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Great North Run: Thousands racing in half-marathon Great North Run: Thousands cross the line in half-marathon
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Thousands of runners are continuing to pound the 34th Great North Run's route after Mo Farah became the first British man to win the race in 29 years. Thousands of runners have crossed the line in the 34th Great North Run including its millionth finisher and Mo Farah, the first British man to win it in 29 years.
About 57,000 people are taking part in the 13.1-mile Tyneside half marathon. About 57,000 people have taken part in the 13.1-mile Tyneside half marathon.
The event, which began in 1981, has this year seen its millionth finisher, who has been named as Tracey Cramond.The event, which began in 1981, has this year seen its millionth finisher, who has been named as Tracey Cramond.
Farah completed the race in one hour exactly, a personal half-marathon best, narrowly beating Kenya's Mike Kigen.Farah completed the race in one hour exactly, a personal half-marathon best, narrowly beating Kenya's Mike Kigen.
The last British man to win was Steve Kenyon in 1985, who won it in 62 minutes 44 seconds.The last British man to win was Steve Kenyon in 1985, who won it in 62 minutes 44 seconds.
Brendan Foster, who founded the Newcastle-to-South Shields run, said he was "immensely proud" the millionth finisher milestone had been reached.Brendan Foster, who founded the Newcastle-to-South Shields run, said he was "immensely proud" the millionth finisher milestone had been reached.
The women's elite race has been won by Mary Keitany from Kenya, who has set a new course record with a time of 65 minutes 49 seconds, beating Paula Ratcliffe's previous 2003 record of 65 minutes 40 seconds. The women's elite race was won by Mary Keitany from Kenya, who has set a new course record with a time of 65 minutes 49 seconds, beating Paula Radcliffe's previous 2003 record of 65 minutes 40 seconds.
Briton Gemma Steel came second in 68 minutes and 18 seconds.Briton Gemma Steel came second in 68 minutes and 18 seconds.
The elite wheelchair race was won by Spain's Jordi Madeira in a time of 43 minutes two seconds.The elite wheelchair race was won by Spain's Jordi Madeira in a time of 43 minutes two seconds.
He was closely followed by Carlisle's Simon Lawson, who also finished second in 2012.He was closely followed by Carlisle's Simon Lawson, who also finished second in 2012.
Ms Cramond will take part in a ceremony at the South Shields finish line. Ms Cramond, from Darlington, was announced as the millionth runner in a ceremony at the South Shields finish line.
She was raising money for the Butterwick Hospices in Bishop Auckland, County Durham and Stockton-on-Tees.
She was given a limited edition print of the finish line and a special finisher's medal.
A special event in anticipation of the milestone saw thousands gather on Newcastle's quayside on Thursday night.A special event in anticipation of the milestone saw thousands gather on Newcastle's quayside on Thursday night.
This year, celebrity runners taking part include former Olympic rowing champion James Cracknell, TV personality and former athlete Iwan Thomas and BBC News presenter Sophie Raworth, among others. This year, celebrity runners taking part have included former Olympic rowing champion James Cracknell, TV personality and former athlete Iwan Thomas and BBC News presenter Sophie Raworth, among others.
The race had 12,000 participants in its first year.The race had 12,000 participants in its first year.