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Person: Linet Masai

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Britton begins defence of European title

European Cross Country champion Fionnuala Britton began the defence of her European title with a fourth-place finish in Burgos, Spain.

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Britton targets two more Olympic events

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Hutchinson qualifies as Britton finishes eighth

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Britton looks to finally go the distance and realise Euro dream

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Veale ups pace as juniors hit the ground running in Bristol

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Masai claims shock victory

Teenager Linet Masai caused a massive upset when winning the World Championships 10,000 metres title with a thrilling burst of finishing speed in Berlin on Saturday.

Sat, 15 Aug, 2009

Top-five finishes for returning Irish duo in Belfast

DEIRDRE BYRNE and Linda Byrne, who were among Ireland’s top finishers at the European cross-country championships in Spain, returned to action in the muddy Belfast international at the Stormont Estate on Saturday where they finished third and fifth, respectively.

Mon, 07 Jan, 2008

Stranded Masai to miss Belfast race

World junior champion Linet Masai will miss tomorrow’s Belfast International Cross Country after failing to get a flight from riot-torn Kenya.

Fri, 04 Jan, 2008

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