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Thousands race in Glasgow and Pitlochry sporting events | |
(about 2 hours later) | |
Thousands of people have taken part in two big sporting events in Scotland on the same day. | |
More than 7,000 women ran in the Bupa Great Women's 10k race in Glasgow - one of the largest female running events in the UK. | |
Meanwhile, about 5,000 cyclists took part in an 81-mile cycle race in Perthshire. | |
The Etape Caledonia, which started and finished in Pitlochry, drew participants from all over Scotland. | The Etape Caledonia, which started and finished in Pitlochry, drew participants from all over Scotland. |
Organisers said more than 1,100 cyclists raised funds for the event's official charity partner, Marie Curie Cancer Care. | Organisers said more than 1,100 cyclists raised funds for the event's official charity partner, Marie Curie Cancer Care. |
The fastest time around the Perthshire course was claimed by 18-year-old Strathclyde University student Tom Arnstein from Burntisland, Fife. | The fastest time around the Perthshire course was claimed by 18-year-old Strathclyde University student Tom Arnstein from Burntisland, Fife. |
Organisers have already opened up pre-registration for the 2014 event, which will take place on 11 May. | Organisers have already opened up pre-registration for the 2014 event, which will take place on 11 May. |
In Glasgow, Olympian Jo Pavey was among thousands of runners who took to the streets for the Bupa Great Women's 10k race. | |
After the race, she said: "Being five months pregnant, today for me was about fun, not speed. | |
"I'm hoping to compete in Glasgow 2014 and then I will go for it." | |
Elspeth Curran from Kilbarchan Amateur Athletic Club was first over the finish line, completing the route from Nithsdale Road in Pollokshields to Mosspark Boulevard in 34 mins 59 secs. | |
The official starter for the event was Olympic judo silver medallist Gemma Gibbons. | The official starter for the event was Olympic judo silver medallist Gemma Gibbons. |
Commenting on the event, she said: "I'd heard the atmosphere in Glasgow was fantastic and I wasn't disappointed. | |
"It was great to see so many women take part on the day, supporting each other for so many different causes." |
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