Jock Waddington retains Parish Walk title
JOCK Waddington has taken victory in this year's 85-mile Clerical Medical Parish Walk, repeating his success in last year's event.
Janice Quirk finished second to take the women's title, 12 minutes behind the winner, while Mark Hempsall was third and Sue Biggart fourth.
>> Click here to see video of Jock Waddington and Janice Quirk crossing the finish line on YouTube
Report and round-up in next week's Isle of Man Examiner and Manx Independent.
More than 1,500 competitors lined up as the event got under way at the National Sports Centre at 8am on Saturday morning.
>> Click here to see video footage from the start of the 2009 Parish Walk on YouTube
Visit the official event website www.parishwalk.com
And see how the walkers got on by clicking here.
EVENT PREVIEW
Parish Walkers prepare for gruelling test
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WHERE WILL THE WALKERS BE WHEN?
Santon 9.55am (2008 Winner Jock Waddington's time), 11.30am (Time limit)
Malew 10.33am, 12.30pm
Arbory 10.53am, 1pm
Rushen 11.20am, 1.35pm
Patrick 1.27pm, 5pm
Peel 1.34pm, 5pm (Peel will remain open until 5.30pm for finishers only)
Michael 2.56pm, 7pm
Ballaugh 3.28pm, 7.50pm
Jurby 4.07pm, 8.45pm
Bride 5.30pm, 10.50pm
Andreas 6.04pm, 11.45pm
Lezayre 7.12pm, 1.25am
Maughold 8.10pm, 2.50am
Lonan 22.28pm, 6.50am
Onchan 23.19pm, 7.30am
Finish 23.44pm, 8am.
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>> Jock Waddington wins 2008 Parish Walk
20 June 2008
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