Pollock achieves highest ever Irish finish in marathon

Paul Pollock has recorded the best ever position achieved by an Irish athlete in a World Athletics Championships men’s marathon.

Pollock achieves highest ever Irish finish in marathon
Sat, 17 Aug, 2013 - 19:11

Paul Pollock has recorded the best ever position achieved by an Irish athlete in a World Athletics Championships men’s marathon.

The Belfast doctor, based at Royal Victoria Hospital, deliberately started slowly, leaving the Luzhniki Stadium 70th and last of the entire field.

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