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The winner of Cambridge's 2018 half marathon has been disqualified after it was revealed he did not complete the race.

According to official timings, an Andrew Rawlings was the first to cross the line at the event on Sunday (March 4).

The runner, competing in the 45-49 years age category, finished in an impressive one hour, six minutes and 52 seconds.

But organisers OSB Events now say that Mr Rawlings didn't win the race at all - in fact he never even started it.

Another runner, known as just "Jack", ran the race using Mr Rawlings chip and number, breaking race rules.

(Image: Warren Gunn)

A spokeswoman for OSB Events told the News : "It's illegal under UK athletics rules. He got disqualified.

"It's very annoying but there is not a lot we can do about it."

The spokeswoman was unable to comment on whether this would affect Mr Rawling's ability to run in future races.

As a result of the imposter's disqualification, second place runner William Mycroft in the 25-29 years age category will take the number one spot with a time of one hour, seven minutes and 11 seconds.

More than 7,000 runners pounded the streets of Cambridge on Sunday to compete in the seventh annual Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon.

The 13.1 mile course starts at Midsummer Common and takes a one lap loop through the city centre, Trumpington and Grantchester.