Sale Harrier Andrew Robertson reckons he had world record holder Usain Bolt running scared for the first 40 metres of their clash at the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games before the multiple world and Olympic sprint champion powered home in 9.87 seconds.

After Bex Wilson’s lifelong ambition of competing at the Winter Olympics in Sochi in February 2014 didn’t turn out how she had hoped, her love of sport shone through as she started working with a foundation to get kids active.

Produced by the Museum of Science and Industry, the eighth annual festival begins Thursday, October, 23, and will include cutting-edge discoveries, workshops, and internationally acclaimed art among its attractions

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

Ballard also claimed 100m bronze at the World Championships in Lyon