Franklin takes gold in women's 1,500m

Tuesday, 11 July 2023 20:02

She set a new Island Games record

Rachael Franklin's won gold in the women's 1,500m at the Island Games in Guernsey.

She ran a time of 4:20.42, which is a new Island Games record.

Cari Hughes of Ynys Môn came in second with a time of 4:21.28. Menorcan athlete Marina Bagur Olives came third in a time of 4:33.37.

Rachael represented the Isle of Man at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last year, and was competing at the British championships at the weekend.

SPORT: A gold medal AND an Island Games record for Rachael! Rachael Franklin reacts to winning tonight’s Women’s 1,500m Final at Footes Lane #sport #news #iom #ManxRadio
Posted by Manx Radio Sport on Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Franklin takes gold in women's 1,500m

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