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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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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.