Nicole savours World Relays in China; East Half at Loch Leven

Monday 12th May 2025

Photo via British Athletics

British Athletics website World Relays round-up (Sunday)

It was a big weekend of World Relays action for Nicole Yeargin over in China and the Scottish Olympic medallist managed to help TWO teams qualify for the World Champs later this year in Japan.

Nicole was involved in first the Mixed 4x400m Relays team who qualified for Tokyo and then helped the Women’s 4x400m team also go through via their repechage second chance.

‘We have a lot of new faces in the squad,’ said Nicole, after Saturday’s heat win for the Mixed 4x400m team.

‘A lot of young people coming up, so it’s nice to see the vets and the rookies bonding and coming out here and seeing this team do their best. Then see them literally execute the race and do everything they were supposed to do. I’m just proud.’

British Athletics website World Relays round-up (Saturday)

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Photos by Neil Arnott

The Loch Leven Half Marathon on Sunday incorporated the East Half Marathon Championship.

Winner of the Men’s race and East Champion was Stuart Paterson (Ochill Hill Runners) in a time of 70:59.

Second in champs with East silver was Carter Taylor (Fife AC) with third – and also first Masters – for Kenny Garden (Metro Aberdeen).

Masters silver went to David Scott (Kinross Road Runners) with Roger Van Gompel (Dundee Hawkhill) in third.

First home in the Women’s race and East Champion was Isla Cubitt (Edinburgh AC) in 83:10. Second and silver medal went to Laura Gibson (Fife AC) with her sister Kerry Gibson (Fife AC) getting the bronze.

Master Women’s champion was Samantha Laird (Carnegie Harriers) with Liz Johnston (Perth Road Runners) taking the silver and Sarah Paterson (PH Racing Club) the bronze.

It was the 40th edition of the Loch Leven Half well organised by Kinross Road Runners.

Results at:
Loch Leven Half Marathon 2025

With thanks to Alex Jackson

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