Disappointment for Britton as 40-year-old takes title

Ireland's Fionnuala Britton had to make-do with eighth place as 40-year-old Jo Pavey made athletics history in Zurich this evening.

Disappointment for Britton as 40-year-old takes title
Tue, 12 Aug, 2014 - 22:13

Ireland's Fionnuala Britton had to make-do with eighth place as 40-year-old Jo Pavey made athletics history in Zurich this evening.

The English athlete became the oldest female European track champion ever by winning the 10,000m title on the opening day of the European Athletics Championships.

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