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Sunday Grandstand

on BBC Two England

Introduced by Steve Rider and Sue Barker.
12.00 Athletics Live coverage of the Great North Run, the annual half-marathon between Newcastle and South Shields.
Some of the world's leading road-racers, along with thousands of fun runners, will be taking part. Last year Kenya's Benson Masya held off the challenge of Britain's Paul Evans in the men's event, but Britain did enjoy success in the women's race, won by Liz McColgan. Commentary by David Coleman , Christina Boxer , Brendan Foster and Hazel Irvine.
♦ The Great North Run: page 40
2.30,3.20,3.50,4.25 Equestrianism
Coverage from Burghley of the European Open championships, with highlights of the cross-country day, followed by the show-jumping stage. Britain's Mary King , winner of last year's Burghley horse trials, is likely to be in contention inthisthree-day event, and the British squad is defending the team gold. Commentary by Michael Tucker , Lorna Clarke and Clare Balding.
3.10, 3.40, 4.15 Racing From Longchamp, featuring three trials forthe Prix del'Arc de Triomphe, which will be run in three weeks' time. Commentary by Jim McGrath.
4.40Tennis Actionfromthefinalofthe
Bournemouth International Open. The clay courts may not suit big servers like Britain's Greg Rusedski , but could be a boon to leading Spanish contenders such as Felix Mantilla. Commentary by John Barrett and Mark Cox.
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Contributors

Introduced By:
Steve Rider
Introduced By:
Sue Barker.
Unknown:
Benson Masya
Unknown:
Paul Evans
Unknown:
Liz McColgan.
Commentary By:
David Coleman
Commentary By:
Christina Boxer
Commentary By:
Brendan Foster
Commentary By:
Hazel Irvine.
Unknown:
Mary King
Commentary By:
Michael Tucker
Commentary By:
Lorna Clarke
Commentary By:
Jim McGrath.
Unknown:
Greg Rusedski
Unknown:
Felix Mantilla.
Commentary By:
John Barrett
Commentary By:
Mark Cox.

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