News Archive: Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson breaks Silverstone course record

3rd March 2014
2nd March 2014 - Chris Thompson (GBR) was a runaway winner at the Silverstone half marathon on Sunday.  Despite cold and windy conditions Thompson was aggressive from the start and was rewarded with not only the victory but also a new course record of 65:09,… Read More →

Timothy Toroitich takes maiden European victory

12th January 2014
Timothy Toroitich takes maiden European victory World Championships fifth placer Timothy Toroitich (UGA) earned his first victory in Europe at the LXXI edition of the Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza in Elgoibar. Having just missed out in a sprint finish last weekend, Toroitich took no chances here and cruised to the line… Read More →

Mark Kiptoo second on marathon debut

27th October 2013
Mark Kiptoo second on marathon debut Mark Kiptoo (KEN) narrowly fell short of making the perfect debut as he finished second in the Frankfurt Marathon. Despite blustery conditions and some indifferent pacemaking Kiptoo crossed the line in 2:06.16, an age best for a 37 year old and the 15th fastest debut… Read More →

Ayeko and Thompson go 1-2 in Birmingham

19th October 2013
Thomas Ayeko (UGA) made a successful start to his winter campaign with victory at the Great Birmingham Run. Making his debut over the half-marathon distance Ayeko chose to sit in the lead group for the first half of the race but then upped the pace… Read More →

Emmanuel Bett 2nd in Glasgow Half Marathon

6th October 2013
Emmanuel Bett (KEN) placed 2nd in the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run behind Haile Gebresealisse (ETH) in a time of 61:40. Chris Thompson (GBR) placed 5th in 64:49. In the women's race Steph Twell (GBR) had a solid run in 4th in 73:59. Race… Read More →

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