Steel and Gratton Win Inaugural English Masters Cross Country Titles — 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.
Gemma Steel and Lee Gratton won the inaugural English Masters Cross Country titles at Betley Court Farm. Steel, the W40 international winner, defeated Katie Latham, who took silver. Helen Haigh won W50 gold, while Rachael Bourne claimed the W35 title.
Rachel Marshall won W45 gold, and Rachel Cooke took the W55 title. Jacqueline Murdy won W60, and Monica Williamson claimed the W65 title. Sue Clarke and Mary White won W70 and W75, respectively. Read more racing coverage.
In the men's race, Lee Gratton won the M40 title. Ben Robinson took M35 gold, and John Beattie won M40 silver. Jon Hart won M45, and Jamie Arnold claimed M50 gold. Related: Masters Runners Compete for England Spots at Betley Farm.
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Gemma Steel and Lee Gratton claimed the first English Masters Cross Country titles. Gemma Steel and Lee Gratton won the inaugural English Masters Cross Country titles at Betley Court Farm. Steel, the W40 international winner, defeated Katie Latham, who took silver. Helen Haigh won W50 gold, while Rachael Bourne claimed the W35 title.
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Runner World published this brief on September 28, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 28, 2026.
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