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Claire McCarthy Wins Swansea Half-Marathon June 2017

Claire Gibbons-McCarthy Wins Swansea Half-Marathon in New Personal Best Time

Swansea, Wales

Sunday June 25th 2017

 

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Claire McCarthy wins Swansea Half-Marathon - Photo: Swansea Half-Marathon

 

Claire Gibbons-McCarthy, Leevale AC, continued her progress and preparation for the forthcoming World Championships, in London, next August, in winning this morning's Swansea Half-Marathon in a personal best of 74:35. Claire finished in 13th place overall in the race, and was two minutes ahead of the second woman.

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Claire McCarthy at the Presentation Ceremony for Swansea Half-Marathon 2017 - Photo: Swansea Half-Marathon

 

Swansea Half marathon 2017 start line

Swansea Half-Marathon 2017 Start Line - Photo: Swansea Half-Marathon

 

Claire McCarthy's Official Splits

 

Mick Clohisey, Raheny Shamrock AC, finished second in the men's race in 65:34, with Sean Hehir, Rathfarnham W.S.A.F. AC, third, in 66:37.

Swansea Half marathon 2017 first three

First 3 men in Swansea Half-Marathon:  3rd, Sean HEHIR, Rathfarnham WSAF AC,  1st, Dewi GRIFFITHS, Swansea Harriers, 2nd, Michael CLOHISEY, Raheny Shamrock AC - Photo: Swansea Half-Marathon

 

JCP Swansea Half-Marathon Results 2017

 

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