Runners take to the streets for Great Bristol Half Marathon

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Thousands of runners hit the city’s streets today to take on the Great Bristol Half Marathon 2016. The 13.1-mile course took in many of the areas top attractions including the SS Great Britain, the Clifton Suspension Bridge and Avon Gorge.

Fun runners and charity fundraisers were joined by a competitive elite field, which featured some of the best amateur athletes from around the region, set off by honorary starter, local Olympian Emily Diamond.

Diamond, who won a bronze medal as part of the 4×400 GB relay team in Rio said: “It’s brilliant to be back home starting this race. Despite the rain earlier this morning everyone is …

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