McAndrew, who wept as she crossed the line, said: "It was the toughest race I have ever done. Because I tried so hard I was a little emotional at the end." Some 33,000 entrants enjoyed glorious sunshine on the 25th anniversary of the first marathon. Paula Radcliffe won the women's event with a time of two hours 17 minutes 42 seconds. Kenya's Martin Lel, 26, was the surprise winner of the men's race, in two hours, seven minutes and 26 seconds.