - 3:14:24
7. Terry Midgely, fastest marathon dressed in a rugby kit (male) - 3:20:16
@LeedsRhinos fan Terry Midgley from Leeds has scored a record for the fastest marathon dressed in a rugby kit (male) at the 2018 #LondonMarathon. He finished in 3:20:16 and said he loves making his kids proud pic.twitter.com/j6478oW160
-- GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWR) April 22, 2018
8. Oliver Hill, fastest marathon dressed as a whoopee cushion - 3:20:39
9. Michael Odell and Guy Dunscombe, fastest marathon in a two-person costume (horse and jockey) - 3:25:17
10. Carly Furnell, fastest marathon dressed as a cheerleader (female) - 3:27:14
11. James Caldon, fastest marathon dressed as a tennis player (male) - 3:28:48
James Caldon has just finished the #LondonMarathon in full tennis gear, setting a new record for the fastest marathon dressed as a tennis player in 3:28:48. He took on the challenge to raise money for @OrangutanPpic.twitter.com/vnMMDBDpgi
-- GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWR) April 22, 2018
12. Rebecca Cesar de Sa, fastest marathon dressed as a lifeguard (female) - 3:31:06
13. Amy Shadbolt, fastest marathon dressed as a vegetable (carrot) - 3:32:50
14. Alex Morales, fastest marathon dressed as a stationery item - 3:33:13
15. Paul Underwood, fastest marathon dressed as a monarch - 3:39:10
Our editor @craigglenday is at the #LondonMarathon taking photos for our next book. Paul Underwood has achieved the fastest marathon dressed as a monarch. The Henry VIII lookalike completed the course in 3:39:10, having raised money for @MindCharity ? pic.twitter.com/WO9NPNvRvB
-- GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWR) April 22, 2018
16. Charlotte Osterman, fastest marathon dressed as a zombie (female) - 3:39:25
17. Jonathan Carter, fastest marathon dressed as a hospital patient - 3:40:38
18. Edward Low, fastest marathon dressed as a padlock (male) - 3:51:18
19. Tim Perkins, fastest marathon dressed as a tree (male) - 3:52:35
He did it!! Super proud that Tim is now @GWR holder for fastest marathon dressed as a tree in fantastic time of 3:52 - there's still to donate https://t.co/xALRjR2TzN#londonmarathon@TheMoneyCharitypic.twitter.com/MXTLaARma8
-- Nudge Global (@nudgeglobal) April 22, 2018
20. Stacey Harper, fastest marathon dressed as Elvis (female) - 3:53:56
21. George Rutherford-Jones, fastest marathon dressed as a landmark (male) - 3:54:43
22. Marta Kiermacz-Abramek, fastest marathon in a suit (female) - 3:57:57
Amazing support to get me to the finish line and a new #gwr#SpiritOfLondonpic.twitter.com/bxpWmHZ5E7
-- Bethan Roberts (@roberts_bethan) April 22, 2018
23. Bethan Roberts, fastest marathon dressed as a dragon (female) - 3:58:53
24. Louise Andrews and Neil Sheward, Fastest marathon three-legged (mixed) - 3:59:56
25. David Smith, fastest marathon dressed in motorcycle leathers - 4:00:11
26. Fiona Betts, fastest marathon dressed in a full body animal costume - 4:13:25
27. Victoria Bell, fastest marathon dressed as an emoji (poop) - 4:18:06
She must be pooped! ? Londoner Victoria Bell has set a new record for the fastest marathon dressed as an emoji (female) at the #LondonMarathon. Raising money for @WaterAidUK, she completed the race in 4:18:06 pic.twitter.com/XRnTqKZad2
-- GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWR) April 22, 2018
28. Julie Greenwood, fastest marathon dressed as a fairy tale character - 4:24:07
29. Bob Johnson, fastest marathon dressed as a three-dimensional toy - 4:59:30
30. Owen Willis, fastest marathon dressed as a three-dimensional plant (male) - 4:59:39
31. Richard Gray, fastest marathon carrying a household appliance (white goods) - 5:49:37
After running the #LondonMarathon carrying a tumble drier the entire way, Richard Gray has a new record. Finish time: 5:49:37 pic.twitter.com/1MdVTJbRKG
-- GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWR) April 22, 2018
32. Colin Haylock, fastest marathon wearing ski boots - 5:52:16
33. Megan Walker, Ceyhun Uzun, Andrew Sharpe, Holly Bishop, Frederick Holland and Richard Scantlebury - fastest marathon in a six-person costume - 6:20:48
With a great view down on the #LondonMarathon, @rainbowdave has just bettered the record for the fastest marathon on stilts for the second time. Michelle bounded over the #LondonMarathon finish line in 6:37:38 pic.twitter.com/Ehny0RD3Jf
-- GuinnessWorldRecords (@GWR) April 22, 2018
34. Michelle Frost, fastest marathon on stilts - 6:37:38