London Marathon 2023: Tom Durnin hailed ‘hero’ after finishing last - but raising thousands for charity

A former car crash victim has become a global sensation after his video of people cheering on him being the last person to cross the finish line in the London Marathon went viral. Tom Durnin, 35, from Banbury, was hailed a ‘hero’ by many who said he was an inspiration to complete the 26.2-mile race in over eight hours.

Speaking to Banbury Guardian, Durnin, also known as Mav said he spent a week in hospital before Christmas with a bleed on the brain and a broken arm following an accident. He said he had never run more than 7k before Sunday and did little preparation.