Kavanagh and Courtney-Bryant to Lead Home Nations 5km — 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.
Jack Kavanagh and Melissa Courtney-Bryant headline the SportsShoes Podium Home Nations 5km. Kavanagh boasts a 13:34 personal best, while Courtney-Bryant has a 15:27 best.
The men's field includes Finley Proffitt, Andrew Penney, and Joseph Tuffin, all with sub-14-minute credentials. Emily Haggard Kearney leads the women's race with a 15:13 personal best. Read more racing coverage.
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Top runners set for competitive race in Cardiff on September 27. Jack Kavanagh and Melissa Courtney-Bryant headline the SportsShoes Podium Home Nations 5km. Kavanagh boasts a 13:34 personal best, while Courtney-Bryant has a 15:27 best.
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Runner World published this brief on September 27, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 25, 2026.
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