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Joe Gough sets new National Half Marathon record

Joe Gough sets new National Half Marathon record

The Waterford AC half marathon took place this morning with 1766 people taking part.

Waterford AC club man David McGlynn took first place in a time of 1 hour 5 minutes and 15 seconds.

He was followed home by Sergiu Ciobanu in 67.10 and Mihail Sprincean was third in 67.23.

DMP Wexford's Ciara Wilson was the first lady home in 1.16.43, followed by Becky Woods in 77.41, and third was Nichola Sheridan in 77.56.

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Masters entrant Joe Gough continued his winning ways in setting a new record in the Over 70's half marathon.

Joe Crossed the line in 1 hour 16.51 seconds, knocking a massive four minutes off the previous national record.

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