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London Marathon imposter sparks outrage after finding runner's fallen race number and completing last two miles to claim medal

Jake Halliday's impersonator who won the medal. [Photo: Courtesy]

London Marathon bosses are investigating after an imposter picked up a runner's fallen race number less than two miles from the end... and finished in his place to steal his medal.

Exhausted Jake Halliday is said to have lost his competitor number around 15 minutes from the end of last Sunday's event.

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