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REGULARS06 NewsGreene wants fast returnGrabarz laid back about favouritismDanvers announces retirementMeadows steps into unknown42 Book reviewsOlympic guides and more48 Your SayAre British offi cials unhelpful?49 Young AthleteSprinter Sabrina Bakare82 Dip FinishDuchess of Cambridge throws the javelin

ACTION12 England U23/U20 ChampsKatie Byres breaks pole vault championship record in Bedford

SPOTLIGHT38 Helsinki awaitsSteve Smythe went to the Finnish city to check out the Euro preparations44 Sophia WarnerMeet UKA’s new commercial director seeking her own Paralympics glory46 Gareth EdwardsRugby legend looks back at track career

PERFORMANCE51 How They TrainMiddle-distance runner Lewis Moses divulges his secrets52 Mind gamesThe importance of psychology56 Gait analysisPicking out your own flaws

EVENTS20 Olympic Trials previewOur ten-page look-ahead to the crucial meeting in Birmingham brings you the frontrunners and who needs to fi nd that special performance to get to London 201234 European Champs previewThe top overseas names in action and the provisional GB squad for Helsinki59 ResultsThe week’s top results, including Karrimor Great Trail Challenge73 What’s OnForthcoming fi xtures and IPC European Championships preview

Cover: High jumper Robbie Grabarz (Alfa Romeo)

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Contents June 21, 2012

To stay up to date with breaking news in the sport keep an eye on our website athleticsweekly.com

Au revoir, Aviva?EDITOR’S LETTER

SPECULATION that Aviva is set to end its long-time sponsorship of the sport has been greeted with curious silence. If true, the news follows McCain’s decision earlier this year not to renew its deal with UKA. Add to this the possible reduction in Government funding after the Olympics and the post-2012 landscape is worrying.

It is almost 13 years to the day since AW announced that a “white knight sponsor” called CGU was going to inject £10 million over four years into domestic athletics. The headline on AW s lead news page said: “Mega boost for all”, before describing it as the biggest sports sponsorship deal in the history of British sport outside football.

CGU soon became Norwich Union, which eventually rebranded into Aviva, and through its various guises it has stuck to its original promise of supporting the sport “from grassroots to glory” by funding everything from sportshall to the English Schools Championships to warm-weather training camps for elite senior athletes and, of course, events

like this weekend’s Olympic Trials.Have no doubt, Aviva’s support of track

and fi eld in Britain has been immense. About fi ve years ago, I experienced this fi rst-hand when liaising with them to organise the British Athletics Writers’ Association awards. No expense was spared and the fee for the after-dinner band alone would easily have paid someone’s salary for a year.

So on the eve of what is surely the biggest domestic athletics meeting since the 2002 Commonwealth Games, it is bizarre that Aviva’s future relationship with the sport is not more of a talking point. Funding like this shouldn’t be taken for granted and it’s easy to forget the governing body was sponsorless and bankrupt only 15 years ago.

A mass exodus of sponsors after the Olympic Games would be a disaster and Sophia Warner, UKA’s new commercial director (see p44-45), certainly has a task on her hands.

Jason Henderson, Editor

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DAI GREENE is looking for a quick time to return from a below-par performance in Oslo when he lines up in arguably the most hotly contested event at the Aviva Olympic Trials this weekend, writes Paul Halford.

The world 400m hurdles champion, returning from illness the previous week, slumped to fourth, his lowest position in his speciality discipline in nearly two years, a fortnight ago.

Finishing second in his only other race this year, he has clocked just 48.96 and 48.98, but the laid-back Welshman is not concerned.

“I knew at the start of the season I wasn’t going to be running 48.2. I was aiming to peak at the Olympics,” said Greene, whose start to the season may have been hampered as he is recovering from knee surgery just before Christmas. “I was disappointed with Oslo, I was. I thought I was in better shape than I showed. A few things contributed to it. I was ill the week before, but I thought I was over it but obviously my performance was a bit flat at the end.

“It’s not too bad. I’ve trained really well since then. I guess it puts a bit more emphasis on the trials. I’d like to run a good time there, I would, just to show I’m improving.”

He pointed out that in 2010, the year in which he ended the summer with his fastest time to date of 47.88 as well as winning

Commonwealth and European titles, he opened up with 49.05.

“I’m a lot better athlete now and I don’t think there’s any reason to be concerned,” he said. “I know I have to run faster than 48.1 (his time from the Europeans) at the Olympics, but I’ve put so much hard work in over the past couple of years it’s coming back very quickly.”

With fi ve athletes with the A’ standard chasing three places in the 400m hurdles, nothing is certain, leading to a potential thriller – as Greene says, “I wish I could watch from the sidelines” – but it would take a remarkable turn of events not for him to be on the London 2012 team sheet on Monday.

He said: “I know the other guys will be gunning for me, but I know I’ve raced a few of them this season already. I won’t get nervous or feel under pressure because I’ve run a lot faster than them in the past and I just have

to try and execute as well as I can and hopefully it should be enough.”

Greene opted for the 400m flat last year in a bid to make the GB relay team and would like to do the same again, but a lack of top-class races on the circuit pre-Olympics means he is looking for the extra competition in his main event.

Greene’s time to win the world title in Daegu was the slowest to do so at a global championships since 1980, but he believes he can go quicker.

“I always aspire to a faster time and try and improve and I know I can get there if I put the hard work in,” he said. “It’s probably going to be the same guys competing for gold as in Daegu, but apart from [Javier] Culson no one’s really set their stall out and running really fast at the moment.

“I don’t get stressed too much about times. I just try and

compare myself with the other guys when I’m racing against them and see how far off them I am and know the times will come with the performances.”

Culson, the Puerto Rican who has won silver at the last two world championships, went to the top of world rankings with 47.92 in Oslo and is just one of the many challengers, along with Americans Bershawn Jackson, the 2005 world champion, and Angelo Taylor, the 2000 and 2008 Olympic champion.

Is Greene hoping the harsh fi rst-three-past-the-post US selection system throws up some surprises in the next few days or is he keen to meet the rivals he knows so well?

The direct Greene replies: “I’d prefer it they all fell over and then we had the 49 guys there, but no doubt the top guys will be there and it doesn’t really bother me which ones are there. I’m sure Taylor and Jackson will be there and the third spot will be a little bit open. I’ve beaten them in a grand prix series before so I’m not worried about competing against them.”

» Dai Greene is fuelled by Myprotein.com, supplier to many of Britain’s Olympians such as 100m backstroke world record-holder and champion Gemma Spoff orth, 11-time Paralympic gold medallist David Roberts and taekwondo Youth Olympic gold medallist Jade Jones

Greene hoping to bounce back

Dai Greene: world 400m hurdles champion had knee surgery in the winter

YAMILE ALDAMA says staying in shape is all in the head. The world indoor triple jump champion, who turns 40 in August, laughed when AW reminded her of her age. “I don’t mind being reminded,” she smiled, “it’s a fact I am nearly 40!

“It’s all in the mind,” she explained. “There is no secret. I

train hard and I believe I can still compete well.”

The shoulder injury she picked up at the Diamond League in Rome is also improved and she is “nearly at 100% fi tness” on the eve of this weekend’s Olympic trials. She will also compete in the European Championships in Helsinki.

Her season’s best of 14.65m in Rome, her best outdoors since 2006, puts the Cuban-born athlete sixth on the 2012 world rankings.

» Yamile Aldama was talking from a photoshoot for the new Mizuno Seiei Collection. Visit mizunoseiei.com

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WHEN Robbie Grabarz cleared 2.36m in New York two weeks ago he went from medal shot to genuine Olympic title contender, having ranked only third in Britain last year, but the 24-year-old is clearly taking the rapid transformation in his stride.

Only Russia’s Ivan Ukhov, with 2.37m, stands above Grabarz on the world rankings this year, while world champion Jesse Williams of the United States is the only other to leap 2.36m.

Despite becoming one of the favourites for London with just that one jump, he said: “It didn’t cross my mind. I expect to jump that high and I’ll just keep moving on and doing the same.”

The height would have been good enough to win at every World Championships or Olympics since 2000, but he is hopeful he can improve further.

“Obviously you’re always striving to improve and my

training’s geared towards the summer, not now,” said Grabarz, who came into 2012 with a PB of 2.28m. “I’m only going to get fresher and better as time goes on so there should be more improvements.”

Grabarz has long been seen as a great talent – ever since around the time London was

awarded the Games in fact.It was in 2005, just the

month before Jacques Rogge memorably opened the envelope in Singapore that Grabarz added seven centimetres to his best to clear 2.22m at a Southern League meeting as a 17-year-old.

But his trajectory then zig-zagged for years until he made his breakthrough last indoor season, clearing 2.34m and fi nishing sixth at the World Indoor Championships.

The Fuzz Ahmed-coached athlete admits that losing out on Lottery funding last autumn was a wake-up call for him and he chiefly attributes his progression this year to a better mental focus during competition and training rather than any great technical stride forward.

“We’ve been working on the same technical model for a good couple of years

now and you allow yourself to get better and better at it as time goes by,” he said. “We’re making improvements here and there and not trying to change anything dramatically. It’s just letting those changes happen slowly over time and establishing what works well.”

Grabarz declines to pick out a major rival in London other than “himself”. “I can’t control what everyone else does,” he said. “Everyone’s going to bring their best to the fi nal. There’s a lot of great high jumpers around in the world at the moment. You’ve just got to make sure you’re one of them and make sure you’re jumping big enough to achieve what you want to achieve.”

» Robbie Grabarz is an ambassador for Alfa Romeo – offi cial car supplier to UK Athletics (UKA). Visit www.alfaromeo.co.uk

Grabarz calm under pressureRobbie Grabarz: Olympic contender

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PROLIFIC hurdles coach Malcolm Arnold and UKA chairman Ed Warner received OBEs in the Queen’s Birthday Honours last Saturday.

Mike Bull, a former Commonwealth champion at both pole vault and decathlon, was also made an OBE.

Arnold’s honour was in recognition of his more than 40

years in coaching, during which he has guided many to global titles.

While Ugandan John Akii Bua was his first major success when he won the 1972 Olympic 400m hurdles title, he numbers Colin Jackson, Jason Gardener and Dai Greene among his other charges.

His current squad includes 400m hurdlers Eilidh Child and Jack Green,

plus sprint hurdlers Lawrence Clarke, Andy Pozzi, Jack Meredith and William Sharman.

Warner, who took on his role at UKA in 2006, was instrumental in the successful London bid to host the IAAF World Championships in 2017.

Bull won the pole vault at the 1970 Commonwealths and four years later

took gold in the decathlon, collecting career PBs of 5.25m and 7363 (with the old javelin) respectively.

The Northern Irelander is now involved in coaching and is honorary vice president of the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council. He is also co-founder of the sports charity Sparks Northern Ireland.

Honours handed out in the athletics world

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AFTER a frustrating ‘DNF’ at the TNT Fortuna meeting in Kladno, Louise Hazel’s next heptathlon is likely to be at the European Championships in Helsinki ahead of, hopefully, an Olympic Games appearance in London, writes Jason Henderson.

The 2010 Commonwealth champion withdrew after the sixth event – the javelin – at the meeting in the Czech Republic earlier this month, but she has the Olympic ‘A’ standard courtesy of a 6166 score from last year.

Now, she hopes if she shows decent form at the Aviva 2012 Trials and Championships this weekend, together with the Europeans in Helsinki, it will be enough to get picked for the Olympic team when selectors meet on July 2.

“Kladno was a steady start – a bit ropey in places – but then I rarely start well at the beginning of the season,” she said.

Running through her events, she said she had hit the ninth barrier in the 100m hurdles, leading to a time of 13.60 compared to her best of 13.24.

The high jump had been a worry as training has been “hit and miss” recently for this event – and she jumped 1.65m compared to her best of 1.74m.

Things went better in the shot, as she threw a PB of 12.86m. “I was over the moon with that,” she said.

A 200m of 24.76 into a 1.6m/

sec headwind compared to her 24.10 PB was down to early-season rustiness, she explained. In the javelin she threw a pleasing 42.91m – less than two metres short of her best – but a “stuttering” long jump of 5.76m – 68cm below her best – had left her with too much to do and she withdrew before the fi nal

event, the 800m.Now, at this weekend’s trials

in Birmingham, she is doing the 100m hurdles and long jump as she prepares to step up her game at the Europeans in Helsinki the following week.

With Jessica Ennis a shoo-in for Olympic selection and UK junior record-holder Katarina Johnson-Thompson virtually assured of a place, Hazel hopes to be the third heptathlete from the home nation at the Games.

But Helsinki 2012 is a great chance for her to shine and the European competition is likely to be tough, even if some of the bigger names like Ennis are missing.

» Yamilé Aldama (p6), Louise Hazel and Tasha Danvers (below) were talking from a Mizuno photo-shoot staged outside the Japanese Gateway in Kew Gardens. The new Mizuno Seiei Collection is a perfect blend of ancient craftsmanship from Japan and advanced modern technology. Visit mizunoseiei.com

Hazel’s ready for HelsinkiLouise Hazel: busy period approaching with UK trials and European Championships

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TASHA DANVERS lost her battle to get fi t for the Olympic Trials, but the Olympic bronze medallist’s decision to quit the season – and the sport – last week was followed by a front page story in the Sunday People about how the pressure of training for London 2012 had led to a suicide attempt.

The 34-year-old has struggled with injury since winning bronze at the 2008 Games in Beijing. With her seven-year-old son living with his father in America, Danvers based herself in Bath with coach Malcolm Arnold in a bid to get fi t for the Games. UKA had faith in her, too, and put her on the Lottery programme, but her Achilles let her down and even an injection in May to ease the problems meant she could not do the necessary hurdling and sprint training.

“In January we knew things had to go perfectly, but since then it’s been two steps forward and one step back,” she told AW last week. “The problem is my Achilles. When I try to hurdle it gets a bit hairy. And being a hurdler that’s a bit of a problem!”

In the Sunday People, Danvers said: “I had a packet of sleeping pills, which I’d been prescribed because I was suff ering from insomnia, and I started taking them all.

“I think I’d had about nine in the end. I remember feeling woozy, but I was trying to text my boyfriend with some message about making sure he lived life to the full. I don’t know how, but I called my boyfriend who alerted my cousin.”

She added: “We genuinely believed I could step on to that podium again and with the support of my family, Malcolm Arnold, UKA, the medical team and the National Lottery, I’ve done everything possible to try to achieve that. Sadly my body has had enough.”

Danvers was a prodigious teenage athlete and won the 1999 European under-23 400m hurdles title in a thrilling battle with Ulrike Urbansky of Germany, with the duo locking arms as they hurdled the fi nal flights.

She made the fi nal at the Sydney Olympics, too, but missed the Athens Games due to pregnancy.

Danvers quits after suicide revelations

Tasha Danvers: front page news for the wrong reasons

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JENNY MEADOWS may be one of Britain’s most decorated 800m runners, but the Aviva 2012 Trials and UK Championships will provide her with a step into the unknown, writes Trevor Baxter.

The Wigan Harrier races in Friday’s heats, which is her fi rst competitive two-lap outing since last September when she recovered from her World Championship disappointment to secure the 800m Samsung Diamond League title in Zurich.

Only just recently has Meadows pulled on a pair of spikes for the fi rst time since a rare Achilles injury threatened to wreck her dream of competing in London.

But the 31-year-old admits she has no idea what to expect in Birmingham this weekend.

“I literally haven’t got a clue on the spectrum what shape I am in or what time I am capable of running,” says the former world and European bronze medallist. “So, I am quite keen to fi nd out.

“My Achilles is great but is there a performance as well? Strangely enough, I don’t feel nervous, I feel quite excited. Every day for me is worth a week because I am making that much progress. I just need the progress to continue.”

Meadows’ problems began last December during a training camp in South Africa. But she defi ed the uncomfortable niggle until it became obvious she had a serious problem.

“I am a tough cookie but sometimes I can be too tough for my own good,” she admitted.

Despite repeated scans, the problem was a mystery until this March when she paid a visit to top Harley Street specialist Dr Otto Chan.

He revealed Meadows’ Achilles had torn vertically rather than laterally. “Apparently, it’s so rare I’m only the 38th person it’s happened to,” she smiles, albeit with no sense of pride. “But thank goodness for the National Lottery. As part of the World Class Potential plan every funded athlete has Bupa medical insurance so I could see the best people.”

Meadows, also featuring in a new TV ad with her mum Barbara to publicise the National Lottery’s “Life Changing campaign”, reckons Dr Chan detected the root cause of her injury in the nick of time.

“Had it been a fortnight later time would have run out for me,” she agreed. “ I just hope I can meet that deadline and meet the selection.”

Finishing in the top two at the Trials will secure Meadows an Olympic ticket at the fi rst time of asking.

A safety net is already in place with confi rmation she

intends racing at the European Championships in Helsinki.

“I have got two chances, which is great,” she added. “I have not raced since last September, but it could be in the next two weeks that I do fi ve races. I think I need every one of those races.

“Can I come in the fi rst two? I am not sure. But I certainly feel I can be competitive.”

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LAWRENCE OKOYE, Jodie Williams (pictured below) and Yamile Aldama will feature in an exhibition of London 2012 portraits, BT Road 2012: Aiming High opening at the National Portrait Gallery on July 19.

The exhibition, the third and fi nal one in a series based on the Games, is the largest photographic commission ever undertaken by the gallery and will comprise work by Nadav Kander, Jillian Edelstein and the collaboration of Jonathan Anderson and Edwin Low.

Jenny Meadows: 800 metres comeback queen with her mum, Barbara Meadows

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“I literally haven’t got a clue on the spectrum what shape I am in or what time I am capable of running. So I am quite keen to � nd out. My Achilles is great but is there a performance as well?”JENNY MEADOWS

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CHRIS TOMLINSON hopes a light competition schedule this summer will help him realise glory at this year’s Olympics, writes Paul Halford.

With just a 7.77m and 8.01m to his name going into the trials, the North East athlete may have caused some to assume he has been injured or below-par.

However, Tomlinson says he has been in the shape of his life in training and is hoping to prove it at the Alexander Stadium this weekend.

The four-time trials champion began his winter’s training late due to a knee operation last September but is fi ring on all cylinders again despite having what he described as a “nightmare” on his season debut in Rome.

“Training’s going great,” said Tomlinson, who became a father for the fi rst time in March. “I’m jumping further than I’ve ever jumped in training. I’m in the best shape of my life, it’s just about putting that down in a competition, which I’m sure will happen too.”

Explaining his strategy to save himself for the big competitions this year, he said: “In the past

I’ve felt that I’ve been injured on the commercial circuit before the major championships.”

Injury has played a crucial part at championships during Tomlinson’s often promising career. As well as the knee injury which kept him down to 11th at last year’s World Championships, a calf injury was involved when he failed to qualify for the Olympic fi nal in 2008.

With standards not particular high worldwide yet this season – Greg Rutherford leads the way with his 8.35m which equalled Tomlinson’s UK record – Tomlinson knows he has a great

chance of doing better than his fi fth place at the 2004 Olympics.

“It doesn’t mean they won’t be jumping big come the business end of the season, but at the moment from a British perspective it’s looking quite good in the long jump.”

Regaining outright ownership of the UK record is not at the forefront of his mind, though.

“If Greg wants to have the record, he can have the record but if I win the Olympic gold medal I’d take that any day of the week,” he said.

However, although he has done enough to gain Olympic

selection with his multiple ‘A’ standards from last year, he is looking to use Birmingham to lay down a marker.

“I’m going into the Olympic trials with the attitude that this is the Olympic trials and I have to perform well,” he said. “I want to go there and jump far, I’m fully focused on guaranteeing my place.”

After the trials he is set to compete at the European Championships in Helsinki, even though like many athletes, he does not agree with the decision to double the frequency of the once four-yearly event.

“It almost downgrades the Europeans,” he said. “Being every four years it meant it was a decent championship medal to have. Now with it being every two years there are going to be people winning European Championships who clearly aren’t the best athletes in Europe.”

