Athletics: Strong race for Mullarkey in Florida 

Manxman finished 26th in World Cross Country Championships 

Isle of Man athlete David Mullarkey finished in 26th place at the World Cross Country Championships in the USA. 

Competing on Saturday (10 January), Mullarkey crossed the line in a time of 30 minutes after the 10km race in Tallahassee in Florida. 

The Manxman competed for Team Great Britain, and was the first GB athlete to complete the event

Over 500 runners from 65 countries took part in the 46th edition of the event. 

Jacob Kiplimo from Uganda came first, as he won his third title in a row.