Nick Griggs Sets Parkrun World Record

Nick Griggs, a 19-year-old runner from Newmills, has set a new men's Parkrun record with a time of 13 minutes and 44 seconds at Victoria Park in Belfast, surpassing the previous record of 13:45 set by Andy Butchart. This achievement follows Griggs' impressive athletic career, including winning the European Under-20 3,000m title at just 16 years old and earning multiple medals in track and cross country events. Despite narrowly missing a spot on Ireland's Olympic team, he has recently achieved personal bests in the 1500m, 3,000m, and 5,000m distances. His record run adds to the legacy of Northern Irish athletes, as the women's Parkrun record is held by Ciara Mageean, who clocked 15:13 at the same venue last December. Parkrun events are not classified as official world records, but they are significant achievements within the running community. Griggs' performance highlights the growing prominence of Irish athletes in distance running on the international stage.