Mo Farah wins Antrim Coast Half Marathon but misses British record

Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah won the Antrim Coast Half Marathon held on Northern Ireland’s scenic coastline.

Farah followed up last week’s one-hour world record run in Brussels on his return to the track with another impressive display on Saturday.

He stretched clear in the closing stages of the race to claim victory in one hour 27 seconds.

The 37-year-old finished 12 seconds ahead of Marc Scott, with Ben Connor a further 16 seconds back in third.

Belfast’s Stephen Scullion thrilled the home fans with a superb race in fourth, posting a Northern Ireland record of 61:08.

The race began in perfect conditions in Larne as the competitors enjoyed good running conditions.

It was hoped Farah could eclipse his own British half marathon record of 59:32, but he had to settle for the win against a high-class field. (BBC)

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