Team GB rower Vicky Thornley, Grand National 2022 winner Sam Waley-Cohen and Oxford Lord Mayor Mark Lygo joined the line-up of runners who turned out for this year’s Oxford Town and Gown 10k.
They all helped to raise essential funds for charity Muscular Dystrophy UK in the race on Sunday.
First man over the line was Alex Miell-Ingram, of Radley Athletic Club, who completed the 10k in 31 minutes and 40 seconds.
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First woman over the line was Emma Hodson, from Cambridge University, who completed the run in 35 minutes and 38 seconds.
This year saw a record number of runners - with 3,996 runners crossing the line.
The event is one of the main fundraisers for Muscular Dystrophy UK, a charity that has strong links with Oxford and has funded a Neuromuscular Centre in partnership with the university.
Lord Mayor Mark Lygo, a keen runner, completed the run in 58 minutes. He said: “Great event, very well organised. Congratulations to all the runners and volunteers.”
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The Oxford Town and Gown is a fast, chipped and marshalled course which allows runners to enjoy the streets of Oxford city centre, running past ancient buildings and ending in the beautiful University Parks. Jessie Keighley, event project manager for the Oxford Town and Gown at Muscular Dystrophy UK, said: “There was a fantastic energy and it was great to meet so many runners.”
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