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McColgan and Rowe win Vitality London 10,000 races

Eilish McColgan
McColgan has won the Vitality London 10,000 in 2022 and 2024 [PA Media]

Eilish McColgan won the Vitality London 10,000 women's race, while Jack Rowe claimed victory in the men's event.

McColgan, who was 15th in the 10,000m at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, finished in a time of 31 minutes and 36 seconds.

Lucy Reid (32:17) was second and Lily Reid (32:37) third.

Rowe crossed the line in 29:14, with Seyfu Jamaal in second with 29:42 and Tewelde Menges third in 29:55.

The 10km race is held in central London on a route that passes famous landmarks including Nelson's Column, St Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament before finishing at Buckingham Palace.