Hayley Haining

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Hayley Haining (born 6 March 1972 in Dumfries) is a British runner who was nominated as a reserve for the British team for the 2008 Olympic Games.

Running career

Haining won the British schools cross-country championship in 1985 when she was thirteen years old, and was seventh in the world cross country championships in Antwerp in 1991. After suffering some injuries, she gave up competitive running for four years after 1999.[1] She failed to win the third team place in the marathon for the 2008 Olympic Games when she finished behind Liz Yelling at the 2008 Flora London Marathon.[2][3] As of 29 July 2008 she was on standby to run in the marathon if Paula Radcliffe would be unable to do so.[4] However, Radcliffe was fit enough to run, and completed the marathon in 23rd place.[5]

In 2008, Haining finished the New York City Marathon as second British finisher in 12th place. The first British finisher was Paula Radcliffe who won the race, and the third British finisher was Lucy Macalister,[6] who finished in 13th place.[7]

Personal life

Haining works as a veterinary pathologist[8] at the Glasgow Veterinary School.[1]

Achievements

  • All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
Representing  United Kingdom
2005 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 25th 2:34:41

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Austin, Simon (2008-07-09). "Paula's understudy". Sport - Athletics. BBC. Retrieved 2008-07-11. 
  2. ↑ Martin, David. "Yelling benefits from bravery". Sporting Life. Sporting Life UK. Retrieved 2008-07-11. 
  3. ↑ Broadbent, Rick (2008-04-14). "Liz Yelling wins duel with Hayley Haining to secure final Olympic place". The Times. London: Times Newspapers. Retrieved 2008-07-11. 
  4. ↑ "Radcliffe set for GB Olympic camp". Sport - Athletics. BBC. 2008-07-29. Retrieved 2008-07-29. 
  5. ↑ Dirs, Ben (2008-08-11). "Tomescu wins as Radcliffe toils". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 2008-08-18. 
  6. ↑ "Radcliffe romps to New York win". BBC Sport. BBC. 2008-11-02. Retrieved 2008-11-03. 
  7. ↑ "NYC Marathon Leading Finishers". International Herald Tribune. 2008-11-03. Retrieved 2008-11-03. 
  8. ↑ Phillips, Michael (2008-05-27). "Haining out on limb as Radcliffe battles injury". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 2008-07-11. 

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