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Sunday, 23 April 2006, 14:23 GMT 15:23 UK

In pictures: London Marathon

Club runners prepare for starting gun at Blackheath, south London

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The 40,000 competitors in the marathon included the club runners who set off separately from the Blackheath starting point.

Council worker and road sweeper at the start

Council worker and road sweeper at the start

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Even race director David Bedford "took part" as a dummy on the front of a council worker's vehicle.

Jade Goody (left) and Orlaith McAllister

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Former Big Brother housemates Jade Goody and Orlaith McAllister were among the many celebrities braving the 26-mile course.

Wheelchair competitors prepare to race

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The competition was intense in the wheelchair London Marathon event.

Felix Limo (right) and Martin Lel congratulate each other at the finish line

Felix Limo (right) and Martin Lel congratulate each other at the finish line

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Kenyan Felix Limo (right) hugs his fellow countryman Martin Lel after pipping him to the finish line again.

Fundraiser Lloyd Scott with Sir Steve Redgrave at the start

Fundraiser Lloyd Scott with Sir Steve Redgrave at the start

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Lloyd Scott chose to mark St George's day rather than wear conventional running gear.

USA's Deena Kastor

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Deena Kastor raises her arms in delight at being the first woman to cross the finish line

Balloons fly above the race participants at the start in Blackheath

Balloons fly above the race participants at the start in Blackheath

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But the London Marathon is also a chance for everyone to take part and have a bit of fun too.

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