Apr 21, 2013

The London Marathon began with a moment of silence for the victims in the Boston Marathon bombings. Many displayed ribbons of support or signs with sayings like “Run for Boston” or “4.15.13,” the date of the Boston race. About 35,000 runners took part in the race with thousands of spectators watching on. Race organizers say the police presence was boosted by 40 percent as a precaution, according to Reuters. Several dollars will be donated to The One Fund Boston for each London Marathon finisher.

Maryland’s own Tatyana McFadden was the first across the line in the women’s wheelchair division, just six days after coming in first in the Boston Marathon. Her official time is listed as 01:46:02, a record mark. McFadden has said that she hopes to win the Boston, London, New York and Chicago marathons in the same year.

: Runners observe a moment of silence before the start of the London Marathon. (Luke MacGregor/Reuters)

: Elite Men runners and fellow competitors observe a minutes silence in memory of victims of the Boston Marathon. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

: Spectators hold a placard in support of Boston. (Eddie Keogh/Reuters)

: Runners pass the Houses of Parliament during the London Marathon in central London. (Eddie Keogh/Reuters)

: A Canary Wharf Security guard keeps an eye on the crowd. (Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

: Runners make their way through Canary Wharf. (Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

: A competitor shows his sympathy towards the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing during the Virgin London Marathon. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

: A runner carrying a U.S. flag passes the shadows of spectators cast on the Embankment during the London Marathon. (Luke MacGregor/Reuters)

: Runners pass the London Eye. (/Eddie Keogh/Reuters)

: Spectators show support for Boston with a homemade sign. (Getty Images)

: A runner pours water on his head to cool off. (Getty Images)

: Competitors stream past the finish line during the Virgin London Marathon. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

: Police dog handlers on duty during the Virgin London Marathon. (Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

: Boston Marathon participant Tricia Bun poses for photographs ahead of the Virgin London Marathon. (Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

: The police keep tabs on the race. (Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

: Runners try and stretch out their fatigue. (Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

: A competitor makes a proposal of marriage after crossing the finish line. (Warren Little/Getty Images)

: Tatyana McFadden of Clarksville, Maryland wins the women’s wheelchair class of the London Marathon. Less than a week earlier, she won the Boston Marathon. (Andrew Winning/Reuters)

: Tsegaye Kebede of Ethiopia wins the London Marathon. (Warren Little/Getty Images)

: Priscah Jeptoo of Kenya wins the women’s Elite London Marathon (REUTERS/Andrew Winning)

: Men’s elite race winner Tsegaye Kebede of Ethiopia (R) and women’s elite race winner Priscah Jeptoo of Kenya (L) pose with their shields after winning their respective categories. (Getty Images)