Celebrities Finish 46th London Marathon in Warm Weather

Thousands of runners, including celebrities from entertainment and sports, completed the London Marathon on Sunday under warm conditions, crossing the finish line on The Mall amid cheers from crowds lining the streets of the British capital. The 46th edition of the event drew nearly 60,000 participants along the traditional 26.2-mile route from Blackheath, with temperatures reaching the high teens Celsius testing even seasoned athletes.

Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo, known for her role in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked, set a personal best time of three hours and 21 minutes, improving on her 2022 mark by 14 minutes. Visibly exhausted after the race, she was assisted to a seat before addressing reporters. "There was a little rough moment where I thought I was never going to make it, but then I found a little bit of strength," Erivo said. "I'm here, and I feel really proud." Despite rising at 5 a.m. for the start, the performer planned to take the stage that Monday evening at London's Noel Coward Theatre, portraying all 23 roles in a production of Dracula. "It's at 7:30 p.m., so I should be fine," she noted, adding with a laugh, "I may be a little slower than...