Thunderstorm warnings have been put in place for Greater Manchester today (June 10) by forecasters.
21.05.2023 - 16:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester came together to bask in spring sunshine — and celebrate the runners raising millions for charity.
Today saw the 20th edition of the Great Manchester Run, with 25,000 participants signing up to tackle either a half-marathon, or 10K race. From the half marathon starting at 8:30am on Portland Street, to the final 10K runners crossing the Deansgate finish line in the mid-afternoon, the city was awash with colour, positivity, and achievement.
It was also significant in that the 10K represented Sir Mo Farah’s final professional running appearance in Manchester. Sir Mo, a four-time Olympic gold medallist, retires this year at the Great North Run in September.
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“It was just to say goodbye to Manchester [today],” he told crowds after he completed the 10K in just under 30 minutes. “Without the crowd and the support there, it would not have been the same throughout my career.
“I love the sport, that’s all I know. My mind has [still got] it but my body does not.
“I’ve had an amazing career. Hopefully, next I will be able to give back to kids and the community, and show people what we can do with determination.”
Sir Mo has said he will continue to run in charity events, but 2023 will be his final year of competition. Today, he came eighth with a time of 29 minutes and 11 seconds.
The men’s winner was Eyob Faniel, completing the course in 28m 27s, with the women’s race won by Kenya’s Hellen Obiri in 31m 14s.
Sir Mo was not the only famous face to take to the streets, however. New Order legend Peter Hook also ran
Thunderstorm warnings have been put in place for Greater Manchester today (June 10) by forecasters.
The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for thunderstorms today (June 10).
Manchester and the rest of the UK has been blessed with dry, sunny, and warm weather for some time now. And while many have woken up today again to blue skies this could all come to an abrupt end later today.
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