» Chris Tomlinson is an ambassador for Alfa Romeo – offi cial car supplier to UK Athletics. For more info, see alfaromeo.co.uk

Tomlinson is in top shape

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Gebrselassie carries the torchHAILE GEBRSELASSIE may not be competing at this year’s Olympics, but the Ethiopian distance running legend is delighted to have already

played a small part in proceedings.The 38-year-old, who won

Olympic 10,000m gold in 1992 and 2000, carried the Olympic torch in South Shields last Saturday. As the winner of the 2010 Bupa Great North Run, it was appropriate that he ran part of it with the race’s organiser, Brendan Foster under a finish line gantry where the half-marathon normally finishes on The Leas in South Shields.

Over the next week, the torch will travel around Yorkshire, Manchester and into the East Midlands.

Ticket scandalTHE International Olympic Committee is to launch an investigation into claims that

officials and authorised ticket distributors from 54 countries sold tickets on the black market at up to 10 times face value.

A Sunday Times report alleged that 27 officials and agents broke IOC rules on the distribution of tickets.

If any tickets are confiscated in an investigation, more than 50 per cent will be made available to the British public with the remainder going to other countries struggling to meet demand.

Controversy in AustraliaATHLETICS AUSTRALIA has caused one of the first of what is likely to be many selection controversies of Olympic year in its initial refusal

to pick steeplechaser Genevieve LaCaze for the London Games.

She gained the Olympic ‘A’ standard, running 9:41.15 last Wednesday but this was one day after the Australian federation’s deadline.

However, this caused uproar among the Australian media as the squad did not have to be submitted to the Australian Olympic Committee until June 22.

Athletics Australia has since extended its own deadline until Friday (tomorrow), which will see LaCaze on the team and also allowed further time for athletes such as world indoor long jump champion Fabrice Lapierre who are also seeking qualifying standards.

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UKA HAS insisted negotiations with potential sponsors are ongoing after a claim that its flagship deal with Aviva will not be renewed.

It was reported that Aviva’s role as the principle partner of UKA, which began in 1999, is to end and be replaced by smaller deals with multiple companies.

The current four-year deal, worth an estimated £8m a year, comes to an end this year and the story in the magazine Marketing suggests it will not be renewed on the same model.

However, while not commenting on the possibility of a switch in sponsorship approach, UKA says talks with potential sponsors are on hold until after the Olympics.

The company has been closely linked with British athletics since UKA’s creation in 1999, initially as CGU then Norwich Union and fi nally Aviva. Claimed to be the largest

sports sponsorship deal outside football, it most notably covers the major meetings organised by UKA but also supports grassroots, including Startrack and Sportshall (see Editor s Comment, page 4).

Speculation as to whether athletics can retain such a level

of investment post-2012 has long been rife and now the talk is that fi ve or six sponsors, of which Aviva may be one, could replace one top-tier backer.

Marketing wrote: “UK Athletics believes this multi-tiered approach is likely to prove more fi nancially lucrative and help raise the brand’s image in new categories.”

One such lower-tier sponsor, McCain will end its sponsorship next year, covering UKA’s summer and cross-country “Challenge” series. A replacement has not yet been announced.

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Aviva also sponsors the On Camp With Kelly mentoring scheme led by Kelly Holmes, but that deal is not aff ected by negotiations with UKA.

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Gay still not 100%TYSON GAY says he will be running through pain at the US Trials in Eugene, which begin on Friday.

The second fastest man in history over 100m, who clocked 10.00 in his recent comeback race, is recovering from a longstanding hip injury, but he needs to finish in the top three at the trials in order to confirm his place in London.

Phillips outDWIGHT PHILLIPS, the 2004 Olympic long jump champion, will miss this year’s Games because he has had Achilles surgery and will not be fit in time for the US trials.

The 34-year-old, who won a surprise fourth world title last year after coming back from injury, also announced on Twitter: “I am looking forward to competing at the World Championship in 2013 which will be my final year.”

McCain CrossDATES have been confirmed for next winter’s McCain Cross Challenge.

The fixtures include what look likely to be the selection trials for the European Cross and World Cross respectively, Liverpool and Cofton Park.

Ashton Court, Bristol (October 28), Sefton Park, Liverpool (November 24), Greenmount Campus, Belfast (January 12), Bute Park, Cardiff (January 20), Cofton Park, Birmingham (March 9).

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Stars gather at RAF reunion in LondonFORMER world marathon record-holder Steve Jones was among the guests at a reunion of the RAF in London last week.

Among those in this group photo taken at the venue, the RAF Club in Piccadilly, London, are guest of honour and former London Marathon supremo David Bedford, Munich Olympians Don Halliday (100m)

and Andy Williams (4x400m), RAF athletics president Paul Evans, the former Chicago

Marathon winner, and Julian Goater, the former world cross team gold medallist.

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WITH the event doubling as the trial for the IAAF World Junior

Championships in Barcelona next month, the quality of performances on display at the England Athletics under-20 Championships did not disappoint, headed by four championship bests courtesy of James Gladman (110m hurdles), Katie Byres (pole vault), Jazmin Sawyers (long jump) and Sophie McKinna (shot).

Despite blustery conditions on the fi rst day, which hampered numerous athletes’ chances of achieving last-minute qualifying standards, many sealed their selection for Barcelona.

Those who were not vying to secure their seats on the plane to Barcelona were battling for national honours and PBs, ensuring a high standard of competition throughout.

Under-20 menGLADMAN’S performance was one of the highlights of the second day, as he smashed his PB and the championship best to clock 13.50 (+1.8), a time

which currently ranks him third on the world junior lists for this year and fi fth on the UK under-20 all-time list.

Now based at Bath University, he has been inspired by 2011 European junior 110m hurdles silver medallist Andy Pozzi and 2009 European junior champion Lawrence Clarke, both of whom have gone on to record Olympic-qualifying standards this year. With a medal in Barcelona now a realistic possibility, the 19-year-old feels he can go quicker. “Based on my British under-20 indoor [60m hurdles] record of 7.65, I can knock another chunk off my outdoor time. Andy’s (Pozzi) achievements give me confi dence, as I always compare

myself to what he was doing last year as a junior,” he said.

With world junior leader Adam Gemili absent from the 100m, the anticipated head to head with 2011 European junior 200m champion David Bolarinwa did not materialise.

But despite Gemili’s absence, the fi nish was closer than expected with Bolarinwa winning in 10.40 (0.0) from Joshua Street (10.43).

Street returned to take the 200m in a PB of 20.90 (0.9) on the second day, but his victory caused a headache for selectors.

Gemili and Bolarinwa competed in the fi rst round, winning their heats. Gemili set a PB of 20.61 into a -1.1m/s headwind – the

fastest by a British junior since 1998 and the second-best ever by a British 18-year-old – while Bolarinwa clocked 21.24, beating Street in the process.

But both athletes scratched from the fi nal, and with Street taking the victory with a qualifying standard, it means only one place is left on the World Junior team for that event.

UK under-17 800m record-holder Sean Molloy continued his unbroken winning streak in domestic championships, winning in 1:52.42 from Zak Curran (1:52.48) and Robert Needham (1:52.62). Having run a PB and world junior-qualifying time of 1:48.24 at the BMC Grand Prix at Watford the weekend before, the 16-year-old demonstrated his huge talent by producing a fast fi nish to edge past Curran and Needham just metres before the line.

Asked whether he is daunted by racing athletes three years older, Molloy responded: “I like the challenge of racing the under-20s and that spurred me on today. Having already got the time, I just wanted to win the race and show everyone that I am not too young for Barcelona.”

With it being his fi rst international, he hopes to make the fi nal and run fast. However,

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David Bolarinwa (409): takes 100m from Joshua Street (462), Chijindu Ujah (469) and Emmanuel Stephens (461)

James Gladman (centre): 110m hurdles winner from Jake Porter (left) and David King

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he revealed what he thinks makes him so successful – “I just hate losing,” he says.

Tonbridge team-mate Robbie Farnham-Rose took a tactical 1500m with a strong sprint fi nish from Matthew Fayers and Luke Carroll and hopes to obtain the world junior qualifying mark of 3:44 at the Olympic trials this weekend.

This championships was notable for the strong performances of the throwers, with Nicholas Percy (discus), Michael Painter (hammer) and Matti Mortimore (javelin) all exceeding world junior qualifying marks. Percy, the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games silver medallist, lived up to his billing as pre-competition favourite, throwing a PB of 59.53m to win by more than four metres, while Painter was another UK under-20 leader to take top spot, throwing 72.34m.

Mortimore, meanwhile, has struggled with injuries for the past three years and was ranked only

fourth prior to the competition. However, in diffi cult conditions, he unleashed a throw of 70.54m in the fi nal round, showing he is on his way back to top form.

He explained: “I always knew I could throw that far again. I just had to get over all the injuries. I only started throwing properly six weeks ago, so I am on the up now. I am surprised with the result today, as it was a tailwind so I had to throw very flat.”

Elsewhere, top-ranked George Caddick won the 400m in 47.26, just one hundredth shy of his PB, Joshua Grace won his fi rst national title over 5000m and Elliot Safo won the long jump with 7.51m, having already exceeded the world junior mark of 7.55m.

Under-20 womenSOPHIE MCKINNA, last year’s world youth silver medallist, went to third on the UK under-20 all-time shot lists with a PB and championship best of 16.16m.

She now has her sights set

on a top-fi ve place at the World Juniors. “I have been improving each week and knew if I got the timing right, I would get a big throw,” she said.

The 17-year-old was full of praise for silver medallist Kirsty Yates, who led until the third round, having thrown a PB of 15.22 in round one.

“Kirsty put the pressure on me to perform and I reacted well,” said McKinna. “I have competed internationally nine times and can now draw on that experience in competition. I think throwing against the seniors at the Olympic Trials next weekend will pull me to bigger distances.”

Having spent most of the winter on the ice as a member of Great Britain’s bobsleigh team, and with therefore limited specifi c athletics training, 2011 Commonwealth youth heptathlon champion Jazmin Sawyers decided to focus on the long jump for 2012.

Judging by her current form, the temporary switch of events is going well. Sawyers jumped a PB 6.42m (1.9) to equal the championship best and thrust herself into medal contention for Barcelona. Morgan Lake was the only other athlete to break the six-metre mark, with a best of 6.00m (1.5).

However, Sawyers admits

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Sean Molloy (795): UK under-17 800 metres record-holder wins two-lap race from Zak Curran (609) George Caddick: winning the under-20 men’s 400 metres title

Matti Mortimore: good form in javelin Joshua Street (462): 200 metres winner from runner-up Edmond Amaning (499) Jacob Paul: 400 metres hurdles gold

Sophie McKinna: UK age 17 best in shot put


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that she cannot wait to get back to her fi rst love, heptathlon, in 2013. She explained: “I didn’t have time to do the necessary technical training for heptathlon this year. Next winter, I am not going to have a competitive bobsleigh season and will prepare for heptathlon. Despite my concerns, bobsleigh has done good things for my long jump, as it has made me faster and more powerful.”

Having fi nished fourth at last year’s European juniors, pole vaulter Katie Byres hopes to go one better in Barcelona and clinch a medal. In Bedford, her 4.36m set a championship best and she fi nished more than 70cm clear of her nearest rival.

Her indoor best of 4.52m – the third-best mark in history by an under-20 athlete – remains the outright British junior record for the event.

One athlete coming into top form at the right time is 2011 European Youth Olympics and Commonwealth youth 100m champion Sophie Papps. The 17-year-old clinched two PBs en route to her sprint double, clocking 11.47 (0.4) and 23.48 (1.5) respectively. Dina Asher-Smith (11.57) and Rachel Johncock (11.61) in second and third also went inside the standard for Barcelona, while Asher-Smith claimed another silver, PB and qualifying mark with 23.57 in the longer sprint. Desiree Henry, the 2011 world youth 200 champion, was third

and may miss out on selection.With the current No.2 on the

world junior list over 800m, Jessica Judd, choosing to contest the 1500m, which she won, Emily Dudgeon clinched her fi rst national title in impressive fashion. The Cambridge University medical student set a fi erce pace from the outset, crossing the line in 2:04.95, with Loren Bleaken second in 2:06.79.

Currently ranked eighth in the world with her 2:03.28 from Loughborough last month, Dudgeon explained what has brought about her almost fi ve-second improvement this year. “I ran 2:09 as an under-17 in 2009, but had breathing problems in 2010 and ran only 2:19,” she said. “Last year I started the season with 2:37 due to anaemia. I got my time down to 2:07 at the end of 2011, but I knew that after a good winter, I would go loads quicker. I was fastest in the

fi eld today so wanted to make it a true-run race, as I knew if it was slow, some of the girls might be able to outsprint me.”

Emelia Gorecka notched up her third consecutive England Athletics under-20 3000m title, winning in 9:22.11 from Laura Muir (9:32.05). Both athletes have already dipped under the 9:15 necessary for Barcelona. After her scintillating 15:34.21 for

5000m at Watford the weekend before, the 2011 European junior cross-country champion is yet to decide which event to target in Barcelona. She explains: “I used a diff erent tactic today and sat in, which showed that I can win races in diff erent ways. I am leaning towards the 3000m in Barcelona, as I think I am on the verge of breaking nine minutes, which I hope will put me among the top Africans. I raced the 3000m at the World Juniors two years ago and was eleventh and gained valuable experience of racing the Kenyans. I am a much better athlete now and showed I am narrowing the gap on them by winning the Commonwealth Youth 3000m title last year.”

Elsewhere, Katie Ingle won the 3000m steeplechase in 10:25.48, Shadine Duquemin repeated her under-23 victory from the fi rst day with an under-20 discus win with another world junior qualifying mark and PB of 51.31m and Abbi Carter also exceeded the Barcelona mark with 59.21m to take the hammer.

Kate Byres: UK outdoor junior best

Emily Dudgeon: on her way to winning the under-20 women’s 800 metres

Jessica Judd (221): beat Georgia Peel (285) in the under-20 1500 metres

Freya Jones: javelin winner

Jazmin Sawyers: long jump champion

Sophie Papps (24): wins 100m from Dina Asher-Smith (2) and Rachel Johncock


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WITH no age group international championships this year, the

under-23 championships did not see the same depth as the junior equivalent, with depleted fi elds in many events.

Several of the big names were missing, choosing instead to focus on next weekend’s Olympic Trials or hoping for selection for the European Championships. However, seven championship bests featured among the highlights of the 2012 edition.

Under-23 menIT WAS the throwers who stole the show, with the winners of all four disciplines setting championship bests, suggesting that throwing standards in Britain are on an upward trend.

Leading the way was arguably the highest calibre athlete in action in this championships; UK discus record-holder Lawrence Okoye. Although he was almost fi ve metres short of his PB, his 63.66m was more than eight metres clear of his nearest challenger and training partner Zane Duquemin, who took the shot title by nearly three metres with a PB of 18.48m on day two.

Peter Smith was likewise impressive in the hammer, winning with 67.01m.

However, perhaps the most

impressive performance was the 75.73m PB javelin throw by Joe Dunderdale, which saw him break the 11-year-old championship best belonging to his coach, David Parker. Having thrown only 67.86m after three rounds, Dunderdale found his form and saved his best throw for last.

“I was getting the trajectory wrong in the opening rounds and getting over the javelin,” he said. “I leaned back more in the later rounds and it instantly went

further. I have been working hard technically and it is showing.”

Ranked third in the UK, but a way off the Olympic and European standards, Dunderdale admitted he was disappointed that there was no U23 international championships this year, but instead is setting his sights on bigger things.

“I would have done well if there had been a European under-23 Champs this year, but that will be my goal next year,” he

said. “This year I have been able to concentrate on developing as a thrower and I feel I have the potential to throw 80 metres this year.”

Danny Talbot, 2011 European under-23 200m fourth place fi nisher, retained his 200m title comfortably in 20.91 (1.1) ahead of Sam Watts and Dannish Walker-Khan.

Jonny Hay and Adam Clarke clinched an Aldershot, Farnham & District one-two in the 1500m, with Hay powering away to clock 3:45.03 from Clarke’s 3:45.85.

Former GB international decathlete Sebastian Rodger

Okoye leads charge of under-23s

Jonny Hay: showed good speed to win the under-23 men’s 1500 metres title

Joe Dunderdale: beat javelin championship best held by

his coach, David Parker

Sebastian Rodger: 400m hurdles gold

Lawrence Okoye: UK record-holder was in fi ne form in discus

Peter Smith: hammer winner


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clocked a PB of 51.29 to win the 400m hurdles from Michael Baker and Kola Adedoyin jumped a PB of 16.25 into a -4.0m/s headwind to win the triple jump.

Under-23 womenIN ONLY her second attempt at the 3000m steeplechase, 2012 World University cross-country fourth-placer Emily Stewart clocked a big PB and championship best of 10:02.63 to go to fourth in the 2012 UK rankings and third on the UK under-23 all-time list. The Edinburgh athlete’s time closes in on the Scottish standard of 10:00 for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

World Junior silver medallist Laura Samuel was another to set a championship best, winning the triple jump by more than one metre with a leap of 13.75m (1.7), equalling her PB.

Shaunagh Brown also equalled the championship best with a PB of 16.31m in the shot. Having led from round one, she

exceeded 16m in the fi fth and sixth rounds to go to second in the 2012 UK rankings. She was second in the discus with 48.53m, an event won by under-20 Shadine Duquemin with 50.63m.

Ashleigh Nelson won the 100m and boost her chances of an Olympic relay slot, clocking a season’s best of 11.46 (-1.9) – a time worth around 11.2 in more favourable conditions. Emily

Diamond won the 200m by half a second in 23.60 (0.8). The World Junior fi nalist has made a successful transition to 400m this season, clocking 52.69 and is currently sitting at seventh on the UK rankings, but chose to test her speed ahead of racing the one-lap event at the Olympic Trials this weekend.

“I’m pleased to win, as that is my fi rst ever national title,” she said. “It was windy on the bend, so I can go quicker. But for now my focus is getting a place in the 4x400m squad for the Olympics.”

A highlight in the fi eld came from Emma Nuttall in the high jump, who won with 1.86m on countback from Isobel Pooley.

