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Scotland's Jemma Reekie finished fifth in the 800m at the European Championships. Despite a tough season, she set a new European road mile record. Reekie aims for a third win at the Fifth Avenue Mile in New York.
Reekie faced a difficult summer with a lingering concussion and a disappointing performance at the Commonwealth Games. She finished 10th in the mile and failed to reach the 800m final. However, she remains confident in her abilities. Read more racing coverage.
Reekie believes her 800m discipline is strong, with many top competitors. She hopes to prove her strength at the upcoming World Championships in Beijing. Reekie feels she is in the best shape of her career. Related: Hunt's Season Continues with Third-Place Finish in Brussels.
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Jemma Reekie sets new European road mile record, eyes strong finish at Fifth Avenue Mile. Scotland's Jemma Reekie finished fifth in the 800m at the European Championships. Despite a tough season, she set a new European road mile record. Reekie aims for a third win at the Fifth Avenue Mile in New York.
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Runner World published this brief on September 7, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated September 7, 2026.
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