Otley Athletic Club are waiting excitedly or official confirmation that they are the bronze medal winners in the UK Marathon Championships.

Their trio of Ian Fisher, Neil Clayton and Andrew Robert-shaw are hoping to be confirmed in third place in an event run in conjunction with the Flora London Marathon.

The championship placing are decided on cumulative timings and it looks as if Otley will finish narrowly behind silver medal winners Tipton Harriers.

If Otley are confirmed in third place, and the signs are optimistic, it is arguably the greatest success since the club was formed in 1983.

To win a medal on such a big stage as the London Marathon will also work wonders for morale.