Aaron Ramsey finished the London Marathon in about 3 hours and 0 minutes (3:00:30), in relief of a cancer charity, shortly after publicly retiring from football. Latest reports place him around that 3-hour mark, with Vettel finishing just under three hours.[1][2][3]
Key points
- Time: approximately 3:00:30 (Ramsey’s exact clock time reported varies slightly by outlet).[3][1]
- Context: Ramsey announced retirement from professional football days before or around the race, choosing to run for charity “It’s Never You” that supports families dealing with rare cancers.[2]
- Opponents/peers: Notable finishers nearby in the field included Sebastian Vettel (2:59:08) and celebrities such as Cynthia Erivo and Laura Robson in the 3:21–3:28 range.[1][3]
If you’d like, I can compile a short, citation-backed news digest with the exact finish times from multiple outlets and a one-paragraph recap tailored for social media or a brief briefing.
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Greg Evans Monday 27 April 2026 08:52 BSTRelated video: Sabastian Sawe makes history with first marathon under two hoursFormer Wales captain and Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey completed the London…
www.independent.co.ukRamsey takes on marathon challenge
tribune.com.pkThe Wales midfielder has not represented his country since September 2024
www.walesonline.co.ukSebastian Vettel delivers on both targets with a sub-three-hour London Marathon run and major charity boost.
www.planetf1.comFormer Wales captain and Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey completed the London Marathon in an impressive time of 3 hours, 30 seconds. Ramsey participated in the race to support “It's Never You”, a charity founded by friends whose six-year-old son died from a rare cancer, rhabdomyosarcoma. “I can't imagine what they…
www.inkl.comWales legend Aaron Ramsey completed the London Marathon in just over three hours only two weeks after announcing his retirement from football
www.football.londonFormer Wales captain and Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has completed the London Marathon in an impressive time, just weeks after announcing his retirement from football
www.mirror.co.ukWelsh football great Aaron Ramsey hung up his boots earlier this month but that did not mean easing up as on Sunday he will don his running shoes and compete in the London Marathon -- for a charitable cause.
english.ahram.org.egFor a player who only recently stepped away from football, the aaron ramsey london marathon time was the striking part of an already unusual story. Instead of easing into retirement, the former Wales captain chose the punishment of 26. 2 miles, and did so for a charity carrying personal meaning. He finished in 3: 00: …
www.el-balad.comThe former Wales captain was running in aid of a charity close to his heart
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