Having taken the under-20 equivalent in 2011, Nuttall puts her improvement this year down to transferring to study at Western Trinity University in Vancouver. When her coach, former head coach of Scottish Athletics Laurier Primeau began

Rebecca Linney: wins the under-23 women’s 800 metres from Cally Read

Emma Nuttall: high jump champion

Gemma Kersey: 1500m win

Emily Stewart: steeple-chase gold

Ashleigh Nelson (360): wins 100m from Torema Thompson (373)

Shadine Duquemin: discus victory

Danny Talbot: 200m gold

medallist


RESULTS

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U23 men: 100 (0.7): 1 T Gilling (B&B) 10.42; 2 A Wright (M&M) 10.52; 3 J Simpson (Der) 10.52; 4 C Lawson (SB) 10.53; 5 K Daly (B&B) 10.62; 6 A Murdock (VP&TH) 10.65; 7 L Sylvester (TVH) 10.75; 8 E Skervin (Notts) 10.78. SF1 (0.9): 1 T Gilling (B&B) 10.42; 2 A Wright (M&M) 10.63; 3 L Sylvester (TVH) 10.78; 4 E Ayanful (WG&EL) 10.79; 5 S Burns (Unatt) 10.79; 6 Y Phippen (Bir) 10.89; 7 T Knight (Card) 10.90; 8 H McQueen (Unatt) 10.96. SF2 (0.2): 1 C Lawson (SB) 10.44; 2 J Simpson (Der) 10.56; 3 A Murdock (VP&TH) 10.56; 4 K Daly (B&B) 10.58; 5 E Skervin (Notts) 10.69; 6 R Knapman (Card) 10.97; 7 R Frederick (SB) 11.00. Ht1 (-1.7): 1 J Simpson (Der) 10.67; 2 A Murdock (VP&TH) 10.73; 3 E Skervin (Notts) 10.80; 4 E Ayanful (WG&EL) 10.81. Ht2 (1.3): 1 T Gilling (B&B) 10.56; 2 S Bajere (B&W) 10.72; 3 L Sylvester (TVH) 10.76. Ht3 (-1.3): 1 S Burns (Unatt) 10.75; 2 Y Phippen (Bir) 10.99. Ht4 (-0.5): 1 C Lawson (SB) 10.63; 2 A Wright (M&M) 10.69; 3 K Daly (B&B) 10.78. 200 (1.1): 1 D Talbot (Bir) 20.91; 2 S Watts (WG&EL) 21.33; 3 D Walker-Khan (Bir) 21.33; 4 L Sylvester (TVH) 21.61; 5 T Campbell (B&W) 21.68; 6 L Evans (B&B) 21.85; 7 T Johnson (Ply) 21.94. SF1 (1.6): 1 D Talbot (Bir) 20.86; 2 L Sylvester (TVH) 21.16; 3 S Watts (WG&EL) 21.18; 4 T Campbell (B&W) 21.27; 5 S Safo-Antwi (E&H) 21.33; 6 D Gain (Oxf C) 21.47; 7 B Stephenson (Midd) 21.99. SF2 (1.6): 1 D Walker-Khan (Bir) 21.30; 2 L Evans (B&B) 21.59; 3 T Johnson (Ply) 21.64; 4 D Putnam (B&B) 21.67; 5 R Knapman (Card) 22.00; 6 T Knight (Card) 22.00. Ht1 (0.2): 1 C Clarke (Mil K) 21.15; 2 D Gain (Oxf C) 21.89; 3 T Knight (Card) 21.95. Ht2 (1.5): 1 D Walker-Khan (Bir) 21.60; 2 D Putnam (B&B) 21.86; 3 L Evans (B&B) 21.99. Ht3 (0.7): 1 S Watts (WG&EL) 21.65; 2 T Johnson (Ply) 21.86. Ht4 (0.9): 1 D Talbot (Bir) 21.07; 2 T Campbell (B&W) 21.53; 3 S Safo-Antwi (E&H) 21.65; 4 A Infantino (SB) 21.67400: 1 J Dunn (Bir) 47.10; 2 M Warner (Notts) 47.39; 3 T Burn

(Sheff) 47.77; 4 R Morrissey (Hav M) 47.97; 5 E Okoro (Bir) 48.70; 6 L Edwards (Sheff) 48.88; 7 Z King (Notts) 49.18; 8 M Hunt (Chelm) 49.40. Ht1: 1 M Warner (Notts) 47.00; 2 E Okoro (Bir) 48.06; 3 R Allen (R&N) 49.07; 4 C Byron (Bir) 49.33; 5 W Ashall (Liv PS) 49.41; 6 C Tandi (Ports) 49.56. Ht2: 1 T Burn (Sheff) 47.47; 2 R Morrissey (Hav M) 47.80; 3 Z King (Notts) 48.86; 4 M Abdullahi (Ports) 49.02; 5 N Hilton (Liv PS) 49.21; 6 N Pryce (RSC) 49.23; 7 A Young (Pit) 49.45. Ht3: 1 J Dunn (Bir) 47.86; 2 M Hunt (Chelm) 48.51; 3 L Edwards (Sheff) 48.85; 4 B Crawford (Kilb) 49.10; 5 B Sturgess (Mil K) 49.69. 800: 1 J Hallas (Wake) 1:51.62; 2 A Richardson (Tyne) 1:51.78; 3 A Woods (B&W) 1:52.19; 4 J Bird (Ips) 1:53.21; 5 S Petty (N Dev) 1:53.33; 6 J Oguntayo (Sale) 1:53.51; 7 R Matheson (Lass) 1:54.95. Ht1: 1 A Richardson (Tyne) 1:54.26; 2 M Salter (Leeds C) 1:54.39; 3 O Aitchison (AFD) 1:54.79; 4 H Fisher (Soton) 1:54.97. Ht2: 1 J Hallas (Wake) 1:54.59. Ht3: 1 R Matheson (Lass) 1:52.54; 2 A Woods (B&W) 1:52.66; 3 J Oguntayo (Sale) 1:52.92; 4 S Petty (N Dev) 1:53.07; 5 R Graham-Watson (WSEH) 1:53.86; 6 A Constable (Bir) 1:54.08. 1500: 1 J Hay (AFD) 3:45.03; 2 A Clarke (AFD) 3:45.85; 3 M Bridger-Wilkinson (Newb) 3:47.53; 4 M Jackson (Liv H) 3:48.12; 5 B Coldray (Stroud) 3:48.15; 6 C Lambert (Mil K) 3:49.80; 7 M Kershaw (Card) 3:51.61; 8 D Studley (Yate) 3:51.72; 9 S Stabler (Owls) 3:52.59; 10 D Worton (Leeds C) 3:54.79. Ht2: 1 A Bitchell (Card) 3:55.04; 2 A Clarke (AFD) 3:55.05; 3 D Worton (Leeds C) 3:55.31; 4 D Studley (Yate) 3:55.38; 5 A Cornwell (WG&EL) 3:56.09; 6 S Stabler (Owls) 3:56.12; 7 C Lambert (Mil K) 3:56.22; 8 M Jackson (Liv H) 3:57.04. 5000: 1 T Anderson (Win) 14:59.87; 2 N Fleming (SB) 15:00.96; 3 R Axe (Card) 15:03.42; 4 P Thompson (BRAT) 15:05.70; 5 J Hopkins (Card) 15:06.71; 6 A Hendry (Centr) 15:10.58; 7 J Hay (AFD) 15:20.39; 8 D Woodgate (Lut) 15:22.98; 9 R Best (New M) 15:24.18; 10 A Dunbar

(Norw) 15:26.07; 11 D Mountford (Liv H) 15:29.05; 12 B Norris (Notts) 15:35.69; 13 R Challinor (Liv H) 15:40.71. 110H (2.1): 1 B Kelk (C&C) 14.09; 2 D Needham (Sale) 14.43; 3 B Gregory (Card/VoA) 14.67; 4 A Wilson (VP&TH) 14.83; 5 M Hewitt (B&H) 15.74. 400H: 1 S Rodger (SB) 51.29; 2 M Baker (WG&EL) 51.68; 3 P Bennett (Swan/UWIC) 52.40; 4 A Fry (WSEH) 52.76; 5 I Ogunlade (Hav M) 53.25; 6 C Irwin (Col) 53.33; 7 T Moakes (Notts) 53.76; 8 A Wing (VP&TH) 54.42. Ht1: 1 S Rodger (SB) 52.66; 2 I Ogunlade (Hav M) 53.09; 3 C Irwin (Col) 53.86; 4 O Palmer (York) 54.90. Ht2: 1 A Fry (WSEH) 54.22; 2 T Moakes (Notts) 54.32; 3 A Wing (VP&TH) 54.55. Ht3: 1 M Baker (WG&EL) 52.72; 2 P Bennett (Swan/UWIC) 54.41; 3 J Aromasodu (VP&TH) 54.96; 4 M Haslett (Card) 55.24. 3000SC: 1 B Nagy (E&H) 9:18.02; 2 C Perry (Vale) 9:20.23; 3 L Oates (Shett) 9:32.34. 10000W: 1 T Bosworth (Ton) 43:58.54. HJ: 1 C Baker (Sale) 2.14; 2 A Smith (SB) 2.10; 3 T Gardner (Sheff) 2.06; 4 S Johnson (Bed C) 2.02; 5 M Watson (Soton) 2.02; 6 R Sithole (Charn) 1.98; 7 M Brown (Cov) 1.98; 8 S Sleap (BMH) 1.93. PV: 1 A Sutcliffe (Sale) 5.20; 2 G MacLean (SB) 5.10; 3 M Devereux (NEB) 5.10; 4 R Searles (E&H) 4.55. LJ: 1 F Maisey-Curtis (Harrow) 7.41/1.3; 2 J McLachlan (Norw) 7.23/1.7; 3 A Hamilton (Sale) 7.20/3.3 (7.17/1.5); 4 J Davies (Sale) 7.12/2.6; 5 T French (B&H) 7.07/2.1 (6.88/1.9); 6 R Jeffs (CI) 6.94/2.3.. TJ: 1 K Adedoyin (NEB) 16.25/-4.0; 2 M Puplampu (NEB) 16.19/-1.4; 3 N Fox (SB) 15.81/-1.5; 4 S John-Olojo (HHH) 15.22/-1.3; 5 J Allwood (HHH) 15.22/0.6; 6 M Madden (Notts) 14.09/-1.4; 7 D March (M&M) 14.08/-0.9; 8 A Assinor (TVH) 14.02/-1.4. SP: 1 Z Duquemin (SB) 18.48; 2 G Winter (Glou) 15.65; 3 R Mohan (E&H) 14.28. DT: 1 L Okoye (Croy) 63.66; 2 Z Duquemin (SB) 55.59; 3 A Damadzic (Bir) 51.13; 4 G Winter (Glouc) 48.06; 5 N Fox (Bir) 45.64; 6 A Toward (Gate) 44.55; 7 J

Edwards (Hunts) 44.02. HT: 1 P Smith (KuH) 67.01; 2 N Miller (Bord, U20) 63.47; 3 T Williams (Glou) 59.06; 4 P Clarke (WG&EL) 54.69; 5 J Edwards (Hunts) 53.79; 6 S Ridgway (Mil K) 53.49; 7 M Tommey (Bir) 50.23. JT: 1 J Dunderdale (Linc W) 75.73; 2 C Lacy (Camb H) 66.21; 3 D Brice (AFD) 59.76; 4 G Millar (Mans) 59.48U20: 100 (0.0): 1 D Bolarinwa (NEB) 10.40; 2 J Street (S Lon) 10.43; 3 C Ujah (E&H) 10.44; 4 E Stephens (NEB) 10.62; 5 J Arthur (E&H) 10.74; 6 A Adewale (E&H) 10.83; 7 M Lawler (IRL) 10.86; 8 K Fordwor (B&W) 10.91. SF1 (-1.5): 1 E Stephens (NEB) 10.60; 2 J Arthur (E&H) 10.75; 3 K Fordwor (B&W) 10.77; 4 D Hammond (B&R) 10.83; 5 R Harris (E&H) 10.87; 6 K Williams (E&H) 11.03; 7 J Thurston (Hill) 11.04. SF2: 1 D Bolarinwa (NEB) 10.46; 2 C Ujah (E&H) 10.48; 3 J Otugade (SB) 10.85; 4 A Thomas (Brack) 10.86; 5 J Cox (Bed C) 10.94; 6 R Anthony (Donc) 11.00; 7 O Grant (Harrow) 11.03. SF3 (-0.4): 1 J Street (S Lon) 10.46; 2 M Lawler (IRL) 10.73; 3 A Adewale (E&H) 10.77; 4 A McNally (P’boro) 10.79; 5 N Selby (Sale) 10.81; 6 R Palmer (Hunts) 10.93. Ht1: 1 D Bolarinwa (NEB) 10.77; 2 A Thomas (Brack) 10.85; 3 J Arthur (E&H) 10.89; 4 R Anthony (Donc) 11.08. Ht2: 1 C Ujah (E&H) 10.61; 2 K Fordwor (B&W) 10.81; 3 J Cox (Bed C) 10.85; 4 N Selby (Sale) 10.85; 5 J Grant (Herne H) 10.94; 6 C Smith (Croy) 11.03. Ht3 (0.5): 1 J Street (S Lon) 10.63; 2 A McNally (P’boro) 10.91; 3 M Lawler (IRL) 10.99; 4 J Thurston (Hill) 11.01. Ht4 (-0.7): 1 A Adewale (E&H) 10.72; 2 D Hammond (B&R) 10.83; 3 K Williams (E&H) 10.86; 4 J Otugade (SB) 10.92. Ht5 (0.9): 1 E Stephens (NEB) 10.60; 2 L Reid (B&W) 10.88; 3 O Grant (Harrow) 10.92; 4 R Harris (E&H) 10.98; 5 R Palmer (Hunts) 11.00. 200 (0.9): 1 J Street (S Lon) 20.90; 2 E Amaning (TVH) 21.13; 3 J Kirby-Polidore (WG&EL) 21.55; 4 T Holligan (Edin) 21.81; 5 J Hamilton (Orion, U17) 22.05. A Gemili/Bolininwa dns. Ht1 (-0.1): 1 D Bolarinwa (NEB)

21.24; 2 J Street (S Lon) 21.26; 3 J Hamilton (Orion, U17) 21.75; 4 E Stephens (NEB) 21.98; 5 J Thurston (Hill) 22.30. Ht2 (-1.1): 1 A Gemili (B&B) 20.61; 2 T Holligan (Edin) 21.57; 3 M Lawler (IRL) 21.85; 4 N Selby (Sale) 21.88; 5 O Grant (Harrow) 22.23. Ht3 (1.1): 1 E Amaning (TVH) 21.34; 2 J Kirby-Polidore (WG&EL) 21.45; 3 L Reid (B&W) 21.91; 4 R Ejiakuekwu (Sale) 21.94; 5 A Hately (Poole) 22.20; 6 A McNally (P’boro) 22.50. 400: 1 G Caddick (Sale) 47.26; 2 F Morgan (Bex) 47.95; 3 J Younger (Edin) 48.08; 4 D Lagerberg (Mans) 48.38; 5 D O’Callaghan (SB, U17) 49.36; 6 P Scanlan (WG&EL) 49.96. SF1: 1 G Caddick (Sale) 48.65; 2 A Boyce (Liv H) 49.37; 3 D O’Callaghan (SB, U17) 50.12; 4 J Osbourne (HW) 50.27. SF2: 1 C Asong (Sale) 48.79; 2 J Younger (Edin) 48.89; 3 F Morgan (Bex) 49.56; 4 D Lagerberg (Mans) 49.61; 5 P Scanlan (WG&EL) 49.66; 6 C Roughneen (Sale) 49.93. Ht1: 1 C Asong (Sale) 48.53; 2 C Roughneen (Sale) 49.43; 3 L South (Sheff) 49.54; 4 P Scanlan (WG&EL) 50.04; 5 M Constable (Ips) 50.14; 6 J Kinsey (Bir) 50.23. Ht2: 1 G Caddick (Sale) 47.62; 2 J Osbourne (HW) 49.10; 3 D Heald (Sale) 49.16; 4 O Smith (Dee) 49.17; 5 A Walshe (Herts P) 50.18. Ht3: 1 J Younger (Edin) 49.04; 2 D Lagerberg (Mans) 49.51; 3 F Morgan (Bex) 49.67. Ht4: 1 A Boyce (Liv H) 49.09; 2 S Atkinson (Wake) 49.52; 3 D O’Callaghan (SB, U17) 49.67; 4 L Oluwole-Ojo (WSEH) 50.36; 5 D Holding (Nene V) 50.36. 800: 1 S Molloy (Ton, U17) 1:52.42; 2 Z Curran (WSEH) 1:52.48; 3 R Needham (Notts) 1:52.62; 4 M McLaughlin (WG&EL) 1:52.70; 5 B Waterman (ESM) 1:53.03; 6 C Watson (Law) 1:54.48; 7 J Bransberg (Skyrac) 1:54.94. Ht1: 1 B Waterman (ESM) 1:54.70; 2 Z Curran (WSEH) 1:54.75; 3 M McLaughlin (WG&EL) 1:54.91; 4 C Watson (Law) 1:55.17; 5 T Watson (Centr) 1:56.47; 6 A Provost (AFD) 1:56.86; 7 G Muir (Giff n) 1:57.88. Ht2: 1 R Needham (Notts) 1:56.29; 2 S Molloy (Ton, U17) 1:56.43;

a job at the university, Nuttall decided to relocate as well and the move is paying dividends. She said: “Relocating was the right thing to do, as we have a great coach-athlete relationship. I have been jumping well in

training so was hoping for a PB, but now want to go higher at the Olympic trials next weekend.

“I attempted 1.90m for the fi rst time today and that is a big barrier so I hope next time to be closer to it. These are the

heights I want to be clearing in order to be competitive at the European under-23s in 2013 and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.”

Elsewhere Gemma Kersey unleashed a 61-second last lap to win the 1500m in 4:35.56,

Serita Solomon and Ashley Helsby enjoyed a close tussle in the 100m hurdles, with Solomon winning by just one hundredth in 13.28 (1.7) and Megan Southwart clocked a PB of 59.06 to win the 400m hurdles.

Megan Southwart: took the 400m hurdles from Samantha ColebyAbbi Carter: hammer winner


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3 J Bransberg (Sky) 1:56.53; 4 T Graves (Bir) 1:56.67; 5 B Akin (Prest) 1:57.00; 6 C Youell (Chelm) 1:57.16. 1500: 1 R Farnham-Rose (Ton) 3:52.68; 2 M Fayers (Hill) 3:52.88; 3 L Carroll (Chelt) 3:52.94; 4 Z Seddon (Brack) 3:54.18; 5 C Boyek (Shild) 3:54.48; 6 J McMurray (St Alb) 3:54.52; 7 W Paulson (Stroud) 3:55.02; 8 N Gourley (Giff N) 3:55.82; 9 M Bergin (Bed C) 3:56.59; 10 J Goodwin (Bed C) 3:56.80; 11 J Wightman (Edin) 3:58.74; 12 C Perrin (C&S) 3:59.20. Ht1: 1 M Fayers (Hill) 4:00.39; 2 J Wightman (Edin) 4:00.52; 3 L Carroll (Chelt) 4:00.62; 4 M Bergin (Bed C) 4:00.65; 5 K Reilly (Inv EK) 4:01.07; 6 T Purnell (Stroud) 4:01.81; 7 H Dixon (AFD) 4:03.00; 8 L Russo (Ton) 4:04.35. Ht2: 1 W Paulson (Stroud) 3:52.44; 2 R Farnham-Rose (Ton) 3:52.47; 3 C Boyek (Shild) 3:52.56; 4 Z Seddon (Brack) 3:52.62; 5 J McMurray (St Alb) 3:52.68; 6 N Gourley (Giff N) 3:54.78; 7 C Perrin (C&S) 3:57.68; 8 J Goodwin (Bed C) 3:58.77; 9 T Hook (Norw) 4:04.06. 5000: 1 J Grace (AFD) 14:53.19; 2 J Davies (Read) 14:54.92; 3 K Clements (Ips) 14:58.37; 4 D Vernon (VPCG) 15:00.51; 5 J Gray (BRAT) 15:06.48; 6 C Carpanini (Newp) 15:25.83; 7 R Park (B&W) 15:37.96; 8 M Pickard (Phoe) 15:49.51; 9 R Skelton (Hast) 15:56.93. 110H (1.8): 1 J Gladman (Warr) 13.50; 2 J Porter (Bir) 13.92; 3 D King (Ply) 14.05; 4 J McCall (VPCG) 14.10; 5 J Auburn (B&H) 14.21; 6 J Yarde (Croy) 14.22; 7 T Luhana (R&N) 14.27; 8 J Wright (R&N) 14.66. Ht1 (1.3): 1 J Porter (Bir) 13.95; 2 D King (Ply) 14.03; 3 T Luhana (R&N) 14.18; 4 J Wright (R&N) 14.28; 5 D Blain (Carm) 14.72. Ht2 (1.4): 1 J Gladman (Warr) 13.64; 2 J McCall (VPCG) 14.20; 3 J Yarde (Croy) 14.34; 4 J Auburn (B&H) 14.49; 5 N Wilson (Bir) 14.61. 400H: 1 J Paul (WSEH) 52.76; 2 B Kiely (Ireland) 53.31; 3 S Adams (Soton) 53.57; 4 E Dyer (Pit) 53.98; 5 S Thomson (Edin) 56.86. Ht1: 1 B Kiely (IRL) 54.30; 2 M Lavoipierre (BMH) 55.07; 3 S Davies (Yeov O) 55.37; 4 C Dixon (Osw) 56.95. Ht2: 1 J Paul (WSEH) 54.48; 2 S Adams (Soton) 55.04; 3 E Dyer (Pit) 56.44. 3000SC: 1 W Gray (B&H) 9:29.02; 2 T Jervis (Warr) 9:38.05; 3 D Owen (Chelt) 9:39.25; 4 J Perrin (C&S) 10:01.95; 5 D McGuigan (Harrow) 10:05.73. 10000W: 1 B Parsons (Ton) 52:53.29. HJ: 1 J Heath (Der) 2.06; 2 J Coetsee 2.00; 2 C Kandu (E&H, U17) 2.00; 4 M Hartley (Liv H) 1.97; 5 M Alner (CI) 1.94; 6 M Field (WSEH) 1.90; 7 R Bonifas (Read) 1.90; 7 A Craninx (Newb) 1.90. PV: 1 D Gardner (SNH) 5.00; 2 J Thoirs (VPCG) 4.90; 3 A Carpenter (SB) 4.70; 4 J Phipps (Woking) 4.70; 5 L Yarwood (Chelms) 4.40; 6 S Scarfi (Swan) 4.25; 7 D Callan (Card) 4.25; 8 M Etheridge (Chelms) 4.10. LJ: 1 E Safo (Croy) 7.51/-1.8; 2 F Sayers (W&B) 7.26/-2.1; 3 J Lelliott (WSEH) 7.21/-0.4; 4 O Newport (Craw) 7.18/-0.3; 5 J Olawore (Hav M) 7.11/-2.3; 6 R Bailey (Stoke) 6.94/-1.6; 7 J Grant (HHH) 6.91/-0.8; 8 S Miller (Prest) 6.88/-1.2; 9 M Causer (SHS) 6.86/-0.5; 10 E Uwaifo (Harrow) 6.80/0.2. TJ: 1 J Ilori (B&B) 15.55/2.1 (14.92/0.8); 2 J Valeri (B&H) 14.90/2.3 (14.74/-0.9); 3 J Bones (Scun) 14.89/1.2; 4 J Tele (Hav M) 14.88/1.6; 5 R Bailey (Stoke) 14.62/0.6; 6 A Khan (Sheff) 14.55/0.5; 7 A Howell (C&N) 14.12/2.1 (13.87/1.4); 8 M Kerr (Giff N) 14.08/0.6; 9 L Fanutza-Davis (E&H) 13.65/1.7; 10 J Udemezue (Luton) 13.52/1.8; 11 J Barratt (Sale) 13.45/1.7; 12 A James (Leic) 13.31/1.8. SP: 1 K Jones (ESM, U17) 16.96; 2 S Lincoln (York) 16.93; 3 G Thompson (SB) 16.17;

