London Marathon runner dies on way home from race

A man has died shortly after completing the London Marathon in under three hours.

Organisers of the event said Steve Shanks, 45, from Bingham, Nottinghamshire, died suddenly while travelling home on Sunday.

Tributes have been paid to the experienced runner, whose cause of death has not yet been shared.

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 (42.1km) distance in two hours and 53 minutes.

In a tribute posted on its website, Holme Pierrepont Running Club said: "Steve had won many club championships over all distances.

"He competed in races all over Europe and was a keen parkrun tourist.

"His talents were not limited to road running. He represented the club in cross country and won a club fell running championship in 2008.

"He will be hugely missed."

A fundraising page, raising money for a multiple sclerosis charity, has been set up in Mr Shanks's memory.