Newport half marathon

Looking back 36 years ago at a 10k silver medallist with Welsh roots

Looking back 36 years ago at a 10k silver medallist with Welsh roots

LEGEND: Ken Jones' Olympics vest and his silver medal from the London games in 1948

LEGEND: Ken Jones' Olympics vest and his silver medal from the London games in 1948

Newport legend's GB vest and medal among items at special Olympics exhibition

Former Team Wales boss running to become first Welsh head of Commonwealth Games

ABP Newport Wales Marathon (All photos: Huw Evans Agency unless otherwise stated)

ABP Newport Wales Marathon (All photos: Huw Evans Agency unless otherwise stated)

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Newport marathon - course record broken for second year running in the drizzle

The Met Police have announced this following the airing of Sir Mo Farah's documentary on the BBC (PA)

The Met Police have announced this following the airing of Sir Mo Farah's documentary on the BBC (PA)

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Met Police open investigation into Sir Mo Farah trafficking incident

Sir Mo Farah said “the truth is I’m not who you think I am,” adding he needs to tell his real story “whatever the cost”. (PA)

Sir Mo Farah said “the truth is I’m not who you think I am,” adding he needs to tell his real story “whatever the cost”. (PA)

Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child

Hammer thrower Jac Palmer will represent Wales at the Commonwealth Games. Picture: Team Wales.

Hammer thrower Jac Palmer will represent Wales at the Commonwealth Games. Picture: Team Wales.

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Caerphilly's Jac Palmer selected for Wales in Commonwealth Games hammer throw

Newport's Commonwealth Games batonbearers with Christian Malcolm. Picture: Newport council.

Newport's Commonwealth Games batonbearers with Christian Malcolm. Picture: Newport council.

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Watch: Youngsters help get Newport ready for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Christian Malcolm, whose head coach role will discontinue as part of a UK Athletics restructure

Christian Malcolm, whose head coach role will discontinue as part of a UK Athletics restructure

Malcolm 'very disappointed' after Olympics athletics role is axed

SELECTED: Natasha Cockram will represent Wales at the Commonwealth Games

SELECTED: Natasha Cockram will represent Wales at the Commonwealth Games

Cockram living the dream after getting Wales call for Commonwealth Games

Colin and Cate Davies and (left) Cate Davies winning the Under-17 Welsh Championships

Colin and Cate Davies and (left) Cate Davies winning the Under-17 Welsh Championships

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'Travesty' - Newport rising hammer star can't train locally for two years due to unsafe facilities

Natasha Cockram crossing the finish line in the Cardiff Half Marathon in 1:10:47. Photo: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Natasha Cockram crossing the finish line in the Cardiff Half Marathon in 1:10:47. Photo: Huw Evans Picture Agency

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Meet the Cardiff Half winner from Gwent who has sights set on Commonwealth glory

Cardiff Half Marathon 2022 returns for the first time since 2019. Photo: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Cardiff Half Marathon 2022 returns for the first time since 2019. Photo: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

In Pictures: Cardiff Half Marathon returns for the first time since 2019

Winter Olympian Mica Moore said on Twitter she feels a duty to highlight

Winter Olympian Mica Moore said on Twitter she feels a duty to highlight

2022 Winter Olympics

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Newport Winter Olympian quit over 'negative environment'

Sports Direct sign. Credit: PA

Sports Direct sign. Credit: PA

UK's most popular sports teams revealed - See the full Sports Direct list

Olympian Joe Brier meets pupils at Croesyceiliog School

Olympian Joe Brier meets pupils at Croesyceiliog School

Team GB Olympian puts pupils through their paces as guest star PE teacher

Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon in a previous year

Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon in a previous year

Newport half marathon returns to city after lockdown with a brand new route

ON TRACK: Caldicot athlete Kirsty Taylor has benefitted from the advice of British greats Danny Crates and Donna Fraser

ON TRACK: Caldicot athlete Kirsty Taylor has benefitted from the advice of British greats Danny Crates and Donna Fraser