4 M Field (Card) 15.87; 5 Y Zatat (WG&EL) 15.15; 6 A Norfolk (KuH) 14.75; 7 D Stark (Tam) 14.21; 8 M Painter (Norw) 13.95; 9 L Keen (HHH) 12.67. DT: 1 N Percy (IoW/SB) 59.53; 2 G Thompson (SB) 54.97; 3 B Pearson (W&B) 50.16; 4 M Painter (Norw) 48.03; 5 Y Zatat (WG&EL) 47.47; 6 T Martin (Bas) 46.68; 7 D Power (Neath) 46.11; 8 G Jones (And) 44.93; 9 C Line (D&T) 42.35; 10 N Holt (Sheff) 41.89. HT: 1 M Painter (Norw) 72.34; 2 N Miller (Bord) 70.16; 3 D McGuigan (West London Hammer Sch) 69.62; 4 C Brown (Norw) 67.21; 5 A Elkins (SB) 65.88; 6 O Jones (Liv H) 64.95; 7 M Lasis (Craw) 60.06; 8 R Moffett (B&A) 54.14; 9 C Murch (R&N) 49.62; 10 J Smith (E&H) 48.02. JT: 1 M Mortimore (Ips) 70.54; 2 F Curtis (Mil K) 67.84; 3 A Reynolds (Tel) 66.17; 4 R Danaher (Taunt) 63.80; 5 T Peters (Sheff, U17) 62.21; 6 J Carter (Roth) 61.38; 7 M Martin (N Down) 58.95; 8 L Downer (Chelt) 57.65; 9 M Muckelt (Ports) 57.32

U23 women: 100 (-1.9): 1 A Nelson (Stoke) 11.46; 2 T Thompson (E&H) 11.62; 3 C Humphreys (E&H) 11.77; 4 M Nwawulor (Harrow) 11.77; 5 C McManus (IRL) 11.83; 6 N Whelan (IRL) 11.96; 7 J Batten (Stroud) 12.05. Ht1 (1.3): 1 A Nelson (Stoke) 11.66; 2 M Nwawulor (Harrow) 11.81; 3 C Humphreys (E&H) 11.96; 4 J Batten (Stroud) 12.01. Ht2 (-0.6): 1 T Thompson (E&H) 11.76; 2 C McManus (IRL) 11.92; 3 N Whelan (IRL) 12.05; 4 A Philip (NEB) 12.05; 5 G Sheppard (B&B) 12.27. 200 (0.8): 1 E Diamond (B&W) 23.60; 2 N Whelan (F’bank) 24.11; 3 J White (SMR) 24.12; 4 J Batten (Stroud) 24.71; 5 H Pryke (Manx) 24.84. 400: 1 L Wake (Herts P) 55.15; 2 H Pryke (Manx) 56.35; 3 S Echel-Thomson (Phoe) 57.54. 800: 1 R Linney (Liv H) 2:11.52; 2 C Read (Bir) 2:12.02; 3 A Bell (P&B) 2:14.17; 4 C Ford (Camb H) 2:16.52; 5 R McClay (Brack) 2:17.07. 1500: 1 G Kersey (Bas) 4:35.56; 2 C Arter (Card) 4:36.37; 3 K Holt (Stoke) 4:36.38; 4 E Stewart (Edin) 4:37.52; 5 R Clarke (E&E) 4:38.31; 6 J Allen (Roth) 4:40.17; 7 C Blew (Taun) 4:42.70; 8 T Armoush (Bir) 4:43.37. 5000: 1 K Good (TVH) 17:03.62; 2 H Alderson (Yate) 17:06.28; 3 J Andrews (AFD) 17:17.50; 4 G Nicholls (Ton) 18:04.01; 5 S Cowper (Linc W) 18:34.83. 100H (1.7): 1 S Solomon (B&B) 13.28; 2 A Helsby (Liv H) 13.29; 3 S Gaynor (WG&EL) 13.60; 4 M Nwawulor (Harrow) 13.73; 5 D Rooney (Sale) 13.96; 6 H Belch (Sale) 14.44.

Ht1 (2.3): 1 S Solomon (B&B) 13.26; 2 M Nwawulor (Harrow) 13.69; 3 C McManus (Ireland) 13.88; 4 D Rooney (Sale) 13.99; 5 H Belch (Sale) 14.30; 6 L Thompson (Ports U) 14.59; 7 R Jennings (Horsh BS) 14.68. Ht2 (1.8): 1 A Helsby (Liv H) 13.55; 2 S Gaynor (WG&EL) 13.63; 3 C Humphries (Herts P) 14.15; 4 A Barclay (Craw) 14.40; 5 J Tappin (Lough S) 14.53. 400H: 1 M Southwart (Bath U/B&B) 59.06; 2 S Coleby (Dur) 59.10; 3 L Wessely (Taun) 61.00; 4 L Burke (WSEH) 61.21; 5 J Simmons (Sale) 61.94; 6 R Marino (Sheff) 64.88. Ht1: 1 L Bouchard (Lough S) 61.06; 2 L Burke (WSEH) 61.64; 3 R Marino (Sheff) 62.40; 4 C McMahon (B&A) 64.54; 5 E Stevens (Herts P) 65.91. Ht2: 1 M Southwart (Bath U/B&B) 59.46; 2 S Coleby (Dur) 59.53; 3 L Wessely (Taun) 61.19; 4 N Hill (E&H) 61.29; 5 J Simmons (Sale) 61.61. 3000SC: 1 E Stewart (Edin) 10:02.63; 2 M Newbery (ESM) 10:30.97; 3 N Roberts (Bir) 10:42.38. 10000W: 1 B Davies (Card) 52:32.33; 2 R Collins (M&M) 58:27.30. HJ: 1 E Nuttall (Edin) 1.86; 2 I Pooley (AFD) 1.86; 3 M Sasegbon (Snh) 1.74; 4 E Lowry (Edin) 1.74; 5 C Boulter (C&S) 1.69. PV: 1 A Haywood (Sale) 3.75; 2 A Rees (SNH) 3.45; 3 K Gibbs (Bed C) 3.30. LJ: 1 L Ugen (B&B) 6.15/-0.3; 2 K Eleyae (WG&EL) 6.10/-0.9; 3 S Warnock (Edin) 5.99/0.5; 4 A Kiddle (WSEH) 5.84/0.7; 5 S Wild (Bath U) 5.71/0.1; 6 H Lewis (N Down) 5.67/-1.1. TJ: 1 L Samuel (Bir) 13.75/1.7; 2 E Pringle (Gate) 12.68/3.0; (12.52/1.3); 3 D Bakre (E&H) 12.04/2.1 (11.99/1.2). SP: 1 S Brown (B&B) 16.31; 2 H Evenden (Edin) 13.54; 3 L Earl (KuH) 11.89; 4 L Holmes (Wake) 11.59. DT: 1 S Duquemin (SB, U20) 50.63; 2 S Brown (B&B) 48.53; 3 C Fitzgerald (Ireland) 44.75; 4 S Milner (B&B) 43.06; 5 C Gair (Traff) 42.17; 6 H Evenden (Edin) 41.01; 7 K Hetherington (N Down) 36.72. HT: 1 M Perkins (Falk) 56.06; 2 S Brown (B&B) 54.91; 3 C Kennedy (IRL) 54.86; 4 H Evenden (Edin) 53.02; 5 C Jones (B&W,) 52.10; 6 B Mitchell (SinA) 47.62; 7 S Hendy (Traff) 47.06; 8 L Scott (R&N) 41.89. JT: 1 I Jeffs (N Dev) 53.58; 2 F Jones (Team S, U20) 49.35; 3 K Oniwinde (E&H) 49.26U20: 100 (0.4): 1 S Papps (WSEH) 11.47; 2 D Asher-Smith (B&B, U17) 11.57; 3 R Johncock (Col B) 11.61; 4 A Tagoe (TVH) 11.78; 5 K Christie (Banc) 11.86; 6 S Wilson (Poole) 11.88; 7 H Thomas (Wrex) 11.97; 8 G Lamothe (WSEH) 12.04. Ht1 (-1.4): 1 S Papps (WSEH) 11.64; 2 R Johncock (Col B) 11.67; 3 B Wakefield (B&W) 12.15; 4 S

Riley (BWF) 12.33. Ht2 (0.8): 1 D Asher-Smith (B&B, U17) 11.54; 2 S Wilson (Poole) 11.77; 3 H Thomas (Wrex) 11.95; 4 K Christie (Banc) 11.99; 5 C Wingfield (E&H) 12.28; 6 N Kidd-Walker (Bir) 12.34; 7 O Callaghan (Sale) 12.39. Ht3 (0.7): 1 A Tagoe (TVH) 11.85; 2 G Lamothe (WSEH) 12.03; 3 A Allcock (AFD) 12.20; 4 M Taylor (KuH) 12.33; 5 J Reavil-Blake (WSEH) 12.37; 6 M Hanson (Bir) 12.40. 200 (1.5): 1 S Papps (WSEH) 23.48; 2 D Asher-Smith (B&B, U17) 23.57; 3 D Henry (E&H) 24.01; 4 S Wilson (Poole) 24.13; 5 K Christie (Banc) 24.37; 6 A Pipi (E&H, U17) 24.64; 7 C Lambert (VPCG) 24.75. Ht1 (0.1): 1 D Henry (E&H) 24.26; 2 S Wilson (Poole) 24.67; 3 S Harrison (S Lon) 24.96. Ht2 (0.9): 1 S Papps (WSEH) 24.24; 2 A Tagoe (TVH) 24.66; 3 K Christie (Banc) 24.80; 4 B Wakefield (B&W) 25.14; 5 S Riley (BWF) 25.37. Ht3 (0.2): 1 D Asher-Smith (B&B, U17) 23.93; 2 A Pipi (E&H, U17) 24.82; 3 C Lambert (VPCG) 24.94; 4 K Hector (RSC) 25.29. 400: 1 K McAslan (Sale) 54.11; 2 J Mills (B&A) 55.37; 3 J Knight (Herne H) 55.72; 4 D Ramsay (VPCG) 56.35; 5 A Ika-Oqua (W&B) 56.42; 6 Z Clark (A’deen) 56.43; 7 M Clifford (Soton) 56.58; 8 C Jones (Wrex) 57.40. Ht1: 1 J Knight (HHH) 55.55; 2 J Mills (B&A) 55.65; 3 Z Clark (A’deen) 56.06; 4 C Jones (Wrex) 56.71; 5 R Dickens (B&B) 57.45. Ht2: 1 A Ika-Oqua (W&B) 56.47; 2 K McAslan (Sale) 56.64; 3 D Alakija (WG&EL) 58.14; 4 J Harrison (W&B) 58.81. Ht3: 1 D Ramsay (VPCG) 56.38; 2 M Clifford (Soton) 56.49; 3 L Barrow (WSEH) 57.26; 4 C Bradley (Donc) 58.85. 800: 1 E Dudgeon (Edin) 2:04.95; 2 L Bleaken (Bath, U17) 2:06.79; 3 K Dodd (Bas, U17) 2:09.06; 4 M Austin (G&G) 2:09.92; 5 M Renfer (K&P) 2:11.00; 6 L Critchley (BWF) 2:11.25; 7 S McDonald (Jarrow) 2:11.43. Ht1: 1 L Bleaken (Bath, U17) 2:13.49; 2 A Tracey (G&G) 2:13.84; 3 S McDonald (Jarrow) 2:13.93; 4 L Critchley (BWF) 2:14.15; 5 M Renfer (K&P) 2:14.16. Ht2: 1 E Dudgeon (Edin) 2:12.46; 2 K Dodd (Bas, U17) 2:13.86; 3 M Austin (G&G) 2:14.78; 4 E Leask (Guern) 2:16.88. 1500: 1 J Judd (Chelm) 4:29.14; 2 G Peel (AFD) 4:33.11; 3 C Richardson (Bir) 4:34.57; 4 P Woolven (Wyc P) 4:35.06; 5 J Lonsdale (KuH) 4:35.39; 6 O Sadler (B&W) 4:37.02; 7 M Courtney (SB) 4:37.28; 8 S Connor (SB) 4:38.62; 9 S Riches (Chelm, U17) 4:40.75; 10 C Turmel (CI) 4:41.52; 11 L Stewart (Edin) 4:42.21; 12 G Baker (AFD, U17) 4:43.61. 3000: 1 E Gorecka (AFD) 9:22.11; 2 L Muir (Dund H) 9:32.05; 3 S Collins

(IRL) 9:42.37; 4 R Auckland (Banc) 9:45.99; 5 B Straw (C&S) 9:53.87; 6 C Thackery (Hallam) 9:54.80; 7 A Mellor (Stoke) 10:00.53; 8 L Gent (AFD) 10:09.56. 100H (2.8): 1 Y Miller (Der) 13.74; 2 R Brown (Exe) 13.84; 3 G Ade-Onojobi (Camb H) 14.08; 4 E Buckett (BMH) 14.10; 5 K Clark (Sheff) 14.10; 6 S Irving (Croy, U17) 14.41; 7 D McGifford (Wig) 14.51; 8 H Ross (VPCG) 14.57. Ht1 (0.8): 1 Y Miller (Der) 13.77; 2 E Buckett (BMH) 14.15; 3 S Irving (Croy, U17) 14.32; 4 H Ross (VPCG) 14.35; 5 K Clark (Sheff) 14.41; 6 O Walker (C&S) 14.61; 7 R Allman (Sale) 14.76. Ht2 (2.1): 1 R Brown (Exe) 13.86; 2 G Ade-Onojobi (Camb H) 14.37; 3 D McGifford (Wig) 14.54; 4 A Davies (Notts) 14.54; 5 M Smith (Bir) 14.63; 6 H Pattie-Belleli (WG&EL) 14.73; 7 M Dixon (W&B) 14.97. 400H: 1 A Naibe-Wey (HHH) 61.00; 2 J McCabe (WSEH) 61.13; 3 A Fitzpatrick (Sale) 61.69; 4 J Turner (Amber) 63.05; 5 M Rogers (Wrex/UWIC) 63.76; 6 D Belbin (Bed C) 63.84; 7 R Kelleher (Wyc P) 65.20. Ht1: 1 J McCabe (WSEH) 62.12; 2 A Fitzpatrick (Sale) 62.50; 3 J Turner (Amber) 62.56; 4 M Rogers (Wrex/UWIC) 63.98; 5 R Kelleher (Wyc P) 64.73; 6 F Bradshaw (Scun) 65.89. Ht2: 1 H McLean (Chelm) 59.54; 2 A Naibe-Wey (Herne H) 61.54; 3 D Belbin (Bed C) 63.93; 4 C Murphy (Unatt) 64.79; 5 S Williams (Herts P) 64.88; 6 R Robinson (B&B) 66.15. 3000SC: 1 K Ingle (RSC) 10:25.48; 2 L Riches (Leigh) 10:55.32; 3 A Ashbee-Simmonds (Craw) 11:07.90; 4 I Lake (Norw) 11:09.87; 5 M Haynes (WSEH) 11:26.25. 10000W: 1 H Lewis (P’broke) 51:57.20; 2 E Dooley (Leeds C, U17) 54:01.42; 3 L Whelan (Manx) 55:51.61; 4 J Nicholls (Leic WC) 59:51.61. HJ: 1 E Grogan (Taun) 1.72; 2 I Brown (Chic) 1.72; 3 D Martin (Ashf) 1.67; 3 H Ross (VPCG) 1.67; 5 S Murphy (IRL) 1.67; 6 K Anson (Wig D) 1.62; 6 R Dee (E&H) 1.62; 8 S Fraser (Wig D) 1.62. PV: 1 K Byres (Sale) 4.36; 2 S Cook (Bir) 3.60; 3 N Epsly (Chelms) 3.60; 4 H Grubb (Bath) 3.60; 5 K James (Yeov O) 3.30; 6 B Grimsey (E&H) 3.30; 7 S McKeever (Traff) 3.30. LJ: 1 J Sawyers (Stoke) 6.42/1.9; 2 M Lake (WSEH, U17) 6.00/1.5; 3 E Buckett (BMH) 5.85/2.2 (5.68/1.2); 4 I Green (Bir) 5.85/2.0; 5 L James (C&N) 5.84/1.5; 6 D McGifford (Wig D) 5.83/0.3; 7 F Nicholson (Edin) 5.65/1.1; 8 A Swann (KuH) 5.51/1.2; 9 G Rowsell (Poole) 5.40/0.6; 10 E Tilbrook (W Norf) 5.21/0.9. TJ: 1 A Rose (Sale) 12.11/-0.8; 2 K Olonade (SB) 11.99/-2.1; 3 R Williamson (Wig) 11.63/-0.2; 4 L James (Crewe) 11.51/-1.5; 5 S Hutchinson (Bir) 11.31/-2.7; 6 M Eales (Bir) 11.05/-0.7; 7 S Parker (Banb, U17) 10.95/-2.5; 8 T Burgess (W&B) 10.63/-1.8. SP: 1 S McKinna (Gt Yar) 16.16; 2 K Yates (VPCG) 15.22; 3 A Nicoll (Bir, U17) 13.28; 4 L Smith (Cov) 11.78. DT: 1 S Duquemin (SB) 51.31; 2 A Nicoll (Bir, U17) 46.35; 3 P Dowson (B’mth) 46.02; 4 R Hector (SNH) 40.04; 5 B Wilson (N Down) 39.52; 6 A Carter (KuH) 36.62. HT: 1 A Carter (KuH) 59.21; 2 R Hunter (Ayr S) 53.96; 3 L James (Hast) 53.40; 4 C Beatty (Bath U) 53.28; 5 K Reed (Edin) 52.59; 6 E O’Hara (Rad) 52.28; 7 T Wells (Swan) 50.69; 8 S Stanhope (Linc W) 49.76; 9 S Anthony (AFD) 43.77; 10 H Farrell (Bord) 40.60; 11 S Parsons (York) 39.52. JT: 1 F Jones (Soton) 52.73; 2 K Bramhald (Donc) 47.85; 3 E Meakins (Herts P) 46.91; 4 N Wilson (Carlisle, U17) 46.80; 5 L Bibby (Wig) 41.56; 6 P Barker (Soton) 40.36; 7 G Hailstone (B&H) 39.01; 8 K Morley (Bir) 38.47

(IRL) 9:42.37; 4 R Auckland (Banc) 9:45.99; 5 B Straw (C&S) 9:53.87; 6 C Thackery (Hallam) 9:54.80; 7 A Mellor (Stoke) 10:00.53; 8 L Gent (AFD)

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FOR the best part of 14 months, British athletes have been chasing qualifying standards for

the London 2012 Games in their quest to make it on to the team for this summer’s Olympics.

