Twitlonger: The story of the Dublin Marathon told via Tweets
The weather didn't suit them but that was not going to stop a record number of competitors from lining up for today's Dublin Marathon.
The 36th edition saw in excess of 15,000 take part in this morning's 40 kilometre test of endurance and will power.
@ealingeagles Will Murray and John Kenny at @dublinmarathon today - hope you had a great race guys! pic.twitter.com/rwIezerFwx
— Ealing Eagles (@ealingeagles) October 26, 2015
It didn't take long for the cream to rise to the top, of course.
First wheelchair athlete swoops by..... #dublincitymarathon #dublinmarathon pic.twitter.com/HX3wi1w6bz
— Fin Goulding 🇮🇪 (@fgoulding) October 26, 2015
The leading pack of the @dublinmarathon with 1 mile to go #DublinMarathon pic.twitter.com/ldw2zpXVJi
— Justin Doran (@justindoran) October 26, 2015
The winners were crossing the line at Merrion Square before you knew it.
Congrats to Alemu Gemechu of Ethiopia on winning the 2015 @SSEAirtricityLg @dublinmarathon today! @RTEsport pic.twitter.com/j8SJfACMY9
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) October 26, 2015
Nataliya Lehonkova of Ukraine 1st woman over the finish line in a great time of 2:30:00 (TBC) pic.twitter.com/Je0kLIc2Or
— Irish Life Dublin Marathon (@dublinmarathon) October 26, 2015
A couple of Ireland's most well-known athletes were left in their wake.
Great to see @soniaagrith out braving the elements this morning in the @SSEAirtricityLg @dublinmarathon too! pic.twitter.com/drqszkwM38
— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) October 26, 2015
Well that was thoroughly enjoyable! 28th overall and 5th Irish man home in @dublinmarathon. pic.twitter.com/6DfG4sP5Hi
— Colin Griffin (@colingriffin) October 26, 2015
But lots of people were just happy to compete and complete.
Well done to everyone who took part in this morning's rainy #DublinMarathon - you are ALL winners! @dublinmarathon pic.twitter.com/iCZgcCpaOo
— Dublin Well Woman (@dublinwellwoman) October 26, 2015
Even if they needed a little help!
And that's what it's all about...@dublinmarathon pic.twitter.com/NYJQiQC3Ww
— Sinéad Hussey (@SineadHus) October 26, 2015
Congratulations everyone!
