She was aching with pain, struggling to stay upright and battling to complete the biggest challenge of her life.
But with a beaming smile and a few tears, Claire Lomas finally crossed the finish line of the London Marathon yesterday after a gruelling 16 days.
Yet organisers have refused to honour her achievement with an official medal because she did not finish within 24 hours. Instead, 14 fellow runners inspired by her heroism, have donated theirs.
The snub by Virgin officials has prompted outrage, with scores of comments on Twitter and even some sports stars calling for them to reconsider.
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