Emile Cairess shines at Olympics marathon – can Team GB runner now win a major?
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “That’s nuts,” Emile Cairess remarked after finishing fourth in the men’s marathon at the Paris Olympics. “I’m pretty good at hills,” Cairess said after narrowly missing out on the podium and becoming the first British Olympic medal in the men’s race since Charlie Spedding in 1984. I ran the best I could have and I’m really proud of myself.” open image in gallery Great Britain’s Philip Sesemann and Emile Cairess at the finish of the men’s marathon Cairess has now backed up a third place at London this year with fourth in the Olympics, a race devoid of the comforts pacers bring. But it’s still my goal.” Olympics 2024 – Men’s Marathon results Finishing position/Bib number/Name/National olympic code/ DOB/Time/+Time behind winner 1.