London 2012 marathon boss quits

2011-04-05 00:19:12

London 2012's Olympic marathon manager David Bedford left his role in February because of frustration with Games organisers, it has emerged.

The 61-year-oldwill continue as race director of the London Marathon.

The former distance runner said: "It was very difficult to work for another organisation who, in the main, have never organised an event of their own."

London Marathon chief executive Nick Bitel said he "very much regrets" Bedford's decision.

Bitel added that his organisation would continue to work closely with Games officials on the marathons and race walk events.

"David has decided not to work on the Olympic events any more. That's his personal choice," said Bitel.

"The decision was due to his frustration with Locog's [London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games] approach to event management.

"He has incredible knowledge and experience so we regret the fact he's not working on the events, but we are continuing to work closely and harmoniously with Locog and we are confident that they will be great events."

A London 2012 spokeswoman said: "This was Dave Bedford's own decision. It hasn't affected the strong working relationship that the London Marathon has with Locog.

"Both organisations are working closely together on the test event in May 2011, and on the delivery of first-class Olympic and Paralympic marathons in 2012."

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