Doreen Offredi
The oldest runner in the women’s marathon was 80-year-old Wimbledon Windmiler Doreen Offredi.
Raising money for Help a London Child, she covered the first half of the course in 3:23:12.
Not surprisngly, she slowed a shade in the second part of the race, but still crossed the finishing line in 7:34:10.
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