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Vet Laura Muir wins silver at Tokyo 2020
Athletics women's 1500m track competition on Tokyo Olympic Stadium during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Laura set a new British record by running three minutes 54.50. 

Scottish vet Laura Muir has won a silver medal in the women’s 1,500m at the Tokyo Olympics.

Laura broke her own British record by running three minutes 54.50 on Friday (6 August), finishing behind Faith Kipyegon from Kenya, who claimed gold. Sifan Hassan from the Netherlands won bronze.

The incredible achievement comes after a number of near competition misses, including the Rio Olympics, where she finished seventh in the 1,500m, and the 2017 World Championships, where she came fourth.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Muir said: “I don’t know what to say. I’ve worked so hard for so long. I’ve been fourth, fifth twice, sixth and seventh at global champs every year since 2015. With everything going on last year and not knowing whether it would go ahead, I’ve got a silver and a British record as well."

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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