Sarah Roberts leads British multi-medallists at World Masters Champs — 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.
Sarah Roberts claimed her third gold at the World Masters Championships, winning the W75 5000m. David Proctor and Paul Grange completed distance doubles, adding to Britain's medal haul. Relay teams set world records, despite Britain's limited sprint relay medals.
Multiple British athletes achieved gold in various events, including discus, javelin, and hurdles. Colin Spivey won the M90 5000m, and Evaun Williams excelled in discus and javelin. Caroline Marler won W75 javelin gold, 50 years after her Olympic Trials final. Read more racing coverage.
World records were set by Japan, Australia, and USA in sprint relays. Despite fewer sprinters, Britain secured M45 and M60 bronzes. The Championships continue with the final part from September 1-3. Related: Nicola Olyslagers Returns to Form at Zurich Weltklasse.
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Britain's medal count climbs with multiple wins in Daegu Sarah Roberts claimed her third gold at the World Masters Championships, winning the W75 5000m. David Proctor and Paul Grange completed distance doubles, adding to Britain's medal haul. Relay teams set world records, despite Britain's limited sprint relay medals.
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Runner World published this brief on September 2, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 2, 2026.
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