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Kosgei claims Great North Run victory as McColgan withdraws injured

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei secured a dominant win in the Great North Run women's race, while Great Britain's Eilish McColgan pulled out early due to a foot injury. American Zouhair Talbi won the men's race.

  • Brigid Kosgei won the women's Great North Run in 1:06:15.
  • Eilish McColgan withdrew from the race early with a foot injury.
  • Zouhair Talbi won the men's race with a time of 59:47.

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei, an Olympic silver medallist and former London marathon winner, powered to a convincing victory in the women's race at the Great North Run. She completed the 13.1-mile course in one hour, six minutes and 15 seconds, finishing over two minutes ahead of compatriot Sheila Chepkirui.

Great Britain's Eilish McColgan, 35, withdrew early in the half-marathon after suffering a foot injury. McColgan, who finished third in last year's event, was continuing her return to racing following a broken toe sustained during the London Marathon in April.

In the men's race, American Zouhair Talbi, 31, secured the title with a strong finish in the final mile, clocking 59:47. He overcame last year's champion Alex Mutiso, who finished 14 seconds behind. David Weir won his 10th Great North Run title in the men's wheelchair race, while Melanie Woods won the women's wheelchair event.

The 45th edition of the Great North Run saw an estimated 63,000 runners participate, including Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

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