Rupert stars in New York

Rupert Abbott became one of the unexpected stars of this weekend's New York marathon having helped another runner cross the line.

Rupert who produced an impressive 3:10:47 finish stopped when another runner collapsed in the final stages of the race. With the help of another runner he managed to get the runner up and over the line, and his generous act was posted on social media attracting 32,000 likes. Alex Dunstan also competed in the race finishing in 4:32:56.

Also in the US, Nicky Hornzee was first and ninth overall in the Hilton Head Island Half finishing in 1:29:35. Meanwhile, Sophie Biggs was second in her age group in the Chiltern Ridge 50k, having finished in 4:39:25, while Richard Patient completed the last Friday of the month 5k in 24:16.