Fish races to dominant Hastings Half Marathon victory

By The Newsroom
Published 19th Mar 2017, 18:31 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 11:08 BST
Ben Fish on his way to victory in the 2017 Hastings Half Marathon. Picture by Simon NewsteadBen Fish on his way to victory in the 2017 Hastings Half Marathon. Picture by Simon Newstead
Ben Fish on his way to victory in the 2017 Hastings Half Marathon. Picture by Simon Newstead

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Ben Fish defied strong winds to celebrate his second Hastings Half Marathon victory in dominant fashion this morning (Sunday).

The Blackburn Harriers talent led from start to finish to win the Hastings Lions Club-organised event by nearly five minutes in a time of one hour, nine minutes and 52 seconds.

Fish, who also won last weekend’s Bath Half Marathon, previously triumphed in Hastings seven years ago and was runner-up in 2014. The 34-year-old also came third in 2012.

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Rhys Boorman, of Hastings Athletic Club, went one better than his splendid third place finish of last year by coming second in 1:14.48. Alex Money (Orpington Road Runners) rounded out the top three in 1:15.43.