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4 hours ago
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Will a 50-year-old fell racing record tumble at Grasmere Sports?
Graham Moffat, holder of the 50-year-old record in the Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show Under-17s race, as pictured back in 1975 (Image: Supplied) A fell-running record that has stood for half a century is set to come under the spotlight at Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show. The 50-year-old record, set by Sedbergh runner Graham Moffat in the under-17s fell race at the show, has become a legendary benchmark in youth fell running. Advertisement Mr Moffat's time of nine minutes and 3.6 seconds has remained unbeaten since he set it in 1975, and organisers say this could be the year it finally falls. Moffat being sponged down after completing his triumphant race in 1975 (Image: Supplied) John Hibbert, chairman of the Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show, said: "It's a 50-year record, celebrating its golden anniversary, and we probably need to witness the gold standard of fell running, if we are to see a new name in the record books. "We've long talked about wanting to see someone break Fred Reeves' record, but Graham Moffat's record is even older. "It's incredible that nobody has beaten it over the past five decades, but perhaps this is the year that we will see it finally tumble. Advertisement Moffat, collapsed on the finish line after setting the now 50-year-old record in the Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show Under-17s race back in 1975 (Image: Supplied) "Athletes in that age category should have glory in their sights, as they could make a real name for themselves, if they can become a Grasmere Sports record-breaker." The under-17s race climbs 208.78 metres up Butter Crag before runners turn for the fast and technical descent. Mr Moffat, now in his mid-60s, said his own motivation came from the fierce rivalry between senior fell runners Fred Reeves and Tommy Sedgwick. The under-17s race climbs 208.78 metres up Butter Crag before runners turn for the fast and technical descent (Image: Picasa) He said: "Everyone needs heroes to look up to and I had Fred and Tommy. Advertisement "Unless there are role models like that, it's hard for athletes to get the right motivation. "I practised hard and took it seriously because I wanted to emulate their achievements." Mr Moffat had just left school when he set the record. It was his final year in the under-17 category before moving up to compete against his idols in the senior race. Although he has only faint memories of the day, a YouTube video shows him setting off in the race, crossing the finish line, and collapsing from exhaustion before being revived with a wet sponge. Fell racers on the start line at Grasmere Sports 2024, in soggy and wet conditions (Image: Grasmere Sports/Emma Taylor) One detail he does remember is that his race number nine was later handed to John Noakes, TV presenter, who was competing in the senior event. Advertisement Mr Moffat said: "I remember John Noakes from Blue Peter competing in the wrestling and the Senior Guides race. "When I'd finished my race, the organisers took my number and gave it to Noakes." The record remains out of reach for most. The closest time in recent memory was set by Johnny Bland in 1989, who finished in around nine minutes and 15 seconds. More recent winners have typically clocked between nine minutes 44 seconds and nine minutes 46 seconds. This year's under-17s race, sponsored by Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, will award the winner the J and ME Batchelor Cup, £60 in prize money, and a medal. Advertisement Tommy Sedgwick, former fell-runner and now Bellman of Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show (Image: Supplied) The fastest girl will receive the Tom Sedgwick Challenge Cup. Organisers say Mr Moffat will not be able to attend the event as he is on holiday, but the occasion will still honour his achievement. Mr Moffat said: "I don't remember much about the day but am very proud to think my record has stood for 50 years. "I hope some youngster will one day get the right motivation and determination to beat the record."
