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Ultra running: Lizzy Hawker wins Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc for record fifth time

British ultra runner Lizzy Hawker won the 10th edition of The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc for the fifth time at the weekend.

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Union-flagParalympics: Britain’s young stars claim more medals on the track

Britain’s young tracks stars collected two more medals in the Olympic Stadium tonight with Bethy Woodward scoring silver and David Devine bagging bronze.

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Union-flagParalympics: Relay bronze for GB

Another stunning night of action in the Stadium for Britain’s athletes ended with Olivia Breen, Bethany Woodward, Katrina Hart and Jenny McLoughlin winning bronze in the 4x100m T35-38 Relay.

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British 10K 1Event review: The British 10k

In July 25,000 runners flocked to London to take on the British 10k. Inspired by the thought of running a route past some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, Sportsister’s Jessica Whittington joined them.

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Event review: The Adidas Thunder RunEvent review: adidas Thunder Run

The adidas Thunder Run is a 24 hour trail relay race around a 10km course in South Derbyshire. There must be one member of your team on the course throughout the 24 hours. The winner is the team that has run the most laps over the time period. Around 2000 run in total. Most run [...]

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Video: Britain’s 2012 heroes welcomed home at the Aviva Birmingham Grand Prix

Returning to action on home soil for the first time since the London Olympics, GB stars including Olympic medallist Christine Ohuruogu and double Olympic champion Mo Farah took to the track at the Aviva Birmingham Grand Prix.

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Travel: Escape to Poitou-CharentesEscape to Poitou-Charentes

Whether it’s running or relaxation, cycling or shopping you’re after, Poitou-Charentes in France has it covered.

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Athletics: Heats run puts Ohuruogu on course to defend 400m crown

Team GB’s reigning Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu has progressed to tomorrow’s semi-final after a great start in the heats earlier today put her on target to defend her crown.

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London 2012: Track and field stars - ones to watchLondon 2012: Track and field stars - ones to watch

With a target of eight medals at London 2012, double what was won in Beijing and Athens, the Team GB athletics squad have a lot of expectation on their shoulders. Here are some of the faces to look out for during the Games.

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London 2012: Libby Clegg’s Paralympic plans on track

Paralympic silver medallist Libby Clegg has told Sportsister she’s feeling confident ahead of the Games, with recent results giving her a welcome boost.

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