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Wightman storms to 800m title at UK Championships

Wightman storms to 800m title at UK Championships
BBC Scotland Sunday 21 June 2026, 16:00 UTC 1 min read
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Jake Wightman wins the men's 800m title at the UK Athletics Championships in a time of 1:45.40 at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.

Jake Wightman wins the men's 800m title at the UK Athletics Championships in a time of 1:45.40 at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.
Wightman (PERSON) UK (LOCATION) Jake Wightman (PERSON) the UK Athletics Championships (ORG) the Alexander Stadium (LOCATION) Birmingham (LOCATION)
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