Two dads of Southport victims triumph at London Marathon as they proudly display medals and raise cash for fund
TWO dads of Southport victims proudly display their medals yesterday after an emotional London Marathon.
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Sergio Aguiar ran the marathon to raise cash for projects set up in memory of his daughter and the other Southport victims
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David Stancombe also raised cash for the projects set up in memory of their murdered girls
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Southport victims from left: Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice da Silva Aguiar
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Alice's emotinal dad Sergio exhausted at finish
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Bebe's parents Lauren and Ben were both cheering from the sidelines
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Sergio had a picture of nine-year-old Alice on his T-shirt and collapsed to the ground at the finish.
'Elsie's dad' was displayed on David's top and he gave a thumbs-up when he crossed the line. The girls were killed alongside Bebe King, six, in a horrific knife rampage last July.
Prince William and Princess Kate are understood to have sent their best wishes to the dads.
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They also donated to Elsie's Story, as well as the Churchtown Playground fund, for which Sergio ran.
David added: 'It was special.' Around 56,000 runners took part in the event — with organisers hopeful of breaking New York's record in November of 55,646 finishers.
EastEnders actor Adam Woodyatt ran for Alzheimer's UK and had 'Babs' Army' on his T-shirt with a picture of co-star
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Team GB legend Paula Radcliffe gives her top tips ahead of running a marathon
The youngest runner was Lucy Jones, 18 yesterday, while the oldest were Mohan Kudchadker, 84, and Mary Jo Brinkman, 83, who both travelled from the US.
Costumes included Big Bens, sharks and giant chickens.
Tigst Assefa won the women's elite race in a world record 02.15.50.
Two pro-Palestine protesters jumped the barriers at Tower Bridge and threw red powder paint in front of the men's elite race, won by Sabastian Sawe in 02.2.25.
Sun sports reporter Joshua Jones ran for youth violence charity Power The Fight, finishing in 04.05.39.
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Prince William and Princess Kate are understood to have sent their best wishes to the dads
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Costumes included Big Bens trying to beat the clock
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While others opted to run in a shark outfit
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Marathon runners cross the River Thames at Tower Bridge
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TV host Helen Skelton shows off her medal
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Chris Evans and wife Natasha
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