An Isle of Wight track runner has smashed a record once held by an Olympic champion.
Isle of Wight AC and Ryde Harrier athlete Henry McLuckie broke the 3,000m record at the Belfast Classic, finishing in 7:43.64 and beating the previous mark of 7:44.83 set by Olympic gold medallist Steve Ovett in 1987.
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During the race, McLuckie pulled ahead with 900m to go and looked strong through the finish.
His result is the third-fastest 3,000m time recorded in the UK this season.
Fellow Ryde Harrier Taryn Rawlings placed fourth in the women’s 1,500m in 4:09.22.
Geoff Watkin, of Ryde Harriers said: "Both Henry and Taryn have had excellent blocks of winter training, racing well indoors and then spending time at altitude at Font Romeu in the Pyrenees in preparation for a long outdoor season."
Both McLuckie and Rawlings are scheduled to compete next in Brussels.
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