London, UK. 26th April 2026. Charity runner James Page navigating the 2026 London Marathon course while carrying an eight-foot teddy bear on his back. Raising funds for Children with Cancer UK, Page increased the size of his mascot from a six-foot bear in 2025 to this record-breaking eight-foot version to highlight the scale of the challenge faced by families. On the day Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier with 1:59:30. Credit:xiu bao/Alamy Live News

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