Emile Cairess, who finished third in the London Marathon with the second-fastest British time ever, has the support of his girlfriend Georgia Yearby, a fellow top athlete. Yearby, 29, competes in 800-metre track events and has been with Cairess for six years.
The couple met away from the track and have maintained a strong relationship. Cairess, 26, revealed that his retro Casio watch, which caught attention during the marathon, was a gift from Yearby after she grew tired of him wearing hers.
Cairess's running career began at age four, trying to keep up with his mother jogging in West Yorkshire. He later chose athletics over football, despite being a fan of Arsenal and Thierry Henry. His decision paid off as he now aims for a medal at the Paris Olympics.
Yearby has focused on shorter distances while Cairess excels in long-distance events. The couple enjoys spending time with Yearby's family, and Cairess supports Arsenal in the Premier League.
