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The Big Interview: Samantha Murray on her decision to retire from athletics

Clitheroe athlete talks to Chris Boden as she bows out after a glittering career which saw her win the 2014 modern pentathlon world title, and a silver medal at the London Olympics

It says much about Samantha Murray’s achievements that she has to pause to think about what was her finest hour.

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Samantha Murray pictured in 2014 with her Modern Pentathlon World Championship gold medal (photo: Neil Cross)

Samantha Murray calls time on modern pentathlon career

World champion and Olympic medal winner Samantha Murray has retired after a glittering career in modern pentathlon.

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Manager of the month Jamie Vermiglio has praised his table-topping Chorley team

After a remarkable first few weeks at the helm, Jamie Vermiglio has been named National League North Manager of the Month for August.

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Murray finishes fifth in Los Angeles

Samantha Murray recorded her best World Cup finish since 2015 with a fifth place finish at the second World Cup of the year in Los Angeles.

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Samantha’s perfect preparation for LA

Clitheroe’s Samantha Murray warmed up for the modern pentathlon World Cup 2 in Los Angeles by finishing second in the Italian Open Championships.

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Samantha heading for Los Angeles

Samantha Murray has been named in the Pentathlon GB women’s team for World Cup 2 in Los Angeles later this month.

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