Shane McGuigan in tears during emotional tribute for late sister after running London Marathon
Shane McGuigan paid an emotional tribute to his late sister after he ran the London Marathon in her memory. The boxing trainer, and son of former featherweight world champion Barry, was one of an estimated 56,000 runners on Sunday. McGuigan was teary-eyed after running the marathon in memory of his late sister@BBCSport X All participants enter for different reasons, with McGuigan making his way round the capital in support of Young Lives vs Cancer. And speaking to BBC Sport after crossing the line, he dedicated his run for his late sister Danika, who sadly passed away from cancer in 2019. “My sister got diagnosed with leukaemia at 11 to 13, and she got through it,” he said as he started to tear up. “And then she unfortunately passed away with bowel cancer at 33 so yeah, I’m doing it for her.” Former boxer Anthony Fowler, who was trained by McGuigan, posted prayer and heart emojis under the video on social media. McGuigan finished with a time of 3:08:17 and had an inspirational message for those who may consider running the next London Marathon. “Do it, go and push yourself,” he said. “I saw lot of people unfortunately collapsing with dehydration and stuff so, within your limits, push yourself. “But go and do something, go and challenge yourself. Health and fitness is such a big part of people, it should be a big part of people’s lives. “You only get one body, you only get one life and there’s lots of people that are not able to move, so go out there and move.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shane McGuigan (@shanemcguigan) McGuigan had an inspirational message for those who may want to run themselves@BBCSport X Thousands packed the streets of London to watch this year’s MarathonGetty McGuigan was joined by plenty of other famous faces in this year’s marathon, including Chelsea legend John Terry. Norwich City interim manager Jack Wilshere, Italy icon Leonardo Bonucci and talkSPORT’s Danny Mills were also taking part. The 2025 London Marathon was historic too as it has set a new world record for the most finishers. Just after 6:30pm on Sunday, the number had surpassed the 55,646 who finished the New York Marathon in November. Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia won the elite women’s race with a world record time of 2:15:50. In the men’s race, it was Sabastian Sawe of Kenya who crossed the line first on 2:02:27. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shane McGuigan (@shanemcguigan)
Shane McGuigan paid an emotional tribute to his late sister after he ran the London Marathon in her memory.
The boxing trainer, and son of former featherweight world champion Barry, was one of an estimated 56,000 runners on Sunday.
All participants enter for different reasons, with McGuigan making his way round the capital in support of Young Lives vs Cancer.
And speaking to BBC Sport after crossing the line, he dedicated his run for his late sister Danika, who sadly passed away from cancer in 2019.
“My sister got diagnosed with leukaemia at 11 to 13, and she got through it,” he said as he started to tear up.
“And then she unfortunately passed away with bowel cancer at 33 so yeah, I’m doing it for her.”
Former boxer Anthony Fowler, who was trained by McGuigan, posted prayer and heart emojis under the video on social media.
McGuigan finished with a time of 3:08:17 and had an inspirational message for those who may consider running the next London Marathon.
“Do it, go and push yourself,” he said.
“I saw lot of people unfortunately collapsing with dehydration and stuff so, within your limits, push yourself.
“But go and do something, go and challenge yourself. Health and fitness is such a big part of people, it should be a big part of people’s lives.
“You only get one body, you only get one life and there’s lots of people that are not able to move, so go out there and move.”
McGuigan was joined by plenty of other famous faces in this year’s marathon, including Chelsea legend John Terry.
Norwich City interim manager Jack Wilshere, Italy icon Leonardo Bonucci and talkSPORT’s Danny Mills were also taking part.
The 2025 London Marathon was historic too as it has set a new world record for the most finishers.
Just after 6:30pm on Sunday, the number had surpassed the 55,646 who finished the New York Marathon in November.
Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia won the elite women’s race with a world record time of 2:15:50.
In the men’s race, it was Sabastian Sawe of Kenya who crossed the line first on 2:02:27.
