Emelia Gorecka makes return after injury - weekly round-up

Emelia Gorecka makes return after injury - weekly round-up

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Published: 02nd November, 2015
Updated: 29th January, 2025
BY Athletics Weekly

The major action of the weekend was in New York, Mansfield and Doha but there were other events of note

A report for the TCS New York City Marathon can be found here, while an English Cross Country Relays round-up is here and coverage of the final day of the IPC Athletics World Championships is here.

Lotto Cross Cup, Mol, Belgium, November 1

Emelia Gorecka made a return to competitive action after six months out with a foot injury.

The 21-year-old, who was contesting her first Lotto Cross Cup event, had suffered a stress fracture ahead of her summer season opener.

She finished 10th in a race won by Belgium's defending champion Louise Carton.

Billericay Striders 10km, November 1

Paul Whittaker won in a course record 30:31.

Newcastle Town Moor Marathon, November 1

Adam Holland won in a time of 2:36:26 and the first veteran - M50 Nigel Rackham - finished second in 2:41:09.

The race incorporated the British Masters Championships and Rackham won the men's masters title.

The first woman - and veteran - was Kelly Dodds in 3:27:30.

Les Venmore's report and David Hewitson's photographs will appear in this week's AW magazine.

Richard Burton 10km, Cwmavon, November 1

Dewi Griffiths won the men's race in 30:24.

Priory Relays, Reigate, October 31

Despite the success of the English Cross Country Relay Championships in Mansfield, around 100 senior teams competed in this event.

Tonbridge's men won in 56:45 with South London's Ben Coldray running the fastest leg of 13:25.

Belgrave Harriers retained the women's title while Reigate's Fiona Clark was the fastest with 15:58.

Martin Duff's report and Jeremy Hemming's photographs will appear in this week's issue.

FNB Guernsey League, Delancey, October 31

Olympic marathoner Lee Merrien won the men's race easily in 14:14.

West Yorkshire League, Huddersfield, October 31

Tom Adams won the men's race by over a minute.

Kate Walshaw won the women's race from top Veteran Helen Berry.

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