More than 23,000 run in the Great South Run in Portsmouth

The AJ Bell Great South Run took place in Portsmouth on October 18, with over 23,000 participants. The race featured a 10-mile route through the city, starting at the Avenue de Caen and finishing by Southsea Castle. Olympian Iwan Thomas initiated the event and later completed the course himself. Kadar Omar won the elite men's race, finishing in 47 minutes 26 seconds, while Hannah Irwin was the fastest elite woman with a time of 53 minutes 34 seconds. The event also included a wheelchair race, with Dale Muffett finishing as the first wheelchair participant in 51 minutes 12 seconds.

• 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — More than 23,000 take part in the Great South Run