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

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.