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Eilish McColgan Reclaims European 10km Record With 30:08 in Valencia

The 35-year-old, rebuilding speed after injuries, called Valencia a bucket-list test.

Overview

  • Her time restores the British and European marks a week after Jana Van Lent’s 30:09 in Nice had taken the record from her 2022 30:19.
  • Kenya’s Brenda Jepchirchir won the women’s race in 29:25 on the event’s traditionally fast course.
  • Sweden’s Andreas Almgren set a men’s European record with 26:43 in the Valencia 10km.
  • Joe Wigfield equalled the British men’s 10km record at 27:38, with Alfie Manthrope and Scott Beattie finishing just behind.
  • McColgan said she used the winter to rebuild speed and hopes to return to Valencia to chase sub-30 and possibly race the half or marathon.