The heptathlete was ready to make a huge impression on the world stage after securing a personal best of 6,682 points in July – a world-leading-score in 2014 – before injury struck.

A brave archer who suffered a stroke just six weeks before competing at the British Transplant Games bagged bronze – eventhough she had a weakened left arm.

While three-time British Transplant Games medallist Carla Phillips’ love for the event has never dimmed, the 43-year-old has seen her training disrupted after an ‘up and down’ year with health.

Nearly 100 athletes with learning disabilities from across the UK descended on Manchester’s Sportcity over the weekend to take part in the Open National Athletics Championships.

Chelsea Jarvis, 18, took to the track at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium on Saturday and picked up a season’s best at the British Athletics Championships.

Manchester is still playing a leading role in the Commonwealth Games 12 years on with eight athletes heading to Glasgow.

The organiser of the GreatCity Games believes the event has now earned a spot among the highlights of the international running season.

Ahead of the Great City Games in Manchester this weekend, British hopefuls such as Richard Kilty and Greg Rutherford have given their views on the unique event.

Rosie Semenytsh threw 49.76m for title

The 10K is in the city centre this weekend