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World Record Parkrun Record broken by 8 year old

Lily Janmohamed, 8, breaks age group world record alongside Runna Co-Founder Joshua Patterson

Record-Breaking Achievement for Battersea Parkrun, UK

On Saturday, April 26, eight-year-old Lily Janmohamed achieved an incredible feat by completing a 5k run at Battersea Parkrun in South West London in just 20 minutes and 16 seconds. Incredible, well done Lily!!

Looking ahead, Lily has set her sights on breaking the 20-minute barrier for a 5k run and making it official with Guinness World Records.

Her father, Faizal said: "I am beyond proud of Lily for what she achieved. Watching her give everything she had, from the very first step to the sprint at the finish line, was one of the most emotional moments I've had as a father."

Joshua Patterson, co-owner of the Runna app, played a pivotal role in motivating Lily Janmohamed during her record-breaking 5k run, showcasing the power of mentorship and innovative fitness tools in achieving athletic excellence

We at ParkRunRecord.com look forward to watching Lily continue to break records. Congratulations Lily!!

Keep running and breaking those records! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💨

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