British track stars’ advice is Taylor-made for Kirsty

WINNER: Cwmbran marathon champion Natasha Cockram

WINNER: Cwmbran marathon champion Natasha Cockram

Marathon winner Cockram in race for Commonwealth medal

The statue of Guto Nyth Bran that stands in Mountain Ash town centre

The statue of Guto Nyth Bran that stands in Mountain Ash town centre

Remembering Guto Nyth Brân, arguably Wales' greatest athlete

Adam Bowden crosses the line to win the men's ABP Newport Wales marathon. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Adam Bowden crosses the line to win the men's ABP Newport Wales marathon. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Runners smash records on return of ABP Newport Wales marathon and 10k

Runners during the 2021 ABP Newport Wales marathon. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Runners during the 2021 ABP Newport Wales marathon. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

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As it happened: 2021 ABP Newport Wales marathon and 10k

Sara with Beth Shriever and Ollie Hynd

Sara with Beth Shriever and Ollie Hynd

Wannabe Caldicot Paralympian inspired by visit from Team GB gold medallists

Jon Like and Niki Morgan with their 10K trophies, and right, the start of the Severn Bridge Half Marathon.

Jon Like and Niki Morgan with their 10K trophies, and right, the start of the Severn Bridge Half Marathon.

Hundreds take to the roads for return of the Severn Bridge 10K and Half Marathon

2022 London Marathon pushed to October (PA)

2022 London Marathon pushed to October (PA)

London Marathon

London Marathon 2022 pushed back to October

FAREWELL Wales and Newport Runner Christian Malcolm waves his goodbyes, having run his last competitive race in a men's 4x100 relay at the Welsh Athletics International at Cardiff.

FAREWELL Wales and Newport Runner Christian Malcolm waves his goodbyes, having run his last competitive race in a men's 4x100 relay at the Welsh Athletics International at Cardiff.

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Former Newport Olympic sprinter Christian Malcolm named UK Athletics head coach

Blackwood taekwondo star Lauren Williams is hoping to medal at Tokyo 2020. Picture: National Lottery Good Causes.

Blackwood taekwondo star Lauren Williams is hoping to medal at Tokyo 2020. Picture: National Lottery Good Causes.

Lockdown bomb scares and burgers for Taekwondo star

LOCKDOWN: Olympic hopeful Charlotte Carey has taken a financial hit because of the coronavirus pandemic

LOCKDOWN: Olympic hopeful Charlotte Carey has taken a financial hit because of the coronavirus pandemic

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Olympic hopeful Carey's lockdown setback

UPBEAT: Wales captain Leah Wilkinson remains hopeful of playing for Great Britain in Tokyo

UPBEAT: Wales captain Leah Wilkinson remains hopeful of playing for Great Britain in Tokyo

Wales captain Wilkinson still eyeing Tokyo with GB

SUCCESS: Mica Moore, right, with Mica McNeill

SUCCESS: Mica Moore, right, with Mica McNeill

Newport bobsledder set for Winter Olympics after reaching funding target

TEAM: Mica Moore, right, with Mica McNeill

TEAM: Mica Moore, right, with Mica McNeill

Newport bobsledder needs your help to keep Olympic dream alive

SILVER SUCCESS: Becky James and Sam Cross

SILVER SUCCESS: Becky James and Sam Cross

Gwent stars savour Rio homecoming in Welsh capital

RIO JOY: Becky James celebrates following her silver medal in the women's keirin final at the Rio Olympics. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

RIO JOY: Becky James celebrates following her silver medal in the women's keirin final at the Rio Olympics. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

Missing London 2012 made Rio success all the more sweeter for Becky James

BRAVE FIGHTBACK: Dave Phillips

BRAVE FIGHTBACK: Dave Phillips

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Phillips bows out of Rio Paralympics recurve after final-set decider

SET TO RETURN: Kyron Duke in action at the Paralympics in London, the venue for next year's IPC World Championships

SET TO RETURN: Kyron Duke in action at the Paralympics in London, the venue for next year's IPC World Championships

Kyron upbeat for the future on the back of Rio experience

NEW PB: Kyron Duke went one better than London 2012

NEW PB: Kyron Duke went one better than London 2012

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Gwent's Duke and Ball miss out on medals in Rio

SHOOT-OFF WOE: Archer Dave Phillips

SHOOT-OFF WOE: Archer Dave Phillips

Agony for Cwmbran's Phillips in Rio mixed team quarter-final

GOING FOR GOLD: Cwmbran's Dave Phillips

GOING FOR GOLD: Cwmbran's Dave Phillips

Archer Dave hails 'amazing journey' to Rio Paralympics

Great Britain's Kyron Duke during the Men's Javelin Throw F40 category in the Olympic Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Friday September 7, 2012..

