Waddington is the first man to win three consecutive titles since the 1980s

Jock Waddington strode to a third consecutive Parish Walk title in blazing sunshine on Saturday.

Waddington completed the 85-mile race in 15 hours 18 minutes and five seconds to become the third quickest man in the event's history.

He said: "I'm absolutely ecstatic - it will take a while for this to sink in. I am physically and emotionally drained."

He becomes the third competitor to have won three back-to-back Parish titles.

"To join Willie Corkill and John Cannell in the record books means a great deal to me," added Waddington.

The Douglas man finished almost 40 minutes ahead of Vinny Lynch.

Michael George was third in a time of 16:04:07 with Richard Gerrard, Terry Moffat and Richard Spenceley completing the top six.

Meanwhile, five-time winner Robbie Callister retired at Lezayre.

Susan Moore was the fastest woman home, finishing 12th overall in a time of 17:44:13.

One hundred and thirty three walkers completed the race in the 24-hour time limit.

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