Athletics-Britain's Olympic triathlon champ Yee to make marathon debut in London


FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Triathlon - Men's Individual - Paris, France - July 31, 2024. Alex Yee of Britain in action. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee plans to run the 2025 TCS London Marathon in what would be his debut at the 42.2-kilometre distance, adding another sporting accomplishment to his glittering resume.

The 26-year-old Briton produced one of the most memorable moments of the Paris Olympics when he reeled in Hayden Wilde of New Zealand in the final minute to capture gold in an extraordinary finish after trailing his rival for most of the run.

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