Mycroft delighted - and a little surprised - to win Chichester Priory 10k

Chi Priory 10k winner Will Mycroft was not one of the elite runners tipped as a potential winner of the race - but he was delighted to come through the pack and take the title with a new course record.
Will Mycroft beats Paul Navesey to the finish / Picture by Derek MartinWill Mycroft beats Paul Navesey to the finish / Picture by Derek Martin
Will Mycroft beats Paul Navesey to the finish / Picture by Derek Martin

The Enfield & Highgate ace took the crown in a sprint finish from Crawley's Paul Navesey, winning in 29.32 - 13 seconds better than the course record set last year.

Afterwards he told us he could hardly believe how straightforward the contest had been.

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He was one of seven runners to cross the line inside 30 minutes.

See his post-race interview above