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Athletics: Winning start to 2026 for Sarah Astin

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Success in London for Manx runner

Isle of Man athlete Sarah Astin has begun 2026 with a win in London on Sunday (4 January). 

Sarah, who is based in the UK's capital, was crowned the winner of the Victoria Park half-marathon women's category in one hour, 12 minutes and 45 seconds. 

She finished in third overall, under 10 minutes behind winner Ellis Cross. 

The Manx runner is currently the Island's women half marathon record holder with a time of one hour, 11 minutes and 40 seconds, set in Seville in 2024.

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