Rob's record run

Former Bangor University postgraduate student Rob Samuel has won this year’s Snowdonia Marathon in a record field of about 2,000 entries. Rob, who runs with the Eryri Harriers, came home in two hours 36 minutes 45 seconds, despite atrocious weather conditions.

Rob completed both his undergraduate and postgraduate degree in the School of Sport, Health & Exercise Sciences (SSHES) at Bangor University. In between these degrees, Rob served as the Athletic Union president. In addition to his well-established links to the University, Rob is an international athlete. He has represented both Wales & GB whilst he was studying at Bangor. Most recently, in September, he represented Wales in the Commonwealth Mountain and Ultra distance running championship at Llanberis and GB in the World Mountain running championships in Albania.

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Publication date: 31 October 2011