Megan Keith Sets European 10km Record
Scottish runner Megan Keith set a new European women's 10km record in Castellon, finishing just one second ahead of the previous mark held by Eilish McColgan. Keith's comeback follows a four-month injury layoff after the Paris Olympics. Laura Muir won the 10km event at the Scottish cross-country championships, marking her return to the event after 14 years.
- Megan Keith's new European 10km record of 30:07, set in Castellon, Spain, was just one second faster than the previous record of 30:08 held by fellow Scot Eilish McColgan. - The record-breaking run took place at the Castellon 10K, where Keith not only broke the record but also beat the former record-holder, Eilish McColgan, who finished sixth in the same race with a time of 30:35. - Keith's comeback follows a significant ankle injury sustained during the women's 10,000m final at the Paris Olympics, where she persevered to finish the race in last place. - The injury occurred early in the Olympic final, but the 22-year-old displayed notable determination by completing the race despite the pain. - Laura Muir's victory at the Scottish cross-country championships was her first appearance at the event in 14 years and marked the longest race of her professional career. - Muir, a 1500m specialist, won the 10km title at Callendar Park in Falkirk, representing her original club, Dundee Hawkhill Harriers. - The women's race in Castellon was won by Kenya's Caroline Gitonga in 29:34, while a new men's European 10km record was also set by Yann Schrub of France with a time of 26:43.
