Women's wheelchair winners
Catherine Debrunner, elite women’s wheelchair champion – her third TCS London Marathon title:
“I’m super proud that this is my third win at the London Marathon. I’m a very good match with this course, it was a super strong field, the weather was great for me because I like it warm. There was a really strong men’s field ahead of me and they drew me along and I had to do some slalom to get ahead.”
Susannah Scaroni, who finished second in the elite women’s wheelchair race:
“It was a very good race for me, it’s a really technical course but I really enjoyed the weather today it was perfect for me.
When asked about recovering from Boston, which she raced on Monday 21 April along with fellow London podium finishers, Catherine Debrunner and Manuela Schar.
“The three of us are all in similar boats, there’s a real depth in the field, but I used my depth to maintain my position.
When asked about the rivalry with Catherine Debrunner:
“She is so phenomenal, it’s fantastic to race against her as it makes it stronger, I love the fast pace and I’ll keep trying to catch her.”
When asked about the difference between them as a top three and the rest of the field:
“I’ve been doing this for 20 years and I’ve learnt how to take the turns and push on, I have a fantastic training camp of both men and women in Illinois, which I joined in 2011, so it’s a great performance environment.”
When asked what she was going to do next after two races in six days:
“It’s all about recovery, flying home back to my cat called Larry. And my husband, Jacob. I’ll then move on to track racing.”
Manuela Schar, who finished in third place in the wheelchair women's race:
“It's amazing what is happening in the women's wheelchair racing field right now. I feel so honoured to still be part of that and to still be on the podium. I don't have a 10-year plan – I just work as hard as possible and try to improve.”
On the last week’s Boston Marathon:
“Boston made me feel good about the race today. It's hard with the travelling time and time difference, but it was a really good day today.”
Eden Rainbow-Cooper, who finished fourth in the elite women’s wheelchair race:
“It was a great race for me although it was tough and hot. Last year I finished but with an injury, this year I crossed with a normal amount of marathon pain.
“I’m delighted today as the injury did keep running through my mind, but I just put it to one side and focused on my rest. I’ve been working on my speed and endurance as the top three are so fast and so experienced.”