Athletics: Great North Run cancellation adds to London Marathon doubts

FILE PHOTO: Athletics - The Great North Run - Newcastle Gateshead - 18/9/11 General view of the finish line at South Shields during the Great North Run Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Craig Brough/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - The cancellation of September's Great North Run half marathon on Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic has increased doubts about the London Marathon going ahead in October.

Last year's men's race was won by Britain's double Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah for a record sixth successive time, while the women's course record was beaten by Kenyan Brigid Kosgei.