BBC sport presenter Gabby Logan will fire the starting gun at this year's Oxford Town and Gown, it has been announced.

The TV presenter, who is also president of charity Muscular Dystrophy UK, will get the run under way on Sunday, May 12.

An anchor for the BBC's sport coverage, Mrs Logan has hosted programmes from major athletics and football events during her 25-year career.

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The event, now in its 38th year, raises money for people affected by muscle-wasting conditions.

She said: “This run demonstrates a perfect combination of sport and science.”

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