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Epic clash it will be, but with lower prize money

Athletics - 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon - London - 24/4/16 Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge celebrates winning the men's race as Stanley Biwott and Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele celebrate finishing second and third respectively with their trophies. [Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs]

Top athletes will earn less in this year's London Marathon as effects of Covid-19 continue to hit the sports world.

Organisers of the October 4 race say the prize money has been cut by nearly half of what was offered last year.

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