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News16 August 2025Archive brief

Grace Chambers, aged 97, becomes Europe's oldest Parkrunner to reach the 250 run milestone after completing a run at Belfast's Ormeau Park

Grace Chambers, aged 97, becomes Europe's oldest Parkrunner to reach the 250 run milestone after completing a run at Belfast's Ormeau Park.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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Grace Chambers, aged 97, becomes Europe's oldest Parkrunner to reach the 250 run milestone after completing a run at Belfast's Ormeau Park.

The development formed part of the day's news across Northern Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to BBC News on 16 August 2025.

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