The only thing left for them to do is to guarantee selection by fi nishing in the top two in their respective events at this weekend’s Aviva 2012 Trials – arguably the biggest domestic meeting since the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

The fi rst two past the post in each event – provided they have achieved the ‘A’ standard this summer – will be automatically selected. A discretionary third spot is also available in each event and can be fi lled by anyone else in possession of two ‘A’ standards since last May.

In events where no British

athlete has an ‘A’ standard, then UKA can select someone who has achieved at least two ‘B’ standards in their event this year.

The only events exempt from the Trials are the road events, combined events and 10,000m. It means that the rest of the UK’s top athletes in all of the track and fi eld events will be preparing to do battle in Birmingham.

No one – not even the likes of world leader Jessica Ennis or world champions Mo Farah or Dai Greene – is guaranteed a

place on the team. Indeed, in some events – such as Greene’s speciality, the 400m hurdles – there are several athletes who possess an A standard and could potentially cause an upset should they fi nish in the top two, ahead of favoured athletes.

The men’s 10,000m fi nal, although not an offi cial UK trial event, will also be notable due to the participation of world record-holder Kenenisa Bekele, who will be using the race to show Ethiopian selectors he’s in form.

athlete has an ‘A’ standard, then place on the team. Indeed, in

Aviva 2012 TrialsPreview

BRITISH ATHLETES WILL BE CHASING SELECTION FOR THE LONDON 2012 GAMES AT BIRMINGHAM’S ALEXANDER STADIUM THIS WEEKEND

Words: Jason Henderson,Paul Halford, Jon Mulkeen,Steve Smythe, Steven Mills


The performances that appear in the event preview rankings have been set within the qualifying period, beginning in May last year.

A Current ‘A’ standard (achieved between 1 April 2012 – 1 July 2012)A UKA ‘A’ standard (achieved between 1 May 2011 – 1 July 2012)B Current ‘B’ standard (achieved between 1 April 2012 – 1 July 2012)B UKA ‘B’ standard (achieved between 1 May 2011 – 1 July 2012)

The fi rst two athletes past the post at the Trials require:» One Current ‘A’ standard» One UKA ‘A’ standard and a top-eight fi nish at the 2011 World Champs.

Other athletes require:» Two UKA ‘A’ standards» One UKA ‘A’ standard and a top-eight fi nish at the 2008 Olympics,

2009 World Champs, or 2011 World Champs» Two Current ‘B’ standards (assuming no one else has an ‘A’ standard)» One Current ‘B’ standard and a top-eight fi nish at the 2008 Olympics,

2009 World Champs, or 2011 World Champs (assuming no one else has an ‘A’ standard)

NB: The 5000m race walk events in Birmingham this weekend are not offi cial trial events and as such do not appear in our preview. Johanna Jackson is the only British race walker with a qualifying standard.

KEY TO EVENT PREVIEWS

TimetableFRIDAY JUNE 2217:00 100m (M) Heats18:10 100m (W) Heats18:55 400m hurdles (M) Heats19:30 400m (W) Heats19:55 800m (W) Heats20:25 1500m (M) Heats20:55 10,000m (M) Final

SATURDAY JUNE 2313:20 Shot (W) Final13:25 Javelin (M) Final13:30 400m hurdles (W) Heats13:51 High jump (W) Final14:05 Triple jump (M) Final14:10 400m (M) Heats14:40 1500m (W) Heats15:05 100m (W) Semi15:15 Hammer (W) Final15:20 800m (M) Heats16:00 100m hurdles (W) Heats16:09 Pole vault (M) Final16:25 Long jump (M) Final16:35 3000m SC (M) Final16:52 100m (M) Semi17:10 Discus (W) Final17:13 400m hurdles (M) Final17:23 800m (W) Final17:33 100m (W) Final17:43 400m (W) Final17:54 100m hurdles (W) Final18:05 1500m (M) Final18:17 100m (M) Final18:30 10000m (W) Final

SUNDAY JUNE 2413:35 Hammer (M) Final13:55 5000m walk (M) Final14:10 Long jump (W) Final14:25 5000m walk (W) Final14:50 High jump (M) Final15:00 200m (M) Heats15:15 Shot put (M) Final15:30 Javelin (W) Final15:35 110m hurdles (M) Heats16:05 5000m (M) Final16:26 Triple jump (W) Final16:30 200m (W) Heats16:33 Pole vault (W) Final17:11 400m hurdles (W) Final17:22 400m (M) Final17:28 Discus (M) Final17:33 3000m SC (W) Final17:49 1500m (W) Final17:59 5000m (W) Final18:20 200m (M) Final18:29 200m (W) Final18:38 800m (M) Final18:48 110m hurdles (M) Final

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With more than 25 sub-10.30 performers, no other event has so many potential qualifi ers, but many of the big names aren’t in their best form. Don’t be fooled that one of those, Dwain Chambers, is only ranked eighth this year. He has been unlucky with weather conditions and with his experience and temperament, most of his rivals still expect him to make the top two and make his return after his Olympic ban.

The fastest man this year, Adam Gemili, didn’t run the 100m at Bedford last weekend but showed he is in great shape with a 20.61 200m PB. If he runs he will be

favourite, though the 2010 runner-up, James Dasaolu – who, as usual, has raced lightly – will also be close along with 2004 relay gold medallist Mark Lewis-Francis.

2011 winner: Dwain ChambersBeijing 2008: Tyrone Edgar, Simeon Williamson, Craig Pickering quarter fi nalistsAthlete to beat: James DasaoluDark horse: David BolarinwaMissing in action: Craig Pickering is the only star name injured What if… Chambers wins in a slow time? He and a few other contenders, without the A standard,

will probably head abroad to try to get the qualifying time and maybe even race off at Helsinki.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 10.18. B = 10.24.10.01 Dwain Chambers AA10.08 Adam Gemili (U20) AB10.11 James Dasaolu AA10.13 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey AA10.14 Marlon Devonish AB10.17 Christian Malcolm AB10.19 Craig Pickering BB10.19 Mark Lewis-Francis BB10.21 Danny Talbot B10.21 Luke Fagan B10.22 James Alaka BB10.23 Richard Kilty B10.23 James Ellington BHeats: Fri 17:00. Semis: Sat 16:52. Final: Sat 18:17

The four Olympic ‘A’ qualifi ers look evenly matched on paper with just a tenth of a second between them this year but European silver medallist Christian Malcolm is the undoubted class with Olympic fi fth places in both 2000 and 2008.

James Alaka is the fastest but as he is US-based, he’s had the best conditions and needs to back up his American times in the UK. Third-ranked Richard Kilty hasn’t raced since April but intends to compete. James Ellington, the fourth Brit with the ‘A’ standard this year, should also be competitive.

2011 winner: Christian MalcolmBeijing 2008: Malcolm 5th, Marlon Devonish quarter-fi nalistAthlete to beat: MalcolmDark horse: Under-23 champion Danny Talbot looks to be coming into form at the right time.Missing in action: Commonwealth champion Leon Bapiiste is out for the season.What if… the race is won by none of the four fastest? Malcolm will surely be selected whatever and probably the two best from the other three if no one else can chase the time.

Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 20.55. B = 20.65.20.45 James Alaka AB20.46 Christian Malcolm AA20.46 Harry Aikines-Aryeetey A20.50 Richard Kilty AA20.51 Leon Baptiste A20.52 James Ellington AA20.54 Danny Talbot A20.60 Marlon Devonish B20.60 Luke Fagan B20.61 Adam Gemili (U20) B20.65 Chris Clarke B20.69 David Bolarinwa (U20)Heats: Sun 15:00. Final: Sun 18:20.

A dozen sub-46 performers chase three places and four of them have the A qualifi er. Martyn Rooney is the big favourite having run three sub 45s in his last three races.

Indoor Trials winner Nigel Levine has won his two outdoor races and improved greatly this year and should also qualify automatically. Conrad Williams has also improved this summer though he could be hard pressed to match his Geneva time

of 45.08. European silver medallist Michael Bingham looks well short of his 2010 form and competition will be fi erce even outside the top three with relay places, and a potential Olympic medal, also on off er.

2011 winner: Martyn RooneyBeijing 2008: Rooney 6th, Andrew Steele semi fi nalistAthlete to beat: RooneyDark horse: Former European junior champion Chris Clarke could be set to peakMissing in action: No one of noteWhat if… Rooney fi nishes fourth? He will probably will get selected anyway unless the fi rst three go sub-45.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 45.30. B = 45.90.44.92 Martyn Rooney AA45.08 Conrad Williams AB45.11 Nigel Levine AB45.23 Luke Lennon-Ford AB45.42 Michael Bingham AB45.47 Robert Tobin BB45.61 Chris Clarke BB45.61 Richard Buck BB45.70 Richard Strachan BB45.77 Louis Persent B45.82 Dai Greene BHeats: Sun 15:00. Final: Sun 18:20.

100m » Chambers needs an ‘A’

200m » Christian soldiers on 400m » Rooney’s goal

Dwain Chambers: yet to run ‘A’ standard this year

Christian Malcolm: massively experienced

Martyn Rooney: 400m favourite

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Three have the ‘A’ standard but world indoor medallist Andrew Osagie is the form athlete. In each of his four outdoor races he has bettered his pre-2012 PB and Olympic standard and his selection is a formality. Former trials champion Michael Rimmer isn’t in his best form, though the other ‘A’ qualifi er, Gareth Warburton, has produced his two fastest ever times this June. The other potential qualifi er is European under-23 bronze medallist Mukhtar Mohammed who has the B standard and could be ready for a breakthrough.

2011 winner: Andrew OsagieBeijing 2008: Michael Rimmer semi fi nalistAthlete to beat: OsagieDark horse: Former European junior silver medallist Niall Brooks looks like he might be returning to his best form.Missing in action: Indoor sensation Joe Thomas is out with injury.What if… Mohammed wins in a slow time? Osagie will be selected and the others will need to provide further worthiness of selection and Mohammed will need to chase the 1:45.60.

Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 1:45.60. B = 1:46.301:44.61 Andrew Osagie AA1:44.86 Michael Rimmer AA1:44.98 Gareth Warburton A1:45.90 Mukhtar Mohammed BB1:46.33i Joe Thomas 1:46.70 James Shane1:47.14 Guy Learmonth1:47.67 Ed Aston1:47.80 Andy BaddeleyHeats: Sat 15:20. Final: Sun 18:38.

Controversially, this race will be dominated by seven Africans. All eyes will be on double Olympic champion Kenenisa Bekele who still needs to impress the Ethiopian selectors. His brother, Tariku, has thus far shown better form in 2012, as has a third Ethiopian, Gebre Gebremariam. The leading Briton may fi nish outside the top eight and English National cross-country champion Keith Gerrard starts favourite. James Walsh will be out to defend his UK title and should give Gerrard a good race.Some way back, British juniors David Vernon and Luke Traynor will chase the 29:50.0 qualifying time for Barcelona.

2011 winner: Juan Luis BarriosBeijing 2008: NoneAthlete to beat: Keith Gerrard (UK)Dark horse: Off the strength of his London Marathon run, John Beattie could be strong in the second halfMissing in action: Mo Farah, and injured Andy Vernon and Chris ThompsonWhat if… anyone betters the Olympic standard? They won’t be

British. No one from this race is capable of challenging the ‘B’ standard, let alone the ‘A’Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 27:45.00. B = 28:05.00.26:46.57 Mohamed Farah AA27:27.36 Chris Thompson A27:53.65 Andy Vernon B28:27.03 Keith Gerrard28:37.30 James Walsh28:41.01 Rory Fraser28:42.63 John BeattieFinal: Fri 20:05.

The focus will be on world 5000m champion Mo Farah who is top ranked while new star Ross Murray is getting attention but it is the third ranked Andy Baddeley who should be favourite after being unbeaten at 1500m this summer. With Farah using this race for sharpening, a third spot on the team is available but a 3:35.50 might be beyond the other contenders. It will also be interesting to see how the US-based runners fare. Defending champion James Shane has been injured and is an unlikely participant.

2011 winner: James ShaneBeijing 2008: Andy Baddeley 8th, Tom Lancashire heatAthlete to beat: BaddeleyDark horse: Forty-year-old Anthony Whiteman could make the fi nal and set a world masters record.Missing in action: James Shane.What if… Farah wins? The likelihood is that Baddeley and Murray will still be selected and there may be a race off in the European Championships for the third spot.

Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 3:35.50. B = 3:38.00.3:34.66 Mohamed Farah A3:34.76 Ross Murray AB3:35.19 Andy Baddeley AB3:36.22 James Shane B3:37.00 Nick McCormick B3:37.51 David Bishop B3:37.95 Chris O’Hare B3:38.00 Tom Lancashire B3:38.03i James BrewerHeats: Fri 20:25. Final: Sat 18:05.

800m » Osagie’s to lose

10,000m » Bekele to star

1500m » Baddeley vs Farah Andrew Osagie:

fastest this year

Kenenisa Bekele: competing as a guest

Andy Baddeley:1500m favourite

Four athletes have the ‘A’ standard but Mo Farah, Chris Thompson and Thomas Farrell aren’t entered. The most recent ‘A’ standard setter, Nick McCormick, will just need a top-two place to secure an Olympic spot.

2011 winner: Mo FarahBeijing 2008: Farah heatAthlete to beat: McCormickDark horse: US-based Rory Fraser has run 13:27 in his two 5000m races this summer but hasn’t raced for a monthMissing in action: Chris Thompson and Tom Farrell (both injured), Farah (1500m)What if… McCormick wins? He will be selected along with Farah but the third spot will probably be unfi lled unless Thompson returns and targets the shorter event.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 13:20.00. B = 13:27.00.12:53.11 Mohamed Farah AA13:15.21 Chris Thompson A13:15.31 Thomas Farrell AB13:18.81 Nick McCormick A13:22.44i Andy Baddeley B13:23.20 Andy Vernon B13:27.70 Rory Fraser13:34.41 Mitch GooseFinal: Sun 16:05.

5000m » Nick in time

Nick McCormick: task made easier by withdrawals

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Events such as these – where, realistically, there is just one spot up for grabs for someone with a ‘B’ standard – are arguably even more brutal than the events with three spots open to the numerous ‘A’ standard athletes.

Defending UK champion Luke Gunn and multiple Commonwealth fi nalist Stuart Stokes are very evenly matched, both having dipped under 8:30 this year and with just 0.10 separating them at the top of the UK rankings. A fast race will help Gunn get a second current ‘B’ standard and reduce the risk of a surprise winner.

Rob Mullett and James Wilkinson could both be in contention though.

2011 winner: Luke GunnBeijing 2008: Andrew Lemoncello heatAthlete to beat: GunnDark horse: James Wilkinson, who earlier this season beat Gunn in a tactical race at LoughboroughMissing in action: Lemoncello

hinted at making a return to the steeplechase but is currently injuredWhat if… Rob Mullett wins? He would still need another ‘B’ standard to leap-frog Stuart Stokes in the line for selection. Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 8:23.10. B = 8:32.00.8:29.22 Luke Gunn BB8:29.32 Stuart Stokes BB8:31.62 Rob Mullett B8:34.00 James Wilkinson8:38.05 Jonathan Taylor8:38.07 Zak Seddon (U20)Final: Sat 16:35.

Robbie Grabarz, with his superb 2.36m form at the moment, is certain to be on the Olympic team, but will anyone be joining him in the event in which Britain had three in the top nine in Beijing? They will need the Olympic ‘A’ of 2.31m to be sure.

Tom Parsons, eighth in Beijing, has a best of just 2.25m this season and Martyn Bernard, who was one place behind him, 2.28m.

Samson Oni has the ‘A’ from last year and one ‘B’ from this year so he also needs to up his game.

Last year the injury-prone Germaine Mason, the 2008 Olympic silver medallist, made a surprise last-minute decision to compete at the UK Championships for the fi rst time in two years. A no-height has been his sole competitive result this season.

2011 winner: Tom ParsonsBeijing 2008: Germaine Mason silver, Tom Parsons 8th, Martyn Bernard 9thAthlete to beat: GrabarzDark horse: Mason is an unknown quantityMissing in action: Mason (possibly)What if… Someone other than

Grabarz won with 2.31m or higher? They would be selected automatically.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 2.31m. B = 2.28m.2.36 Robbie Grabarz AA2.31i Samson Oni AB2.28 Martyn Bernard BB2.28 Tom Parsons BB2.22 David Smith2.20i Chris Baker2.20i Mike EdwardsFinal: Sat 14:50.

This will be the fi nal event of the Olympic Trials and is set to be one of the most competitive. Very little separates Andy Pozzi and Lawrence Clarke – both training partners under Malcolm Arnold. Clarke leads the UK rankings with 13.33, but Pozzi has the head-to-head advantage at 3-1 to Clarke this year.

European champion Andy Turner has not been in as good form as last year and could fi nd himself scrapping it out for the third spot on the team, along with two-time world fi nalist William Sharman, another from the Arnold stable.

2011 winner: Lawrence ClarkeBeijing 2008: Andy Turner and Allan Scott quarter fi nalsAthlete to beat: Andy PozziDark horse: William Sharman has a habit of peaking at the right timeMissing in action: After some promising recent progress, Julian Adeniran is out injured for the yearWhat if… Sharman wins? As he has an ‘A’ standard from last year and a top-eight fi nish at the World Champs,

he’d be automatically selected. Clarke and Pozzi are faster than world bronze medallist Andy Turner this year, leaving a tough decision to be made.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 13.52. B = 13.60.13.22 Andy Turner AA13.33 Lawrence Clarke AA13.35 Andy Pozzi AA13.47 William Sharman AA13.57 Gianni Frankis B13.64 Richard AlleyneHeats: Sun 15:35. Final: Sun 18:48.

3000mSC » Gunning for win

High jump » Grabarz in form

110mH » Team Arnold out in forceLuke Gunn: out to defend title

Robbie Grabarz: 2.36m this year

Andy Pozzi: consistent performer

Just four years ago Britain didn’t send anyone to the Beijing Olympics in this event. Now it’s the highest-quality event in the country with fi ve athletes having achieved the ‘A’ standard.

World champion Dai Greene is, of course, the favourite, but after minor knee surgery during the winter he has not been at his best this year. Training partner Jack Green appears to be a solid bet to grab one of the two automatic spots, but the more interesting race

will be the one for third – a battle that will be between Nathan Woodward, Rick Yates and Rhys Williams.

2011 winner: Nathan WoodwardBeijing 2008: NoneAthlete to beat: Dai GreeneDark horse: Rick Yates was controversially left off the team for Beijing and will be out for redemptionMissing in action: No one of noteWhat if… Greene doesn’t win? The top two athletes, assuming they have the ‘A’ standard, will be selected while the world champion will likely be given the third spot.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 49.50. B = 49.80.48.20 Dai Greene AA48.71 Nathan Woodward AA48.98 Jack Green AA49.39 Richard Yates A49.45 Rhys Williams AB49.57 Ben Sumner BB49.76 Niall Flannery B49.76 Richard Davenport B49.78 Thomas Phillips B49.81 David HughesHeats: Fri 18:55. Final: Sat 17:13.

400m H » Is Greene beatable?