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6 hours ago
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Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Connecticut Sun
Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Connecticut Sun originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever have started to come alive as the WNBA All-Star Game nears, jumping to 11-10 through their first 21 games of the 2025 WNBA season. Advertisement On Tuesday, Clark and the Fever looked for their third straight win, taking on the Connecticut Sun in Boston for a second consecutive year. Coming into Tuesday night, Clark had recorded 445 assists in 52 games during her two-year WNBA career. Clark was quick to pick up her first four assists of the game, doing so in the first quarter. However, she didn't secure her fifth assist of the night until 1:58 in the third quarter, when Clark hit Sophie Cunningham for a 1-foot layup. This marked Clark's 450th career assist. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark© David Butler II-Imagn Images In doing so, Clark has become the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 450 career assists, achieving this in just 53 games. Advertisement The previous record for fastest to 450 assists was former Sacramento Monarchs guard Ticha Penicheiro, who achieved this in 62 games during the 1999 WNBA season. Former New York Liberty guard Teresa Weatherspoon now drops down to third, accumulating 450 career assists in 71 games. It may not come as a surprise that Clark continues to break playmaking records. During her rookie season, she set WNBA marks for most assists in both a single game (19) and a single season (337). However, Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas, a forward, is now on pace to break Clark's single-season record. Following the Sun game, Clark and Indiana will face the New York Liberty on Wednesday in their final game before All-Star Weekend. Advertisement Related: Indiana Fever React to Aliyah Boston's Bullet Pass on Tuesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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13 hours ago
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Caitlin Clark Takes Wnba by Storm With Another Record-Setting Performance
Caitlin Clark Takes Wnba by Storm With Another Record-Setting Performance originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever have had an inconsistent season, losing star guard Caitlin Clark for two separate stints due to injuries and hovering around the .500 mark all season. Coach Stephanie White even publicly called out their lackadaisical play following their tenth loss of the season last week. Advertisement Since then, the Fever have stacked consecutive victories and are in search of their third straight victory when they visit the league-last Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Clark amid a relatively cold second season, where she's shooting 1-28 from beyond the arc on the road. Despite her shooting woes, particularly in away games, she still managed to break yet another record this season. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark claps in excitement during her team's game against the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Hollars / IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images During Indiana's victory over the Dallas Wings on Sunday, Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 150 3-pointers, achieving this feat in just 52 games. The record was previously held by Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard, who set the record in 57 games back in 2023. Advertisement The 2024 No. 1 overall pick also made WNBA history in other ways in her matchup against the Wings. She became the fastest guard in WNBA history to reach 100 assists in a season and also the quickest to reach both 200 points and 100 assists in a single season. Clark now ranks third in WNBA history for most games with 10+ points, 10+ assists and 5+ steals, and fifth for the most double-doubles with points and assists. Clark and the Fever now look ahead to a two-game road trip where they will visit the Sun and the New York Liberty before returning home to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of this year's All-Star weekend. The Fever will then return to New York to face the Liberty again after the All-Star break. Related: Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Wings This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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21 hours ago
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Norfolk International Airport breaks record for most travelers in a single day
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — After being named the best domestic airport in the country, Norfolk International Airport is now celebrating another win: the largest-ever number of travelers to go through the airport in a single day. On Sunday, July 6, 11,522 people got on a plane at Norfolk International. A majority of those travelers were returning home after spending their Fourth of July holiday in Hampton Roads. President and CEO of the Norfolk Airport Authority Mark Perryman said that around this time last year the airport didn't record more than 10,000 in a single day. 'Success breeds success at the end of the day,' Perryman said. 'So, we're growing because the region's growing. There's a reason why we have airlines wanting to serve more destinations here. It's because there's a demand here.' The increase in the number of travelers is leading to physical growth of the airport. Perryman outlined to 10 On Your Side all of the projects in the works, which include extending the departures terminal, a new state-of-the-art rental car facility, a new federal inspection services building, a hotel and a new hanger for private aircrafts. 'We are at the beginning of, a probably about a five-year window of major overhaul of this airport.' Perryman said. 'You're going to see a lot of 'pardon our dust' please be patient with us.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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Aussie fumble causes second lowest total in test Cricket
The most unwanted record in test cricket history remains New Zealand's, thanks to a fielding fumble by a young Australian. For the past 70 years, New Zealand has held the record for the the lowest total, having been dismissed for 26 against England in 1955. Today the West Indies were close to taking the record, but they survived to be dismissed for just 27 runs by Australia in the third test in Jamaica. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
