Local runner completes London Marathon despite being unwell

Alexis Tonkin of Bicester Triathlon Club ran the marathon in a time of six hours and 46.05 minutes, despite being poorly.

She raised money for Children with Cancer UK. Her fundraising page can be found here: https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/alexis-tonkin

She also collected the London Classics Medal, having already completed Ride London and Swim Serpentine.

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John Orridge, also of Bicester Triathlon Club, took part in the Oxford Aquathlon, which consists of a 400 metre swim and a 5km run.

He finished in 36 minutes and 44 seconds.

Stephanie Harrison, Sam Messenger and Justin Ede took part in London Myway.

Mr Ede finished in three hours and 40.12 minutes – despite pushing his granddaughter in a pram for the second half of it – Mr Messenger finished in eight hours and 17.53 minutes, and Ms Harrison in nine hours and 15.16 minutes.