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London Marathon: Beckhams, Button, Paula step out in style

April 26, 2015 20:04 IST

David Beckham

Romeo Beckham, centre, receives the support of his family, brother Cruz Beckham,left, father David Beckham, second left, mother Victoria Beckham, second right and brother Brooklyn Beckham. Photograph: Steve Bardens/Getty Images

England’s football star David Beckham and his family stepped out in full force to cheer his son Romeo, who took part in the London Marathon children's race on Sunday.

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The 12-year-old was dressed in his all-black running gear completed the three-mile run and raised £6,000 for UNAIDS and 7 Fund. His proud mother Victoria could not help tweeting, “"Well done Romeo!! We are all so proud!! Running @LondonMarathon for @UNAIDS and 7 Fund x vb."

Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain poses for photos

Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain poses for photos with husband Gary Lough and childern Raphael and Isla after cometing in the London Marathon. Photograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images

Women's world record holder Paula Radcliffe bid an emotional farewell to the London Marathon, where she set her best time in 2003.

Jenson Button poses for photographs

Jenson Button poses for photographs at the celebrity start at The London Marathon. Photograph: Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images

Formula One driver Jenson Button ran the London Marathon in under three hours. The former F1 world champion Button completed the 26-mile course in 02:52:30.

Rediff Sports Desk