Ron Hill's incredible running streak ends after 52 years

LONDON (Reuters) - Former British marathon great Ron Hill has been forced to end his amazing streak of running every day for more than 52 years after the 78-year-old suffered chest pains and decided not to risk it.

Hill, the former Commonwealth and European champion who was once the world's top marathon man, felt ill during his daily run on Saturday and so on Sunday had to opt out for the first time after 19,032 consecutive days of running.