Dai Greene: world champion

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49.76 Richard Davenport 49.78 Thomas Phillips 49.81 David HughesHeats:

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Steve Lewis is a big favourite here and, having returned to top form this season, has already gained the requisite two ‘A’ standards. The pressure is off so under good conditions he could attack Nick Buckfi eld’s UK record of 5.81m.

Luke Cutts and Max Eaves, both over 5.60m in the past couple of years, have not been in that form this season so a tight battle for the minor places looks possible. Andrew Sutcliff e, who jumped 5.55m indoors, has only managed 5.20m outdoors this summer.

2011 winner: Steve LewisBeijing 2008: Lewis qualifi cationAthlete to beat: LewisDark horse: Sutcliff e.Missing in action: No one of note.What if… Steve Lewis no-heights? He still appears certain to be picked as he has two current ‘A’ standards.

Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 5.72m. B = 5.60m.5.77i Steven Lewis AA5.55i Andrew Sutcliff e5.45i Max Eaves5.45i Luke Cutts5.42 Nick Cruchley5.35 Paul Walker5.35i Gregor MacLeanFinal: Sat 16:09.

Assuming he competes, Phillips Idowu, the 2009 world champion (pictured), will be among the hottest favourites of all, but he looks set to be the only Brit at the Games in this event.

Despite returning to action last month with 16.46m after rupturing his ankle last May, Nathan Douglas is a doubtful starter.

Larry Achike, the 1998 Commonwealth champion, is due to defend his title at the age of 37.

2011 winner: Larry AchikeBeijing 2008: Idowu silver, Achike 7th, Douglas qualifi cationAthlete to beat: IdowuDark horse: Larry AchikeMissing in action: Nathan Douglas is a doubtful starterWhat if… Idowu is a late withdrawal? It wouldn’t matter as the former world champion has already has done enough to gain selection.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 17.20m. B = 16.85m.17.77 Phillips Idowu AA16.83 Larry Achike16.77 Julian Reid16.46 Nathan Douglas16.29 Nathan FoxFinal: Sat 14:05.

Last year four men had the ‘A’ standard for the World Champs but it was new UK record-holder Lawrence Okoye (pictured) who missed out after a disappointing fi fth at the trials. But such has been his form this year, not even another disaster would be enough to put Okoye’s selection in jeopardy.

However, for the other three with an ‘A’, placing top two could be crucial. Myerscough has a current ‘A’ standard, while Abdul Buhari and Brett Morse have been a little down on their 2011 form.

2011 winner: Abdul BuhariBeijing 2008: No representativesAthlete to beat: Lawrence OkoyeDark horse: BuhariMissing in action: No one of noteWhat if… Myerscough fi nishes top-two? He would gain automatic selection, like Okoye, as he has a current ‘A’ – unlike Morse and Buhari.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 65.00. B = 63.00.68.24 Lawrence Okoye AA66.06 Brett Morse AA65.44 Abdul Buhari AB65.24 Carl Myerscough AA63.00 Chris Scott B61.91 Emeka Udechuku61.33 Zane DuqueminFinal: Sun 17:28.

Greg Rutherford has equalled Chris Tomlinson’s UK record this season and shown the consistency that suggests he is a medal contender for London in a year of low standards globally. However, Tomlinson – despite having competed sparingly, registering an 8.01m and 7.77m – claims he has been training well and

is feeling confi dent.The rest will need big

improvements to make the team.

2011 winner: Julian ReidBeijing 2008: Greg Rutherford 10th; Chris Tomlinson qualifi cationAthlete to beat: RutherfordDark horse: JJ Jegede has a habit of jumping well at major domestic eventsMissing in action: No one of noteWhat if… Greg Rutherford or Chris Tomlinson fi nish outside the top two? They can still be picked as they have two or more ‘A’ standards each.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 8.20m. B = 8.10m.8.35 Greg Rutherford AA8.35 Chris Tomlinson AA8.08 Julian Reid8.04 JJ Jegede7.80 Nick NewmanFinal: Sat 16:25.

Pole vault » Lewis the fave

Triple jump » Idowu leads the way

Discus » More plain-sailing this time?

Long jump » Rutherford or Tomlinson?Steve Lewis: likely winner

Greg Rutherford: world leader

Carl Myerscough (pictured) should win his 11th consecutive title in this event. With two ‘B’ standards, the UK No.1 could compete in what would be his fi rst Olympics if he can fi nd another ‘B’ of 20.00m or more.

Zane Duquemin, Scott Rider and Ryan Spencer-Jones are the only other men over 18 metres this year.

2011 winner: Carl MyerscoughBeijing 2008: NoneAthlete to beat: MyerscoughDark horse: Zane Duquemin is on an upward curveMissing in action: No one of noteWhat if… Myerscough wins? He will only have about an hour before having to go out into the in-fi eld again for the discus.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 20.50m. B = 20.00.20.10 Carl Myerscough BB18.77 Scott Rider18.48 Zane Duquemin18.10i Ryan Spencer-Jones17.86 Greg BeardFinal: Sun 15:15

Shot » Myerscoughchasing No.11

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This event has seen good standards in Britain this year and the selection battle appears to have come down to Alex Smith and Mark Dry and, without them throwing 78.00m, only one can be selected.

Dry has the required two current ‘B’ standards (since April) and could be selected on that.

Smith leads the rankings with his 75.63m in March, but he will need two ‘B’ standards by the cut-off .

2011 winner: Alex SmithBeijing 2008: NoneAthlete to beat: Mark DryDark horse: James Bedford might not spoil the party of Dry or Smith, but he has been consistent over 70 metres this year and could fi nish top-threeMissing in action: No one of noteWhat if… Smith wins and Dry fails to throw 74m or more? Smith might fi nd himself in a last-ditch eff ort to not only usurp Dry in the rankings by July 1 but gain two ‘B’ standards

Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 78.00. B = 74.00.75.63 Alex Smith BB74.82 Mark Dry BB72.79 Andy Frost72.45 Mike Floyd71.75 Peter Smith70.68 James BedfordFinal: Sun 13:35.

Abi Oyepitan ran a marginally wind-aided 22.57 in the USA last month but her most promising performance of the season came at the Olso Diamond League where she fi nished second in a high-calibre race in 22.71. After myriad injuries, this confi rms she has regained the form which took her to the Olympic fi nal in 2004.

Oyepitan, who won this title in 2003, will be pushed by Jessica Ennis, assuming she’s not too tired from what will be a typically frenetic weekend for the Olympic heptathlon hopeful, as well as Anyika Onuora who equalled her 22.93 PB earlier this month.

2011 winner: Anyika Onuora Beijing 2008: Emily Freeman semi-fi nalsAthlete to beat: Abi OyepitanDark horse: UK indoor champion Margaret Adeoye Missing in action: 2009 world fi nalist Emily Freeman hasn’t raced since 2010, while world youth champion Desiree Henry may opt not to competeWhat if… Ennis upsets the

specialists? While it would not by any means be her primary focus, it could strengthen her case for inclusion in the 4x100m relay.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 23.10. B = 23.30.22.71 Abi Oyepitan AB22.88 Jessica Ennis AB22.93 Anyika Onuora AA22.94 Jodie Williams (U20) AA23.23 Joice Maduaka BB23.25 Desiree Henry (U20) B23.30 Margaret Adeoye B23.38 Shana CoxHeats: Sun 16:30. Final: Sun 18:29.

Mervyn Luckwell should be favourite with fi ve throws farther this year than the best of UK 2012, No.2 Lee Doran, who looks good for at least silver.

Two athletes in the line-up will be separated by 30 years. Nineteen-year-old Joe Dunderdale, third on the senior rankings this year, set a PB of 75.73m in winning the England under-23 title last weekend. Meanwhile, the remarkable 50-year-old Roald Bradstock is fi fth on the UK list with 72.35m. He competed in his fi rst Olympic trials in 1984, the year he went on to fi nish seventh in Los Angeles.

2011 winner: Lee DoranBeijing 2008: NoneAthlete to beat: Mervyn LuckwellDark horse: Joe Dunderdale is in PB form and could capitalise if Luckwell has an off -day, as he has done in his three overseas outings this yearMissing in action: 80m thrower James Campbell is out for the yearWhat if… Luckwell wins or fi nishes

second? He would gain automatic selection as he has a current ‘A’ standard.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 82.00. B = 79.50.83.52 Mervyn Luckwell AA80.18 James Campbell B78.63 Lee Doran76.77 Matthew Hunt75.89 Daniel PembrokeFinal: Sat 13:25.

Hammer » Home and Dry?

200m » Abi’s double goal

Javelin » Luckwell to seal the dealMervyn Luckwell should be favourite with fi ve throws farther this year than the best of UK 2012, No.2 Lee Doran, who looks good for at least silver.

Mark Dry: slight favourite

Anyika Onuora: defending champion

Mervyn Luckwell: three 80m throws in 2012

The standard of this event has been disappointing as only three athletes have claimed the Olympic qualifying standards this year. Jeanette Kwakye’s early-season momentum has been stunted by an Achilles injury, European junior champion Jodie Williams has been preparing for A-Level exams this month while Asha Philip is injured.

Abi Oyepitan leads the 2012 UK rankings and she will be seeking to confi rm Olympic selection this weekend with her fi rst national title since 2004. Laura Turner also has the A standard but a recent injury could prevent her from producing her best

form. Ashleigh Nelson and Sophie Papps both ran well in their age-group championships and could also make a statement against senior competition this weekend.

2011 winner: Jeanette Kwakye Beijing 2008: Kwakye 6th, Montell Douglas quarter fi nal, Laura Turner heatsAthlete to beat: OyepitanDark horse: Ashleigh NelsonMissing in action: None confi rmed, but a few are doubtfulWhat if… Jodie Williams pulls off a surprise win? The teenager, who ran 11.18 last year, may choose to focus on the Games instead of defending her world junior title. Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 11.29. B = 11.38.11.15 Jeanette Kwakye AA11.18 Anyika Onuora AB11.18 Jodie Williams (U20) AB11.21 Abi Oyepitan AB11.23 Laura Turner AB11.38 Ashleigh Nelson B11.39 Montell Douglas11.42 Hayley Jones11.46 Margaret AdeoyeHeats: Fri 18:10. Semis: Sat 15:05. Final: Sat 17:33.

100m » Oyepitan favoured

Abi Oyepitan: fastest this year

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Christine Ohuruogu has produced glimpses of the form which brought her back-to-back world and Olympic titles in 2007 and 2008. Ohuruogu ran an electric third leg in the relay at the World Indoor Championships and a 50.69 season’s best from New York is her fastest ever clocking ahead of a major championships.

Ohuruogu’s chances are heightened in the absence of 51.26 performer Perri Shakes-Drayton, leaving Shana Cox as her closest challenger on paper. International one-lap stalwarts Lee McConnell and Nicola Sanders have both been found wanting for form this year.

2011 winner: Perri Shakes-DraytonBeijing 2008: Ohuruogu gold, Sanders and McConnell semi-fi nalsAthlete to beat: OhuruoguDark horse: Kelly MasseyMissing in action: Shakes-Drayton goes in the 400m hurdlesWhat if… Ohuruogu wins in a time outside 51 seconds? She didn’t

break 51 seconds in 2008 until one month before the heats in Beijing so there wouldn’t be cause for concern.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 51.55. B = 52.35.50.69 Christine Ohuruogu AA51.01 Lee McConnell AB51.24 Shana Cox AA51.26 Perri Shakes-Drayton AA51.84 Nicola Sanders BB52.09 Marilyn Okoro B52.26 Nadine Okyere B52.28 Eilidh Child B52.38 Kelly MasseyHeats: Fri 19:30. Final: Sat 17:43.

Jo Pavey has made a sterling return to the shorter distances after her initial plan of qualifying for the marathon failed to materialise. After a brief hiatus from the track, the 38-year-old has claimed the Olympic ‘A’ standard in her three races this year which puts her in a secure position for selection for her fourth Olympic team.

Fellow veteran Helen Clitheroe is yet to race outdoors due to a foot injury but the world fi nalist will be vying for a place on the team if she can replicate her 2011 form.

Barbara Parker has said her training indicates she’s capable of a sub-15 5000m performance although her focus for the rest of the summer will be the steeplechase.

2011 winner: Julia BleasdaleBeijing 2008: NoneAthlete to beat: Jo PaveyDark horse: Defending champion BleasdaleMissing in action: Steph Twell, will likely focus on the 1500mWhat if… an athlete like Helen Clitheroe fi nishes under the qualifying time but outside the top

two? A handful of athletes including Pavey and Parker might not fancy doubling up which means a top-two fi nish might not be a necessityQualifi ers and contenders:A = 15:20.00. B =15:30.00.15:06.75 Helen Clitheroe A15:09.53 Jo Pavey AA15:14.26 Barbara Parker AB15:15.24 Stephanie Twell A15:25.62 Julia Bleasdale B15:33.38 Katrina Wootton15:34.21 Emelia Gorecka (U20)Final: Sun 17:59.

The leading aspirant is Marilyn Okoro who is regaining the form which made her the British No.1 in 2008, having ducked under the two-minute barrier in her last three races.

Meanwhile, Emma Jackson has stepped up a gear this year while former three-time champion Jemma Simpson, despite a somewhat modest season’s best, is another potential winner.

And what about Jenny Meadows, whose build-up has been far from ideal after being diagnosed with a vertical tear in her Achilles in March? She has been preparing in Font Romeu but comes into the trials without any racing under her belt.

2011 winner: Jenny MeadowsBeijing 2008: Meadows, Marilyn Okoro and Jemma Simpson semi-fi nalsAthlete to beat: OkoroDark horse: World youth bronze medallist Jessica JuddMissing in action: Karen Harewood, who recently retiredWhat if… Meadows doesn’t make the top two? While she has numerous

‘A’ standards from last year, she will need to prove her fi tness in the following weeks.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 1:59.90. B = 2:01.30.1:58.60 Jenny Meadows AA1:59.33 Marilyn Okoro AA1:59.37 Emma Jackson AA1:59.59 Jemma Simpson AA2:00.65 Lynsey Sharp BB2:01.09 Jessica Judd (U20) B2:02.05 Hannah EnglandHeats: Fri 19:55. Final: Sat 17:23.

400m » Ohuruogu’s return

5000m » Pavey rolls back years

800m » Meadows makes comebackChristine Ohuruogu: Olympic champion

Jo Pavey: strong track form

Jenny Meadows: makes season debut

The 1500m from Hengelo is a solid barometer for gauging the outcome of the trials as the fastest four women in Britain competed in this year’s FBK Games but Hannah England, who produced a sub-61 fi nal lap to win, suff ered a mid-race spike wound and will not line up at the trials.

Steve Cram-coached Laura Weightman is the likely benefi ciary of England’s withdrawal as she’s run faster than Charlene Thomas and Steph Twell twice this summer although former champion Lisa

Dobriskey could tear up the form-guide. She’s missed a few early-season races but looked at ease en route to a solo 4:12.86 clocking in a recent low-key meet in Loughborough.

2011 winner: Hannah EnglandBeijing 2008: Lisa Dobriskey 4th, Steph Twell and Susan Scott heatsAthlete to beat: WeightmanDark horse: European Team Champs winner Charlene ThomasMissing in action: Stacey Smith, injuredWhat if… Dobriskey fails to make the top two? With England’s absence it will mean a recent global medallist could be left off the 2012 teamQualifi ers and contenders:A = 4:06.00. B = 4:08.90.4:01.89 Hannah England AA4:04.76 Lisa Dobriskey AA4:04.88 Laura Weightman AA4:06.49 Helen Clitheroe B4:06.81 Stacey Smith B4:06.85 Charlene Thomas BB4:07.49 Stephanie Twell B4:07.53 Jemma Simpson BHeats: Fri 18:55. Final: Sat 17:13.

1500m » Open race on the cards

Laura Weightman: favourite in Hannah England’s absence

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While Kenenisa Bekele highlights the men’s 10,000m, the women’s race also includes some of Ethiopia’s fi nest distance runners looking to strengthen their selection credentials. On show will be sub-30 performer Meselech Melkamu – the second-fastest woman of all-time – and former world silver medallist Worknesh Kidane, who won this race last year in 31:08.92

Hopefully more domestic athletes will make the eff ort to compete than last year when Sonia Samuels was the only Brit to toe the start-line. Charlotte Purdue has entered, but the 5000m might be a more realistic target which would leave Sarah Waldron as arguably the best Brit in the fi eld.

2011 winner: Sonia SamuelsBeijing 2008: Jo Pavey 12th, Kate Reed 23rd Athlete to beat: Charlotte Purdue (UK)Dark horse: Susan Partridge.Missing in action: Julia Bleasdale and Pavey will contest the 5000m, while Reed races in Boston.What if… Purdue competes and gets

dragged to a qualifying time? This would mean Britain could send a full quota of athletes in the 10,000m for the fi rst time.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 31:45.00. B = 32:10.00.31:29.57 Julia Bleasdale A31:32.22 Jo Pavey A32:03.55 Charlotte Purdue B32:11.29 Helen Clitheroe 32:34.81 Gemma Steel32:36.07 Sarah Waldron32:57.23 Sonia SamuelsFinal: Sat 18:30.

European bronze medallist Perri Shakes-Drayton was the star of the show at last year’s National Championships, winning an historic 400m flat and hurdles double. She knows what it’s like to win the Olympic Trials too, having caused an upset in 2008 to defeat Tasha Danvers.

But Shakes-Drayton is only the second-fastest on paper this year behind Eilidh Child, who recently improved her PB to 54.96. Child has only once before defeated Shakes-Drayton – at the 2007 Loughborough International – but this could be a very close clash between the pair.

Following the recent retirement of Olympic bronze medallist Tasha Danvers, Meghan Beesley looks on course to make the podium.

2011 winner: Perri Shakes-DraytonBeijing 2008: Tasha Danvers bronzeAthlete to beat: Shakes-DraytonDark horse: Former world junior bronze medallist Meghan BeesleyMissing in action: Danvers, who last week announced her retirementWhat if… Beesley fi nishes in the top

two with an ‘A’ standard? Shakes-Drayton and Child would both still be selectable and Britain would send a full quota in this event.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 55.50. B = 56.65.54.62 Perri Shakes-Drayton AA54.96 Eilidh Child AA55.69 Meghan Beesley BB57.61 Caryl Granville 57.61 Ese Okoro57.90 Tracey DuncanHeats: Sat 13:30. Final: Sat 17:11.

Barbara Parker smashed the UK record earlier this month with 9:24.24 in Eugene, but she will contest the 5000m this weekend.

Her absence could actually lead to a more competitive race, with Eilish McColgan taking up the mantle as favourite. European Championships fourth-place Hatti Archer has not competed at all this summer, but has accepted her entry for this weekend. She would need to get within 13 seconds of her PB and fi nish in the top two to book her place on the team.

US-based Lennie Waite is just outside the ‘B’ standard this year, but will need to achieve an ‘A’ standard should she wish to make it to the Games. Watch out for youngsters Emily Stewart and Pippa Woolven.

2011 winner: Lennie WaiteBeijing 2008: Helen Clitheroe and Barbara Parker, heatsAthlete to beat: Eilish McColganDark horse: Steeplechase newcomer Emily StewartMissing in action: Barbara Parker, who is running the 5000m

What if… the top three athletes all achieve ‘A’ standards? UK record-holder Barbara Parker could still claim the third spot on the teamQualifi ers and contenders:A = 9:43.00. B = 9:48.00.9:24.24 Barbara Parker AA9:37.95 Hatti Archer A9:38.45 Eilish McColgan AB9:48.35 Lennie Waite10:02.63 Emily Stewart10:11.86 Pippa Woolven (U20)Final: Sun 17:33.

10,000m » Ethiopian exhibition

400m H » Great Shakes-Drayton

3000m SC » McColgan faveWorknesh Kidane: vastly experienced

Perri Shakes-Drayton: slight favourite

Eilish McColgan: tipped to win

British record-holder Tiff any Porter is one of the country’s top medal hopes for the 2012 Games, but there is a chance that she could be beaten in her specialist event this weekend by a heptathlete.

Jessica Ennis last faced Porter at this competition last year, where the former American came out on top, bringing their career head-to-head record to 2-2. But Ennis will

be fi red up to run fast following her recent false-start DQ in Oslo.

