London Marathon 2013 Remembers Boston Marathon Bombing With Silence

The London Marathon 2013 remembered the Boston Marathon bombing with a moment of silence.

As previously reported by The Inquisitr, the London Marathon 2013 winners have already been announced. London Marathon 2013 obviously experienced increased security measures in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing in America.

Ethiopian Tsegaye Kebede has claimed the title again, passing up Kenyan rival Emmanuel Mutai near the end of the race. Kebede is the men’s Londer Marathon 2013 winner, running the 26.2 mile race in two hours, six minutes, and 15 seconds. Kenyan Priscah Jeptoo is the women’s winner of the 2013 London Marathon, crossing the line in two hours, 20 minutes, 15 seconds.

But before the 36,000 competitors were released onto the track, the London Marathon 2013 remembered the Boston Marathon bombing with 30 seconds of silence. Athletes bowed their heads over the sea of black ribbons pinned to their chests. The London Marathon has never seen anything like this before in the 32 year history of the race.

London Marathon 2013 commentator, Geoff Wightman, announced over loudspeakers the reason for the half-minute silence:

“Marathon-running is a global sport. It unites runners and supporters on every continent in pursuit of a common challenge and in the spirit of friendship and fellowship. This week the world marathon family was shocked and saddened by the events at the Boston Marathon. In a few moments a whistle will sound and we will join together in silence to remember our friends and colleagues for whom a day of joy turned into a day of sadness.”

What do you think about London Marathon 2013 remembering the Boston bombing in such a memorable fashion?