Steyning ‘s Olympic race walker Ian Richards is the World Masters Champion after overcoming the sweltering heat of Lyons to dominate the 5K track walk at the Championship event. Seeded second in the M65 age group, Richards beat his Mexican rival Jose Lopez Camarena by some 14 seconds to take the title in 25:03.76. Three days later Richards conceded his 10K World title, finishing fourth in a season's best of 54:67.00.
Several Sussex athletes made the journey to France and full results can be found on the Power of 10.