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Chloe Hegland interview after winning the 2026 Royal Victoria 8K on Sunday, October 11.
It was a surprise win and a surprise personal best by 1:22.
The former University of Victoria Vike had not progressed for a few years after graduation, but a summer of volume and workouts delivered results. She ran 27:38. Her best was 29:00 going into the race.
