Brigid Kosgei wins Great North Run while Eilish McColgan withdraws
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:26 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Brigid Kosgei finished first in the women's half-marathon at the Great North Run in one hour, six minutes and 15 seconds. The victory followed an early exit for Eilish McColgan, who withdrew due to a foot injury. McColgan previously managed a victory at the Big Half in London last week but struggled with fitness issues stemming from an injury sustained in the April London Marathon. In the men's event, Zouhair Talbi earned the title after a late sprint, finishing in 59:47 to best the previous year's winner, Alex Mutiso. David Weir secured his 10th title in the men's wheelchair category, and Melanie Woods won the women's wheelchair race. Approximately 63,000 runners participated in the 45th edition of the annual event.
- •Brigid Kosgei won the women's race in 1:06:15.
- •Eilish McColgan withdrew early after suffering a foot injury.
- •Zouhair Talbi captured the men's title with a time of 59:47.
- •David Weir recorded his 10th career win in the wheelchair competition.
- •Approximately 63,000 runners competed in the 45th Great North Run.
- 11:26 AMYahoo Sports — Kosgei wins Great North Run but McColgan withdraws
- 10:57 AMBBC Sport — Kosgei wins Great North Run but McColgan withdraws
"Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins the women's race at the Great North Run as Eilish McColgan drops out early with injury, while American Zouhair Talbi wins the men's event.
"Kenya's Brigid Kosgei comfortably wins the women's race at the Great North Run but Eilish McColgan drops out early with injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:26 AMKosgei wins Great North Run but McColgan withdraws
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins the women's race at the Great North Run as Eilish McColgan drops out early with injury, while American Zouhair Talbi wins the men's event.
- BBC SportSep 13, 2026, 10:57 AMKosgei wins Great North Run but McColgan withdraws
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei comfortably wins the women's race at the Great North Run but Eilish McColgan drops out early with injury.
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