Steel wins women's race at Spar Great Ireland Run

RTE Sunday 15th April, 2012

Gemma Steel reversed places with last year’s winner Charlotte Purdue to take victory in the 10km Spar Great Ireland Run at the Phoenix Park. The English pair drew clear of countrywoman Helen Clitheroe and Christelle Daunay of France in the final quarter of the race before Steel made the decisive move with around a kilometre to go. Purdue, who has been hampered by a mid-season injury, was unable to respond and Steel stayed ahead to win in ...

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