McCormack forced to pull out as Vainio storms to record-breaking marathon victory

With the Alexander Stadium swapped for a 5km loop around Birmingham City centre, the men’s and women’s marathon took centre stage on this the final day of European Championship action.
Fionnuala McCormack of Ireland competes in the women's marathon. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Fionnuala McCormack of Ireland competes in the women's marathon. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

The morning after the medaled night before was an unforgiving one for the Irish.

With the Alexander Stadium swapped for a 5km loop around Birmingham City centre, the men’s and women’s marathon took centre stage on this the final day of European Championship action.

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