London Marathon runner hailed a hero for helping struggling competitor

Runner Matthew Rees was applauded by spectators as he helped David Wyeth walk the final 300m

Matthew Rees helps David Wyeth
Matthew Rees of Swansea Harriers helps David Wyeth of Chorlton Runners reach the finish line during the London marathon
(Image credit: Adrian Dennis / GETTY)

A runner at the London Marathon has been hailed a "hero" after stopping 300m from the finish line to help a struggling competitor finish the race.

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