Jacob Kiplimo (59:33) And Hellen Obiri (67:05) Win Great North Run Half-Marathon
The WR holder Kiplimo won by over a minute over Olympic 10,000m champ Selemon Barega (60:39) and Kenenisa Bekele (61:01). Obiri won a close battle with Olympic marathon champ Peres Jepchirchir by 2 seconds and Almaz Ayana was 3rd in 67:10.
- MB: Great North Run Discussion Thread
- Tributes Paid To Queen Elizabeth II Before Great North Run Included a minute of silence before the start.
- BBC: More Sports/Athletes Pay Tribute To Queen Elizabeth II Mo Farah said, "Meeting her was one of the greatest honors of my life. We will remember her for her warmth and dedication to the British people throughout her reign." Paula Radcliffe, Adam Gemili and Linford Christie also paid tribute.