Great Britain's Kyron Duke during the Men's Javelin Throw F40 category in the Olympic Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Friday September 7, 2012..

Duke gets another crack at Paralympics glory in Rio

MISSED OUT: Kyron Duke

MISSED OUT: Kyron Duke

Fifth place again for Duke in Paralympics shot put final

MEDAL PURSUIT: Cwmbran's Kyron Duke in action at London 2012

MEDAL PURSUIT: Cwmbran's Kyron Duke in action at London 2012

Duke bidding to be the king at Rio Paralympics

TEAM: Ponthir's James Ball and pilot Craig Maclean are heading for Rio

TEAM: Ponthir's James Ball and pilot Craig Maclean are heading for Rio

Newport cyclist jets off to Rio 2016 Paralympics

MEDAL HEAVEN: Sam Cross and his GB teammates celebrate beating South Africa to secure an Olympic medal

MEDAL HEAVEN: Sam Cross and his GB teammates celebrate beating South Africa to secure an Olympic medal

Brynmawr's Cross still in an Olympic dreamland after a stunning silver and mixing with megastars in Rio

STUNNING SILVER: Brynmawr's Sam Cross won Olympic silver with Team GB at the rugby sevens in Rio

STUNNING SILVER: Brynmawr's Sam Cross won Olympic silver with Team GB at the rugby sevens in Rio

Olympic hero Cross eyeing Commonwealth Games gold to go with Rio silver

MEDALS: Abergavenny cycling star Becky James won two silvers at the Rio 2016 Olympics

MEDALS: Abergavenny cycling star Becky James won two silvers at the Rio 2016 Olympics

Welsh stars can continue to thrive after record-breaking Rio 2016 success

CHAMP: Jade Jones celebrates with her mum in Rio

CHAMP: Jade Jones celebrates with her mum in Rio

It feels surreal, says double Olympic champion Jade Jones

Great Britain's Rebecca James poses with her medal after winning silver in the women's sprint at the Rio Olympic Velodrome on the eleventh day of the Rio Olympics Games, Brazil. Picture date: Tuesday August 16, 2016. Photo credit should read:

Great Britain's Rebecca James poses with her medal after winning silver in the women's sprint at the Rio Olympic Velodrome on the eleventh day of the Rio Olympics Games, Brazil. Picture date: Tuesday August 16, 2016. Photo credit should read:

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Rio 2016 will live long in the memory, says Abergavenny's Becky James after double silver medal glory

MEDAL MARVELS: Becky James (right) celebrates her silver with British teammate Katy Marchant, who claimed bronze

MEDAL MARVELS: Becky James (right) celebrates her silver with British teammate Katy Marchant, who claimed bronze

Olympics hero James: I'm over the moon with double silver

LIVE: Becky James going for Olympic gold

LIVE: Becky James going for Olympic gold

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LIVE: Becky James wins super sprint silver

GLORY: Wales' Owain Doull celebrates winning gold for Team GB in Rio

GLORY: Wales' Owain Doull celebrates winning gold for Team GB in Rio

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Welsh Olympic hero Doull signs for Team Sky

SILVER: Abergavenny cyclist Becky James with her Rio 2016 medal

SILVER: Abergavenny cyclist Becky James with her Rio 2016 medal

UPDATED: Becky James on track to turn Olympic silver into gold in Rio

BRILLIANT BECKY: Becky James proudly shows off her silver medal

BRILLIANT BECKY: Becky James proudly shows off her silver medal

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James surges to superb silver medal in Rio keirin final

SEVENS SILVER: Team GB show off their silver medals in Rio

SEVENS SILVER: Team GB show off their silver medals in Rio

Sam's Olympic silver lining hailed by Newport chief Warlow

STRUGGLE: Gwent shooter Elena Allen finished 14th in the women's skeet at the Olympics in Rio

STRUGGLE: Gwent shooter Elena Allen finished 14th in the women's skeet at the Olympics in Rio

Gwent shooter Allen determined to take the positives after missing out on Olympic medal