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Sir Jim Ratcliffe will run the London Marathon and then tour the capital for Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final.
The 71-year-old, who earlier this year took a 25 per cent stake in his boyhood club, is aiming to beat his personal best of four hours and 32 minutes.
And with United taking on Coventry at 3.30pm, it will be heading straight from the finish line at The Mall to Wembley Stadium.
The elite men’s runners start at 10:00 a.m., followed by the rest of the group.
Ratcliffe, who is likely to start around 10.30am, is known as a keen athlete who enjoys a challenge and will race against the clock twice in one day.
Mail Sport understands the petrochemical billionaire’s aim is to reach the goal in time for the second half of a match in which United’s victory would set up a second successive Manchester derby final after rival City’s late 1-1 win. 0 over Chelsea. yesterday in the same place.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe will run the London Marathon on Sunday before traveling to Wembley for Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City.
London Marathon start line on Sunday morning: Ratcliffe, 71, hopes to beat his personal best time of four hours and 32 minutes.
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On a clear route, it would take about 35 minutes to travel the 20 kilometers from the shadows of Buckingham Palace to the famous arch.
Ratcliffe is expected to join United’s majority owners Joel and Avram Glazer at Wembley.
The Americans have been seen in London in recent days and are expected to attend a United match for the first time since Ratcliffe’s investment was ratified.
