Elite Runners Set for SportsShoes Podium 5km in Battersea — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
James West leads the men's field with a 13:44 5km best, fresh from a win in Manchester. His track 5000m PB is 13:09.07. Callum Elson and Jack Kavanagh also feature, with 5km bests of 13:36 and 13:34.
Georgie Grgec tops the women's field with a 15:23 5km PB, having shifted focus to road racing. Eleanor Curran and Annabel Morton round out the elite women's contenders. The event promises competitive racing. Read more racing coverage.
The SportsShoes Podium series continues to attract strong fields. The Battersea Park meeting offers another chance for athletes to test their 5km abilities. The race starts at 7pm on September 11. Related: Day 2 of National University Championships Sets New Records.
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Top athletes, including James West and Georgie Grgec, prepare for competitive 5km race. James West leads the men's field with a 13:44 5km best, fresh from a win in Manchester. His track 5000m PB is 13:09.07. Callum Elson and Jack Kavanagh also feature, with 5km bests of 13:36 and 13:34.
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Runner World published this brief on September 10, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 10, 2026.
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