London Marathon runner dies on way home from race
BBC NewsOrganisers of the event said Steve Shanks, 45, from Bingham, Nottinghamshire, died suddenly while travelling home on Sunday.A London Marathon spokesperson said they were "deeply saddened" to hear of Mr Shanks's death.
Mr Shanks took part in the event on Sunday, completing the 26.2-mile distance in two hours and 53 minutes., Holme Pierrepont Running Club said: "Steve had won many club championships over all distances."His talents were not limited to road running. He represented the club in cross country and won a club fell running championship in 2008.A fundraising page, raising money for a multiple sclerosis charity, has been set up in Mr Shanks's memory.
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