European Running Championships in Leuven 10k

An exciting solo, at the pace of an Italian record with a time of 31:10 in light rain (ANSA)

Leuven's running champs draw 160,000, spark business debate

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper)  – About 160,000 visited Leuven for the European Running Championships. Mayor Ridouani praised it, but traders had mixed reactions; some gained, and others lost sales. Kevin Vanderauwera suggests Sunday events. Some local business owners want … Read more Continue reading Leuven’s running champs draw 160,000, spark business debate at The Brussels Morning Newspaper.

Allen Top 20 in 10k in Leuven - Tri Talking Sport

Niamh Allen (Leevale AC) finished an impressive 18th in the elite women’s 10k at the inaugural European Running Championships in Leuven, Belgium this morning. The Cork athlete was the highest placed Irish finisher on the second day of the championships, crossing the line in a time of 32:25. Allen, who recently won the national title over the distance in Dunboyne, went through 5k in 24th position but moved up through the pack in the second half o…

European Running Championships in Leuven 10k

European Running Championships in Leuven 10k The men’s 10K was won by Yann Schrub (France) who also helped his country to a team victory.  The medallists were: 1 Yann Schrub (France) 27.37 2 Etienne Daguinos (France) 27.46 3 Isaac Kimeli (Belgium) 27:58 European Athletics 10k, photo by European Athletics Yann Schrub ran an excellent  tactical  race through the streets of Leuven to win the inaugural 10km gold at the European Running Championships…

Nadia Battocletti completes European 'triple' in Leuven

The Italian reigns supreme over 10km and has now secured European titles on the track, road and over cross-country Nadia Battocletti fulfilled her goal of becoming a European champion on three different surfaces after an impressive victory over 10km in Leuven, Belgium (April 13). The Italian, who turned 25 yesterday, ran a national record of 31:10 and beat Germany’s Eva Dietrich by 15 seconds at the European Running Championships. With major win…