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John Wright, a British masters athlete, set a new M65 100m world record of 12.03 at the World Masters Championships in Daegu, South Korea. Wright's previous record was 12.15, set in Derby last year.
The British team, smaller than their European Masters Championship-winning squad, enjoyed success with multiple world records and a British record among their performances. Wright's record-breaking run came in the opening four days of the championships. Read more racing coverage.
Other notable performances included Rob McHarg winning the M60 800m, David Proctor winning the M40 800m, and Sarah Roberts winning the W75 800m and 10km. Non-European athletes also set world records, highlighting the global nature of the event. Related: Birmingham 2026: Record-breaking European Athletics Championships.
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British masters athlete John Wright improved his own world M65 100m record at the World Masters Championships in Daegu. John Wright, a British masters athlete, set a new M65 100m world record of 12.03 at the World Masters Championships in Daegu, South Korea. Wright's previous record was 12.15, set in Derby last year.
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Runner World published this brief on August 25, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 25, 2026.
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