• Only Farah and Cairess have beaten 2:07 for Britain
• Yee will join elite field in April’s London Marathon

Conjuring a comeback for the ages, and one of the most thrilling moments of the Paris Games, has given Alex Yee a thirst for chasing the extraordinary. But, it turns out, he isn’t finished yet.

“With running, I feel like I’ve never stopped itching the scratch,” the Olympic triathlon champion tells the Guardian. Then comes the revelation: Yee has signed up for the elite field of April’s London Marathon.