'Rock, paper, scissors' decides order of London Marathon races
A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.
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"Sabastian and Catherine's rock, paper, scissors battle was an entertaining way to decide which day would host each elite race."
— Hugh Brasher , Executive
"Our outstanding elite women's wheelchair field will begin the action just ahead of them, creating a true celebration of women's marathon racing."
— Hugh Brasher , Executive
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A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.
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