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Griggs finishes fifth in men's 5000m at Scotstoun Stadium

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Griggs finishes fifth in men's 5000m at Scotstoun Stadium

Summary

Nick Griggs from Team NI finished fifth in the men's 5000m final held at Scotstoun Stadium on August 1, 2026. Griggs clocked a time of 13:25.84, finishing just 2.23 seconds behind the race winner, Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang of Kenya, who took gold. Australia's Ky Robinson earned silver, while Gulveer Singh from India secured bronze. Griggs' teammate, Callum Morgan, finished in 15th place with a time of 13:39.02. The event demonstrated a competitive field with close finishes among the top runners.

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By the Numbers

•Griggs finished fifth with a time of 13:25.84
•Kipsang won gold with Griggs finishing just off the podium
•Ky Robinson claimed silver, Gulveer Singh took bronze
•Callum Morgan placed 15th in the same race
•Event took place on August 1, 2026, at Scotstoun Stadium

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What they're saying

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Nick Griggs produced the run of his season to finish in a very creditable sixth place in the men’s 5000m final at the Scotstoun Stadium. Griggs, 21, was with the front group for the entire race and when the sprint opened up on the last lap, he just couldn’t quite stay with the pace. His time of 13:25.84 was just 0.9 of a second outside a podium position but Griggs underlined his potential for future success at senior championships.
— Yahoo Sports