2011 winner: Tiff any PorterBeijing 2008: Sarah Claxton, 8thAthlete to beat: PorterDark horse: Olympic fi nalist Claxton may not challenge Porter or Ennis, but has recently produced her best form for three years.Missing in action: No one of noteWhat if… Ennis beats Porter? The heptathlete would have the option of being named on the Olympic team in the sprint hurdles, but Porter – as the only other Brit with the ‘A’ standard – would still be safe.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 12.96. B = 13.15.12.56 Tiff any Porter AA12.79 Jessica Ennis AA13.08 Gemma Bennett B13.16 Sarah Claxton13.18 Angelita Broadbelt-Blake13.24 Louise Hazel13.24 Louise WoodHeats: Sat 16:00. Final: Sat 17:54.

100m H » Porter v Ennis

Tiff any Porter: defending champion

13.18 Angelita Broadbelt-Blake13.24 Louise Hazel13.24 Louise WoodHeats:

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Statistically, this is Britain’s worst event on the eve of the Olympics. It is the only track and fi eld discipline where no British athlete has beaten even the ‘B’ standard. That mark is 1.92m and Jessica Ennis leads the 2012 rankings with 1.91m.

With Katarina Johnson-Thompson also in the mix, combined events athletes could embarrass the specialist jumpers. But 19-year-old Isobel Pooley will hope to make an impact, along with Emma Perkins.

2011 winner: Jessica EnnisBeijing 2008: NoneAthlete to beat: EnnisDark horse: Emma Perkins, who has

a knack of jumping well at national championships.Missing in action: 1.90m jumper Steph Pywell, who faces surgery after a recent neck injuryWhat if… no one gets a B standard? With Ennis and Johnson-Thompson competing, it will still be one of the most closely watched events of the weekendQualifi ers and contenders:A = 1.95m. B = 1.92m.1.91 Jessica Ennis1.90 Isobel Pooley 1.89i Emma Perkins1.88 Stephanie Pywell1.88i Katarina Johnson-Thompson (U20)Final: Sat 13:51.

Shara Proctor won world indoor bronze in March and this summer enjoyed victory at the Diamond League in Eugene, but she will have to be on her best form to fend off a competitive fi eld that includes Abigail Irozuru, who improved her PB by a massive 36cm earlier this month with a sensational 6.80m.

The event is also part of Jessica Ennis’s busy weekend, while heptathletes Louise Hazel and Katarina Johnson-Thompson compete.

Finally, can Jade Johnson, now 32, regain the form that brought her European and Commonwealth silvers, plus sixth and seventh positions in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics? She has a best of 6.39m this year, set in April.

2011 winner: Shara ProctorBeijing 2008: Jade Johnson, 7thAthlete to beat: ProctorDark horse: Lorraine Ugen, who has this year jumped a windy 6.83mMissing in action: Jade Nimmo, who broke the Scottish record this year with 6.47m, is not in the line-upWhat if… Johnson wins? It would be

one of the stories of the trials. She had time out to do Strictly Come Dancing and hasn’t jumped farther than 6.50m since 2008Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 6.75m. B = 6.65m.6.89i Shara Proctor AA6.80 Abigail Irozuru A6.54 Lorraine Ugen6.51 Jessica Ennis6.47 Jade Nimmo6.46 Katarina Johnson-Thompson (U20)6.45 Dominique Blaize6.43 Amy HarrisFinal: Sun 14:10.

One of the sensations of the past 12 months, Holly Bleasdale has yet to hit the mark in the summer of 2012. The 20-year-old Blackburn vaulter has a best of 4.87m, which was set indoors in January, but so far this summer she’s managed “only” 4.43m.

Still, she will start strong favourite ahead of former UK No.1 Kate Dennison, who has vaulted 4.50m this summer and has a best of 4.61m. Watch out for Bleasdale’s 18-year-old training partner Katie Byres, who is rounding into good form following an outdoor best of 4.36m.

2011 winner: Holly BleasdaleBeijing 2008: Kate Dennison qualifi cationAthlete to beat: BleasdaleDark horse: Up-and-coming junior Katie ByresMissing in action: Former national junior champion Sally Scott, a 4.20m performer at her bestWhat if… Dennison wins and Bleasdale fails to hit the ‘A’ standard? Bleasdale can still be picked for the Games courtesy of her 4.87m indoors

Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 4.50m. B = 4.40m.4.87i Holly Bleasdale AA4.61 Kate Dennison AA4.52i Katie Byres (U20) AB4.42i Sally Peake B4.16 Bryony Raine4.12i Sally Scott 4.11i Lucy Bryan (U20)Final: Sun 16:33.

High jump » Ennis raises the bar

Long jump » Proctor the No.1

Pole vault » Holly set to soar

Jessica Ennis: tipped for success

Shara Proctor: world indoor bronze medallist

Holly Bleasdale: UK record-holder

After suff ering a shoulder injury recently at the Rome Diamond League meeting, Yamilé Aldama says she is “almost 100% fi t” and with a season’s best almost a metre better than her rivals and a PB of 15.29m that is streets ahead, the world indoor champion will start hot favourite.

Defending champion Laura Samuel and former Commonwealth bronze medallist Nadia Williams

are among those competing against the inspirational 39-year-old, but the Olympic qualifying standards should be beyond everyone bar Aldama.

2011 winner: Laura SamuelBeijing 2008: NoneAthlete to beat: Yamilé AldamaDark horse: World junior silver medallist Samuel, who is still only 21Missing in action: Long jumper Shara Proctor has an indoor triple jump best of 13.88m and even triple jumped earlier this year in Vienna!What if… Aldama does not compete? She will aim to show good current form at the European Championships in HelsinkiQualifi ers and contenders:A = 14.30m. B = 14.10m.14.82i Yamilé Aldama AA13.77 Nadia Williams13.76 Yasmine Regis13.75 Laura Samuel13.44 Hannah FranksonFinal: Sun 16:26.

Triple jump » Aldama to compete

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The 2011 champion, Eden Francis, is the only British woman in 2012 to have beaten the shot put B standard and the Birchfi eld athlete’s best of 17.24m – the best by a Briton since 2000 – is more than a metre better than her rivals.

Winner at the Loughborough International and also the UK Indoor Trials back in February, the 23-year-old therefore starts as one of the strongest favourites of the weekend and could be the fi rst UK representative in this event at the Games since the Sydney Olympics.

2011 winner: Eden FrancisBeijing 2008: NoneAthlete to beat: FrancisDark horse: The prodigious Sophie McKinna, who comes fresh from setting a UK age-17 best in Bedford last weekendMissing in action: Last year’s runner-up Rebecca Peake hasn’t competed in 2012What if… Francis qualifi es for the

Games? It won’t be her fi rst time in the Olympic Stadium as she did the discus at the BUCS Champs in May.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 18.30m. B = 17.20m.17.24 Eden Francis B16.31 Shaunagh Brown16.29 Rebecca Peake16.28 Rachel Wallader16.16 Sophie McKinna (U20)Final: Sat 13:20.

Goldie Sayers has won a national senior javelin title every year since 2003 and the UK record-holder is one of the hottest favourites of the weekend.

The 29-year-old is 10 metres clear of her rivals on the season’s rankings and she will be hoping to fi ne-tune her preparation for the Games in the quest to make the

Olympic podium after her oh-so-close fourth place in 2008.

Behind are a number of young pretenders like Freya Jones and Kike Oniwinde – all of whom are a decade or more younger than the British No.1.

2011 winner: Goldie SayersBeijing 2008: Sayers 4thAthlete to beat: SayersDark horse: Laura Whittingham’s PB of 60.68m is far better than her 2012 best and is centimetres shy of the Olympic ‘A’ standardMissing in action: Tesni Ward, No.5 in the UK this year, is not enteredWhat if… Sayers loses? It would be the fi rst time she’s been beaten in the national championships since Kelly Morgan beat her into second at the 2002 AAAs.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 61.00m. B = 59.00m.64.73 Goldie Sayers AA59.95 Laura Whittingham B54.35 Isabelle Jeff s52.82 Freya Jones (U20)52.78 Tesni WardFinal: Sun 15:30.

Jade Nicholls, the 2010 and 2011 UK champion, is a clear No.1 in the British rankings in 2012 and the only athlete to beat the ‘B’ standard this year.

A European under-23 bronze medallist in 2009 and Commonwealth sixth-placer in 2010, this Olympic year is a great chance to step up to the next level and she needs a further metre and a half to nail the ‘A’ standard. Shot favourite Eden Francis leads the challengers together with Kirsty Law.

2011 winner: Jade NichollsBeijing 2008: Philippa Roles qualifi cationAthlete to beat: Nicholls

Dark horse: Eden Francis, runner-up in 2011Missing in action: Emma Carpenter, the UK No.4 in 2012, is not enteredWhat if… Nicholls wins? It won’t be the only national title she has won in Birmingham this month, as she took the England title on June 2 at Alexander Stadium.Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 62.00m. B = 59.50m.60.76 Jade Nicholls BB59.78 Eden Francis BB55.17 Kirsty Law54.64 Philippa Roles52.08 Emma CarpenterFinal: Sat 17:10.

Shot » Eden’s project to defend

Javelin » Goldie to make mark

Discus » Nicholls leads way

Eden Francis: big favourite

Goldie Sayers: set for another national title

Jade Nicholls: two ‘B’ standards this year

UK record-holder and world junior champion Sophie Hitchon will start favourite, although it will be interesting to see what kind of form she shows as her season’s best was achieved in late April and her form in June has been a little patchy.

Sarah Holt, Zoe Derham, Carys Parry and Susan McKelvie will be battling for podium places.

2011 winner: Sophie HitchonBeijing 2008: NoneAthlete to beat: HitchonDark horse: Sarah Holt, having

thrown a recent PB of 68.50m.Missing in action: No one of noteWhat if… the athletes’ technique is terrible? Then their coaches can pop out the stands to show them how it’s done. They include Bob Weir, Lorraine Shaw and Paul Dickenson!Qualifi ers and contenders:A = 71.50m. B = 69.00m.71.61 Sophie Hitchon AB68.50 Sarah Holt67.39 Zoe Derham65.03 Susan McKelvie64.73 Carys ParryFinal: Sat 15:15.

Hammer » Hitchon favourite

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European Athletics Championships, Helsinki, June 27-July 1Preview

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THE decision to make the European Championships a biennial event raised

more than a few eyebrows and, admittedly, hosting this competition in Olympic year has diluted some of the events as many nations, including the Brits and the Russians, will be sending weakened teams due to clashes with their respective domestic championships. However, the French and German teams are close to full strength and some events, namely the men’s javelin, hammer and the women’s 400m hurdles and discus feature many of the world’s top fi ve, which shows this event has not been fully devalued.

Men» Sprints and hurdlesTREBLE European champion Christophe Lemaitre has put his name down for the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay and, even though the Frenchman will face a higher calibre of opposition

in London, Lemaitre will still be suffi ciently tested here. The greatest danger to Lemaitre’s continental dominance comes from Churandy Martina, who has entered both events. The multiple global fi nalist recently ducked under 20 seconds over 200m for the fi rst time, and despite an inferior PB, Martina is quicker by four tenths on season’s bests. However, there is a rumour Lemaitre might just contest the 100m.

An interesting entrant in the 200m is Jonathan Borlee, who has improved to 20.31 this summer. Neither of the Borlee

twins will be in action in their specialist event, but they will be on relay duty for Belgium in the 4x400m. This means Czech record-holder Pavel Maslak, who originally planned to contest the 200m in Helsinki, assumes the mantle of the pre-race 400m favourite.

The standard in the 110m hurdles looks healthy as Sergey Shubenkov leads the fi eld with a Russian record of 13.18. The French send a competitive trio including Ladji Doucoure, who won the world title on this track in 2005 with a sub-13 clocking, although he isn’t in this shape nowadays and Garfi eld Darien, 13.24 this year, probably stands a greater chance of the title.

Ageing veterans Marek Plawgo and Periklis Iakovakis should contend the medals in the 400m hurdles along with the German pair of Georg Fleischhauer and Silvio Schirrmeister.

» EnduranceMO FARAH has not lost over 5000m to a European since the Beijing Olympics and the reigning champion is fully expected to preserve this record. However, it would be churlish to completely disregard the opposition as Azerbaijan’s Hayle Ibrahimov came within inches of upsetting Farah at last year’s European Indoor Championships while Spain’s

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Ladji Doucoure: has history in Helsinki as he won the world title there in 2005

Sergey Shubenkov: in-form Russian leads the way in the 110m hurdles

Mo Farah: looking to maintain dominance

Christophe Lemaitre: may compete in both sprints or just the 100m

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Jesus Espana outkicked the Brit in that memorable final in 2006 but even so, it would still be a surprise if Farah failed to win.

Russia’s Yuriy Borzakovskiy is preparing for his fourth Olympics but rather strangely, he is yet to compete over 800m at the European Championships. Despite entering with a 1:46.15 season’s best, Borzakovskiy is favoured in the absence of the Polish duo of Marcin Lewandowski and Adam Kszczot.

Turkey has never won a gold medal in a men’s event at the European Championships but their Kenyan imports are well placed to rectify this. Ilham Tanui Ozbilen is one of the leading 1500m candidates while Polat Kemboi Arikan starts as the 10,000m favourite based on his 27:56.28 winning debut at the European Cup in Bilbao.

The French, on the whole, are sending a full-strength team and Mahiedine Mekhissi is seeking to defend his steeplechase title.

» Jumps THE British selection criteria is much more lenient for the field-eventers and Chris Tomlinson therefore makes the journey to Helsinki after the trials.

The former world indoor silver medallist is without a big jump so far this year, but this a great chance to take his first major senior title.

Sebastian Bayer has jumped within 10 centimetres of Greg Rutherford’s 8.35m world lead. Reigning champion Christian

Reif would have been a strong contender, but he has elected not to defend his crown.

Robbie Grabarz’s chances of claiming the high jump title are heightened in the absence of world indoor champion Dimitrios Chondrokousis of Greece as well as the leading Russians. Grabarz would be a gold medal contender regardless of the opposition if he reproduces the 2.36m form he showed earlier this month.

France’s Renaud Lavillenie has achieved 5.80m-plus vaults in his five competitions this summer and such heights have only also been scaled by Bjorn Otto, who leads a strong German trio. Lavillenie might also benefit from having the experience of Rens Blom in his training group this winter as Blom overcame the inclement conditions to win the world title in this arena in 2005.

Phillips Idowu will not be defending his triple jump title, which leaves 17.47m performer Daniele Greco from Italy with a good chance .

» throwsA few of the big-hitters of European athletics will be missing from Helsinki, but the throwing events will not be overly depleted. One event which will draw a full-strength cast is the javelin where pre-competition favourite Vitezslav Vesely has described Finland as “the sanctuary” for javelin

throwing. Vesely holds three of the six best marks this year and he could achieve something which coach Jan Zelezny failed to accomplish in taking top continental honours.

Opposition will come from reigning champion Andreas Thorkildsen, although the Norwegian has not been throwing particularly well this year. World champion Matthias de Zordo is short of top shape too, but the German’s performances in Barcelona and Daegu show he thrives in a championship environment.

The hammer might be missing a few more key names, but the world’s top 11 all hail from Europe so a few absentees should not be too detrimental to the competition’s quality. World silver medallist Krisztian Pars of Hungary, Olympic champion Primoz Kozmus of

Slovenia and reigning champion Libor Charfreitag of the Slovak Republic are expected to contest the final.

Germany has strong hopes in both the shot put and the discus. David Storl’s chances of adding this accolade to his world title are boosted by the absence of Olympic champion Tomasz Majewski of Poland, while German Robert Harting is expected to improve on his silver medal with Piotr Malachowski and Virgilijus Alekna electing not to compete.

Women» sprints and hurdles DENISA ROSOLOVA only turned to the 400m hurdles this summer and in just her fourth race at the distance, the Czech lowered her PB from 56.41 to 54.38. Initially undecided about which event to contest in Helsinki, this performance must sway Rosolova towards the hurdles, although she will come up against world No.1 Irina Davydova from Russia and Vania Stambolova from Bulgaria, who holds the next four fastest times in the world.

The reigning 100m and 200m champions will have their hands full next week. Germany’s Verena Sailer is back in shape after a hamstring injury blighted her 2011 season, but she may need to match her 11.10 100m PB to beat Olesya Povh from Ukraine, who boast a formidable 4x100m relay team.

Chris Tomlinson: strong contender

Renaud Lavillenie: world No.1 in the pole vault

Verena Sailer: returning to

shape

Andreas Thorkildsen: faces tough defence


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France’s Myriam Soumare also defends her 200m crown, although heptathlete Dafne Schippers and the Ukrainian duo of Viktoriya Pyatachenko and Mariya Ryemyen also boast season’s bests in the 22.7-range.

Nevin Yanit of Turkey has been struggling for form since winning this title in 2010 and Alina Talay from Belarus and European indoor 60m hurdles champion Carolin Nytra from Germany, who have both eclipsed the 12.8-barrier this summer, could take advantage.

Libania Grenot of Italy could be a rare non-Russian winner of the 400m.

» EnduranceRUSSIA’S best will be missing, but even their second-string team will be confi dent of claiming continental honours. In the 800m, they are sending 1:57 performer Irina Maracheva and European indoor 1500m champion Yelena Arzhakova while recent sub-four minute performer Yekaterina Gorbunova is the leading 1500m candidate.

Sara Moreira starts as the athlete to beat in the 5000m. The Portuguese won the European 10,000m Cup in a PB of 31:23.51, which was followed by a solo 15:08.33 5000m in Watford, and she defeated many of the team GB representatives in both races. Meanwhile, Ireland’s Fionnuala Britton, Germany’s Sabrina Mockenhaupt, Italy’s Nadia Ejjafi ni and Portugal’s Ana Dulce Felix are also familiar competitors to the British long-distance team and they will also be vying for medas in the 10,000m.

Former world steeplechase champion Marta Dominguez of Spain will be looking to improve on her silver medal from 2010, although Gulcan Mingir of Turkey, who has made a drastic improvement from 9:39.83 to 9:13.53 this summer, will be tough to beat.

» JumpsREIGNING champion Olha Saladuha of Ukraine will be

Yamile Aldama’s greatest rival in the triple jump on the basis of her victory over the world indoor champion in Rome last month, although it will be interesting to see what two-time Olympic champion Françoise Mbango has to off er having switched from Cameroon to France. Kseniya Dzetsuk of Belarus leads the rankings, but is yet to show herself as a championship performer.

Fellow world indoor medallist Shara Proctor is also in contention for the long jump title, although reigning champion Ineta Radevica of Latvia is a renowned championship performer, which is further illustrated by her bronze medal-winning performance from Daegu last year.

Holly Bleasdale may not yet have replicated her winter form

this outdoor season, but the UK record-holder will be vying for the pole vault title in the absence of Russia’s Yelena Isinbayeva and Poland’s Anna Rogowska. The fi eld is still competitive with Jirina Ptacnikova, Silke Spiegelburg and Vanessa Boslak all due to compete, but these are athletes Bleasdale has beaten before.

Despite the absence of a handful of 2m-plus performers, Russia could take gold in the high jump through Irina Gordeyeva, although Germany’s Ariane Friedrich is gradually returning to fi tness.

» ThrowsGERMANY’S women have a chance of a clean sweep in the throwing events. Their squad is led by reigning champion Betty Heidler, who produced her second best ever throw of 78.07m last month and against former world record-holder Anita Wlodarczyk of Poland is unbeaten since June 2010.

The recent withdrawal of Olympic javelin champion Barbora Spotakova of Czech Republic should make Christina Obergfoll’s path to the European title easier although the German does not always cope well with the pressure of being favourite. If she maintains her temperament, she should improve on her silver medal from 2010.

Veteran Nadine Kleinert of Germany is expected to take top

honours in her fi fth appearance at these championships with the leading Belarusian and Russian shot-putting exponents giving the event a miss.

Germany’s Nadine Muller leads the world discus rankings with a 68.89m PB, although this event could be their weak-link as Sandra Perkovic has returned to fi ne form after a six-month doping ban.

