Great North Run 2012

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Thousands of competitors took part in the annual Bupa Great North Run

Pictures from the race in Newcastle See gallery

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The Red Arrows fly overhead

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Competitors raised money for a range of charities

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Competitors cross the Tyne Bridge

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A group of runners

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Canada's Josh Cassidy won the wheelchair race

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Tirunesh Dibaba won the women's race

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Wilson Kipsong of Kenya won the men's race

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