OXFORD City’s Steve Male and Alchester’s Samantha Usher were confirmed as Oxfordshire men’s and ladies’ Grand Prix Series champions after the Eynsham 10K.
Male, who finished sixth and second vet 40 in 33.54, held off James Bolton (Woodstock Harriers) and Bicester-based Nigel Marley (Coventry Godiva Harriers) for the title.
Usher, who finished 84th and third lady vet 35 in a time of 40.16, edged out Sophie Carter (Woodstock) and Andrea Finnigan (Kildington) in the ladies’ rankings.
Athletes pick up points for beating other Oxon runners in 14 races over the year.
Oxford City’s first place at Eynsham sealed them the men’s team title after a year-long battle with Woodstock.
Headington Roadrunners were the ladies’ team champions, ahead of Woodstock, with Alchester third in both categories.
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