E16: Anthony Butler & Jessie Rix

Published: May 5, 2023, 1 a.m.

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The TCS London Marathon had it all - world records, a new course record, a sprint finish, and a remarkable new 6 Star Finisher in Anthony Butler.

The visually-impaired runner completed the race alongside Jessie Rix, his partner in both running and wedlock, a story which we hear more of as they join us for this week\\u2019s Marathon Talk!

Tune in to hear all about last week\\u2019s guests\\u2019 emotional race, Sifan Hassan\\u2019s wacky route to winning one of the best ever women\\u2019s fields, Marcel Hug\\u2019s wheelchair domination, and much more\\u2026

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In this episode of Marathon Talk:

  • 0:00 - An introduction where we catch up on the emotional London story of last week\\u2019s guests, Sam & Chrissie

  • 7:35 - Covering the immensely eventful London Marathon with a look at Sifan Hassan\\u2019s bizarre winning performance, Kelvin Kiptum\\u2019s course record and 45 World Records

  • 35:00 - A heartwarming conversation of romance and racing with visually-impaired 6-Star Finisher Anthony Butler and his wife & guide, Jessie Rix

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