Fellow Ethiopian Berhane Adere won a tough women's race, with British runner Mara Yamauchi fifth.

BBC: Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie wins the Great North Run

The Irishwoman outsprinted defending champion Berhane Adere to win the 10km race in 32 minutes 12 seconds.

BBC: O'Sullivan storms to glory

The 32-year-old Commonwealth 5, 000m silver medallist, who intends to step up to marathon running, was only two seconds behind Ethiopian Berhane Adere.

BBC: Pavey hopes to make the transition to marathon running

Berhane Adere of Ethiopia missed the women's 5, 000m world record by only 1.23 seconds, setting the second fastest time in history of 14:29.32.

BBC: Lewis-Francis downs Chambers

Berhane Aregaye put Eritrea in the lead after four minutes but second half strikes by Allain Ndizeye and Calude Nahimana secured Burundi's passage to the semi final.

BBC: By Emmanuel Muga

The women's race was won by fellow Ethiopian Berhane Adere.

BBC: Thousands of runners complete Great North Run