PAUL Jegou was surprised to retain his Compton 20-mile title on his return from injury.

The White Horse Harrier recorded a time of 2hrs 30mins 57secs for the off-road course, which he won in 2.16.48 last year.

Jegou had only entered to test his fitness, but came home first by more than 30 seconds.

RESULTS ROUND-UP

(senior men unless stated)

PARIS MARATHON

Didcot R: I Robinson (V60) 5.30.21.

BLACKPOOL MARATHON

Didcot R: P Griffiths (V45) 3.44.00.

BLACKPOOL HALF MARATHON

Didcot R: J Shand (LV45) 1.54.00.

BOURNEMOUTH BAY HALF MARATHON

Abingdon: 505 C Winton (SL) 1.50.18.

COMPTON 40

Didcot R: D Knopp (V50) 7.53.12.

COMPTON 20

Didcot R: B Pine 3.47.39, J Scarborough (V60) 3.50.33.

White Horse H: 1 P Jegou 2.30.57, 65 C Hazell (LV40) 3.16.46.

Witney RR – men: A Church 3.17.00. Ladies: H Smith 3.17.00.

CHEDWORTH 10 MILES

Eynsham RR: R Storey (2nd V40) 1.03.53, G Bridges (V40) 1.12.04, N Sheard (V40) 1.13.29, D Bridges (3rd LV35) 1.15.45, B Breaker 1.17.21, A McEwan-James (V50) 1.19.27, L Dawson 1.19.46, T Whitlock (V50) 1.19.49, K Bates (LV45) 1.20:08, K Williamson (LV65) 1.24.27, D Breaker (V50) 1.27.11, M Johnson (V50) 1.34.09, A Currie (LV35) 1.36.36, J Larbalestier (LV55) 1.44.35.

Witney RR: G Petts 1.06.12, T Lock (V40) 1.06.26, G Ferris (V40) 1.10.21, F Tracey (V40) 1.17.05, J Whelan (V50) 1.17.51, G Mackay (V40) 1.18.39, W Downey 1.23.39, B Briens (LV35) 1.24.22, K Black (SL) 1.26.41, L Garrad (LV45) 1.29.58, S Reeve (LV35) 1.30.40, K Morgan (V60) 1.31.51, L Walker (JW15) 1.34.56, E Leigh (LV45) 1.37.35.