Team GB’s Jake Smith is shocked after learning about his record-breaking time at the World Half Marathon Championships in Poland on Sunday. Photo: Mateusz Slodkowski
Team GB’s Jake Smith is shocked after learning about his record-breaking time at the World Half Marathon Championships in Poland on Sunday. Photo: Mateusz Slodkowski

Hong Kong-raised Jake Smith ‘burst into tears’ after breaking national records at World Half Marathon Championships

  • The 22-year-old recalls ‘best day of my life’ after breaking British U-23s and Welsh national half marathon records
  • Smith, who trails only Mo Farah and Callum Hawkins, to start Tokyo 2020 qualifying campaign but in 10km discipline

Team GB’s Jake Smith is shocked after learning about his record-breaking time at the World Half Marathon Championships in Poland on Sunday. Photo: Mateusz Slodkowski
Team GB’s Jake Smith is shocked after learning about his record-breaking time at the World Half Marathon Championships in Poland on Sunday. Photo: Mateusz Slodkowski
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