Big Ben was too tall to cross the finish line and it’s our favourite London Marathon moment
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the London Marathon, an amazing effort, we salute you!
And special mention to the chap who dressed as Big Ben – Elizabeth Tower, if you insist – who made it all the way to the finish only for this to happen.
I guess this is why you don't see many Big Bens out joggingpic.twitter.com/bBILuq7irw
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) April 28, 2019
Listen carefully and you can hear the ‘Bong!’ as he collides with the top of the finish line. Great work everyone!
"You were so close to breaking your record"
"I know"
"A few seconds earlier and you'd've smashed it"
"I know what time it was mate I'm dressed as big fucking ben"— James Felton (@JimMFelton) April 28, 2019
On the other hand, he didn’t lose face.
— Brian O'Keefe (@rider45) April 28, 2019
Bloody hell after all that repair work as well
— David Ellis 🌹 (@davidellis85) April 28, 2019
That clock needs winding, it's running a bit slow.
— jdscee (@jdscee) April 28, 2019
Holy crap though that’s impressive to run with that stuck over your head for all those flipping miles. Feeling slightly inadequate today sat on my arse watching the fab coverage of the marathon with a crumpet and coffee!
— Winnie CullMac #FBPE and this week #IronFran 💪🏼 (@WCullmac) April 28, 2019
And in the interests of accuracy and all that ….
I'm sorry everybody, I wasn't really at the marathon in my capacity as an investigative journalist interviewing clocks, I've let you all down again. pic.twitter.com/VC4G7TMrvE
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) April 28, 2019