Perkovic is unbeaten this year and her three Diamond League victories, including a win over Muller in Oslo, suggest she has the better competitive record. Indeed, the Croat won the title in Barcelona with her fi nal throw.

» Combined events (men and women)OLEKSIY KASYANOV is determined to perform well in the decathlon after he was forced to withdraw from the second day in Barcelona having sustained an injury in the 400m when leading the competition. The Ukrainian missed Gotzis in order to arrive in top form and he will face a solid fi eld, including Pascal Behrenbruch and Roman Sebrle.

Kasyanov’s girlfriend Hanna Melnychenko will be a medal contender in the heptathlon, along with her Ukrainian team-mate Lyudmyla Yosypenko. Yekaterina Bolshova of Russia is ranked second on season’s bests with 6466 although she is yet to deliver in international competition.

Myriam Soumare: defending 200m champion

Christina Obergfoll: looking to step up from silver

Olha Saladuha: main rival for Britain’s Yamile Aldama


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MO FARAH could defend his European 5000m title after having been named as one of 109 athletes in Britain’s provisional squad.

With the European Championships taking place in Olympic year for the first time, the now two-yearly event has led to a complex selection process, with London 2012 naturally being the priority.

Track athletes in events where rounds will take place in Helsinki are to be automatically deselected after next week’s trials if they have gained automatic selection there.

However, this will not apply to the 5000m, which is being run as a straight final, so Farah – who took gold in the longest two track races two years ago – could decide to use the race as preparation for London.

Field-event athletes, such as London medal contenders Robbie Grabarz and Yamile Aldama, could also opt to keep their place on the team.

Full-strength squads have been declared in the relays as UKA will use them as practice, meaning athletes such as Olympic 400m champion

Christine Ohuruogu will have to be in the Finnish capital.

The European Championships could also act as a last-resort qualifying opportunity for some athletes as the last day of the event coincides with the Olympic standard deadline day.

However, for some not expected to make the Olympic team, the event will be a way of gaining international championship experience.

Up to three athletes can be selected for each discipline in Helsinki when the final team is confirmed next Monday.

Men100m: Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Dwain Chambers, James Dasaolu, Richard Kilty, Mark Lewis-Francis200m: James Alaka, Chris Clarke, James Ellington, Christian Malcolm, Danny Talbot400m: Richard Buck, Luke Lennon Ford, Nigel Levine, Rob Tobin, Conrad Williams800m: Mukhtar Mohammed, Andrew Osagie, Michael Rimmer, Gareth Warburton1500m: Andy Baddeley, James Brewer, Tom Lancashire, Ross Murray, James Shane5000m: Mo Farah, Rory Fraser, Mitch Goose, Nick McCormick

10,000m: Keith Gerrard, James Walsh3000m SC: Luke Gunn, Rob Mullett, Stuart Stokes, James Wilkinson110mH: Richard Alleyne, Lawrence Clarke, Gianni Frankis, Andrew Pozzi, William Sharman400mH: Jack Green, Ben Sumner, Rhys Williams, Nathan Woodward, Rick YatesHigh jump: Martyn Bernard, Robbie Grabarz, Samson Oni, Tom ParsonsPole vault: Luke Cutts, Max Eaves, Andrew SutcliffeLong jump: JJ Jegede, Julian Reid, Chris Tomlinson

Triple jump: Larry AchikeShot: Carl MyerscoughDiscus: Abdul Buhari, Brett Morse, Carl Myerscough, Lawrence OkoyeHammer: Mark DryDecathlon: Ashley Bryant4x100m: Aikines-Aryeetey, Chambers, Kilty, Tyrone Edgar, Ellington, Malcolm, Talbot4x400m: Buck, Michael Bingham, Lennon Ford, Levine, Tobin, Williams

Women100m: Montell Douglas, Jeanette Kwakye, Ashleigh Nelson, Anyika Onuora, Abi Oyepitan200m: Onuora, Oyepitan, Jodie

Williams400m: Shana Cox, Lee McConnell, Kelly Massey, Marilyn Okoro, Nicola Sanders800m: Emma Jackson, Jenny Meadows, Okoro, Lynsey Sharp, Jemma Simpson1500m: Lisa Dobriskey, Jemma Simpson, Charlene Thomas, Steph Twell, Laura Weightman5000m: Julia Bleasdale, Helen Clitheroe, Twell10,000m: Jo Pavey, Charlotte Purdue, Gemma Steel, Sarah Waldron3000m SC: Hatti Archer, Eilish McColgan100mH: Tiffany Porter400mH: Meghan Beesley

High jump: Isobel PooleyPole vault: Kate Dennison, Sally PeakeLong jump: Abigail Irozuru, Shara ProctorTriple jump: Yamile AldamaShot: Eden FrancisDiscus: Francis, Jade NichollsHammer: Sophie Hitchon, Sarah HoltJavelin: Goldie Sayers, Laura WhittinghamHeptathlon: Louise Hazel4x100m: Douglas, Hayley Jones, Kwakye, Nelson, Onuora, Williams4x400m: Eilidh Child, Cox, Massey, McConnell, Christine Ohuruogu, Sanders

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British relay team members will treat Helsinki as practice for London 2012

Mo Farah: took 5000m gold in Barcelona in 2010


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HELSINKI can claim to be the world’s top athletics championship stadium venue. The only city that has held the IAAF World Championships twice, it will also be the fi rst venue to host the European Championships three times when it plays

host this week.The stadium was built in 1938 by architects Yrjo Lindegren

and Toivo Jantti after they won a design competition. It

should have been used for the 1940 Olympics. However, thanks to the Second World War, that event was postponed, but Finland got their chance to host in 1952 (see panel).

It also hosted the European Championships in 1971 and 1996 and IAAF World Championships in 1983 and 2005. The stadium is a classical design that hasn’t changed much over the last 70-odd years and can now hold around 40,000 spectators, though it did have 70,000 at the actual Olympics.

The track has been slightly altered since 2005, so it can now fi t in a standard size football pitch, and the sprinters may consequently fi nd it a little tight in the inside lanes. It will be undergoing major renovation in coming years though after joint fi nance has been agreed by Helsinki City Council and the Finnish government. The actual stadium’s look will remain the same although there will be more stadium roofs, warm up areas, offi ces, and more entrances and exits and a lot of underground construction.

One part that will defi nitely remain is the famous Olympic tower, which is 72m high (the length of Matti Jarvinen’s Olympic record throw in 1932) which off ers great views of the track and the surroundings and is a landmark throughout the city.

Though snow completely covers the stadium in the winter, it’s the nation’s top venue and hosts the Finland national team’s football fi xtures and amongst those who have or are about to perform there include the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, U2 and Madonna. They actually make more revenue though from the organisations that rent space there, and that will be considerably increased after the refurbishment when it is expected all the top Finnish sporting associations will make it their base.

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Finland is a land of islands and lakes; with around 180,000 of each, and with just fi ve million inhabitants it has punched well above its weight in the Olympics, and to a lesser extent in European and World championships.

With Paavo Nurmi, Ville Ritola, Lasse Viren and Hannes Kolehmainen amongst the world’s greatest ever distance runners, the Finns have also been dominant at the javelin. They twice gained Olympic clean sweeps and Jonni Myyra (in 1920 and 1924), Matti Jarvinen (1932), Tapio Rautavaara (1948), Pauli Nevala (1964), Arlo Harkonen (1984) Tapio Korjus (1988) have won Olympic gold while Seppo Raty (1987), Kimmo Kinnunen (1993), Aki Parvianen (1999) and Terro Pitkamaki (2007) have won world titles where Finland can also claim to be the world’s most successful nation at the event.

That will also be the event in which they will fi eld their strongest team with three potential medallists though it was unsure that their one major athletics star, former world champion Pitkamaki, would make the team.

Two weeks before the event, despite no one knowing who was competing, half the overall tickets had been sold despite little reflection in the prices that not all the European track stars will be in attendance. The day of the men’s javelin is particularly pricey with the top rate 245 Euros and even the cheap seats are 85 Euros on that day.

Helsinki 2012 General Secretary Esa Honkalehto is hopeful that Finland will host a good event and have some medal chances each evening though that isn’t easy when Finland, javelin aside, is not enjoying a golden period, especially amongst their runners. He said: “Even with Euro 2012 and the Olympics, we think we can put on a good event in its own right and we can fi ll most of the stadium.” Luckily the Finns love athletics and it’s among their most

European Championships 1971THEIR first major championships post Olympics is the fondly remembered 1971 event, which at the time uniquely followed the previous one at Athens by two years. The biggest memory and excitement of those Championships was generated by their very own Juha Vaatainen. With no previous medals or success, his blazing last laps of around 53 seconds gave him wins in both the 5000m and 10,000m.

In the latter, European record-holder Dave Bedford set a fast pace but failed to drop five other contenders and he faded to sixth as the Finn sprinted the final lap in 53.2 and held off the defending champion Jurgen Haase. With previously just two under sub-28, five bettered the landmark in the same race and the Finn timed 27:52.8 making him history’s third fastest ever performer behind Ron Clarke and Bedford. Vaatainen repeated the long sprint for home in the 5000m with a 52.9 last circuit to beat Jan Wadoux and Harold Norpoth in another Finnish record.

He was never to repeat that sort of form again though he did make the following year’s Olympic 5000m final. There Lasse Viren, who was seventh in the European 5000m and 17th in the 10,000m, proved a more than useful substitute with a double gold at Munich and then again four years later in Montreal.

Britain’s one gold medal at Helsinki came in the 400m as teenager David Jenkins barely held on after a zealous first 200m as he ran a European junior record of 45.5. Britain gained further medals with silvers for Alan Pascoe in the 110m hurdles, Ruth Inkpen in the high jump, Pat Lowe in the 800m and bronzes for Andy Carter at 800m, Brendan Foster in the 1500m and for Rosemary Stirling in the women’s 800m.

Other notable overseas performances came from Valerie Borzov and Renate Stecher who gained sprint doubles as warm ups for the 1972 Olympics.

European Championships 1994BRITAIN fared better in 1994 in the second European Championships there.

Its big stars Colin Jackson, Linford Christie, Sally Gunnell and Steve Backley all won gold and there were further titles for Du’aine Ladejo at 400m and the 4x400m team.

Rob Denmark was the most successful endurance athlete, fi nishing second in the 5000m to Olympic champion Dieter Baumann.

Success was also achieved by Roger Black at 400m, who won a record fi fth European gold in the 4x400 relay, where he ran a 43.94 leg, Tony Jarrett won bronze at 110m hurdles, and there were silvers for Steve Smith at high jump, Kelly Holmes at 1500m, Yvonne Murray at 3000m.

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circuit to beat Jan Wadoux and Harold Norpoth in another Finnish record.

The stadium is a classical design that hasn’t changed much over the last

70-odd years and can now hold around 40,000 spectators, though it did have

70,000 at the actual Olympics

Dieter Baumann (456): on his way to European 5000m gold in 1994

Juha Vaatainen: distance double in 1971

Paavo Nurmi: at the 1952

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IAAF World ChampionshipsTHE fi rst ever IAAF World Championships in 1983 was a superb event, matching the Olympics in many respects and saw wins for many of the all-time greats of the sport. British golds were achieved by Daley Thompson in the decathlon and Steve Cram in the 1500m. Thompson had missed 14 weeks of training with groin and back injuries and made a late decision to compete. He dominated throughout, starting with a 10.60 100m and won by over 100 points from world record-holder Jurgen Hingsen. Cram’s biggest challenge came from Said Aouita and Steve Scott and he took control over the last 200 metres.

World record-holder Steve Ovett ran an uncharacteristically poor tactical race and was a well-beaten fourth.

Another Olympic champion Allan Wells managed a pair of fourths in the sprints with the 100m won impressively by Carl Lewis in 10.07. Lewis also won the long jump with 8.55m/1.2, the same day he anchored USA to a world record 37.86 in the 4x100m.

Olympic 1500m champion Seb Coe was a late withdrawal from the team at 800m, and there GB got another fourth as Peter Elliott led into the straight but couldn’t hold off a trio of runners led by German Willi Wulbeck. Britain’s other medals came in the steeplechase through Colin Reitz’s bronze, the men’s 4x400 bronze, women’s 4x100m silver and in the women’s javelin through Fatima Whitbread. There, home favourite Tina Lillak snatched gold with her fi nal throw. Lillak’s ecstatic

lap of honour was one of the main memories along with Eamonn Coghlan celebrating 5000m victory even before he had taken the lead on the fi nal bend!

In the women’s event there was a pair of double winners. Mary Decker surprised the Russians with a 1500m/3000m double with a mixture of front running and strong fi nal kick.

Jarmila Kratochvilova scored an even more sensational double. She won the 800m in a fast

1:54.68 just 30 minutes after winning her 400m semi. She then won the 400m fi nal in a world record 47.99.

Her big rival Marita Koch avoided the 400m but could hardly be accused of taking the easy option. She won the 200m, was second in the 100m and was in the winning 4x100 and 4x400 teams and competed in 13 races in Helsinki!

Other all-time greats to make an impact were Ed Moses at 400m hurdles, Sergey Bubka in the pole vault, who won the fi rst of his six titles, Heike Daute (Dreschler) in the long jump and Grete Waitz in the Marathon.

Some winners were instantly forgettable too though. The unheralded Polish pair of Zdzislaw Hoff mann at triple jump and Edward Sarul in the shot would have been forgotten by most 29 minutes later, never mind 29 years.

The 2005 Championships is remembered perhaps more for heavy storms than the athletics. The British highlight was Paula Radcliff e’s superb gold medal run in the Marathon. She won in 2:20:57. Britain’s only other medals were bronzes won by the men’s 4x100 and women’s 4x400 teams in a disappointing championship for the UK.

Internationally Justin Gatlin won a sprint double and worth noting a very young Usain Bolt was last in the 200m fi nal. Another double winner who later fell foul in a drugs test was Rashid Ramzi, who won an 800m/1500m double, Tirunesh Dibaba won over 5000m and 10,000m. The top individual single performance came from Yelena Isinbayeva who set a world record in the pole vault of 5.01m.

1952 OlympicsTHE 1952 Olympics is probably best remembered for the famous Zatopek triple gold at 5000m, 10,000m and Marathon. Zatopek won the 5000m and 10,000 from France’s Alain Mimoun who had also followed him home in Zatopek’s gold medal run over 10,000m in 1948. He then made his marathon debut and won by over two minutes taking fi ve minutes off the Olympic record. On the day of his 5000m, his wife Dana won the javelin.

It wasn’t a particularly successful games for Great Britain. They won no athletics golds, and indeed just one in all sports and only 11 medals across the board. Its biggest athletics hope was Roger Bannister in the 1500m, but the lightly trained medical student was caught out by the late inclusion of an extra round instead of just the usual heats and fi nals, and could only fi nish fourth.

John Disley won a steeplechase bronze, while Sheila Lerwill won a high jump silver, and bronzes were won by Shirley Cawsey in the long jump and the women’s 4x100m relay team.

The Championships were widely regarded as one of the greatest Olympics and best organised with fervent crowd support. A record 4879 participated and records were also set in participating nations, which were 69 and events which was 149. It was so successful that some believed the Games should permanently be held in Scandanavia!

A popular choice to bring the Olympic torch into the stadium was nine time Olympic gold medallist Paavo Nurmi and he handed it to the 1912 triple Olympic champion and fi rst ever 10,000m winner Hannes Kolehmainen who lit the flame.

popular sports along with ice hockey, where they won the recent world championships in Finland.

One thing the spectators will benefi t from is that Helsinki has been chosen as the 2012 World Design City and their organisers have collaborated with the Championship. The result is a phone app that can be used by spectators (or anyone else in the world) which will give up-to-date information and news usually only seen by the media, such as current qualifying positions and lane draws as well as exact weather news for the stadium and other useful information on Helsinki such as travel and restaurants.

Honkalehto said: “Appy is designed not only for the competition visitors, but also TV viewers. This data allows you to be an expert on the Games from afar and we feel people who have paid for a ticket should have access to more information than they currently get.”

The app can be downloaded by searching for “Helsinki athletics” on iTunes.

European Athletics fi rmly believe that European athletes don’t get suffi cient opportunity for top class track competition with Americans and Jamaicans dominating places in the sprints and Kenyans and Ethiopians in the endurance events at even the Diamond League. Certainly sponsors and athletics fans would rather their athlete was a European medallist than a semi-fi nalist in the Olympics, even though the latter may be much the more impressive performance.

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The ultimate Olympic Games fact� leTHE Complete Book of the Olympics has been published nine times, but it’s always a winner. Often known simply as “Wallechinsky”, after the author’s name, it is to the Olympics what Wisden is to cricket, or the Halliwell s and the Time Out Film Guide are to the

movies.Not

only does this book carry the result of every Olympic fi nal – in all sports

– but it has a punchy and well-written report that sums things up perfectly too. The internet has increasingly put reference books in danger of extinction but this is one book that deserves

to survive because it is just that good.

Don’t just take my word for it. The New Yorker magazine wrote: “The newest edition of Wallechinsky’s masterpiece … may be the most entertaining book every written.”

The Los Angeles Times said: “If ever a book was properly titled, this is the one … The ultimate Olympic source book … humanity in all its pride and wonder.”

“A monster compendium,” was the Guardian s verdict, while USA Today judged: “The perfect source for anyone who wants to know about the Summer Olympics … open it at virtually any page and a good story is waiting.”» The Complete Book of the Olympics – 2012 edition – by David Wallechinsky and Jaime Loucky, published by Aurum. £25

Lists galoreTHE Book of Olympic Lists appears, from a glance, to be an ordinary little pre-Games publication. The small paperback number looks quite modest, until you start glancing through the eponymous lists – at which point it becomes quite addictive.

The key perhaps is the fact David Wallechinsky is one of the authors. The compiler of the defi nitive Olympics stats book (see left) he has the experience and knowledge to know where to pull the best information from to compile the most interesting lists.

The result is that we don’t just have the predictable ‘youngest’ and ‘oldest’ medallists and suchlike, but in addition there are lists of Olympians who were on board the HMS Titanic, athletes who bit their opponents and those who have appeared in

Playboy magazine.AW hugely recommends this

little gem of a book. It is tightly written and we defy anyone to put it down within a few minutes of starting to read it.» The Book of Olympic Lists, by David Wallechinsky and Jaime Louchy, published by Aurum. £7.99

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THE autobiography from 2004 Paralympic 800m champion Danny Crates

opens uncompromisingly with the ‘defi ning moment’ of Danny’s life – the traumatic loss of his right arm as a 21-year-old in a car accident as the hitherto carefree Essex boy was completing an idyllic year of work and travel across Australia.

Anyone who has seen Crates compete or heard him speak will recognise the combination of inner steel and outwardly self-deprecating humour that has shaped his career on and off the track since that life-changing moment in 1994. Both characteristics also resonate throughout every subsequent chapter of his account of the journey which led to Athens.

From the purely sporting perspective, there are insights

into the relationship forged between Crates and career-long coach, Ayo Falola, as well as the support of his training group, including Donna Fraser. Incidentally, for readers of a nervous disposition, I should warn now that the photo of Danny in Donna’s crop top and

knickers as part of a training bet is truly disturbing!

For the afi cionado there are new perspectives on life in the Athletes’ Village and psychology of pre-race preparation

at the pinnacle of Paralympic competition. Desire to turn 400m bronze in Sydney into 800m gold in Athens provides central thrust of the account of his journey, highlighting the drive and determination of this very special champion.

An emotional juxtaposition of intense pride in selection as

Britain’s flag bearer and equally bitter frustration at the untimely recurrence of the injury which prevented the defence of his title in Beijing in turn provides perhaps the most powerful aspect of the review of the later stages of his competitive career.

But this is not a story full of regret. Indeed, unrelenting optimism and self-belief are the

over-riding themes to emerge from this highly personal reflection of the making of both a sporting champion and private individual committed to being the very best that he can be.

Together they add to the pacey and compelling story where a promising county-standard rugby player re-invented himself as world-beating athlete through the positive response to a personal trauma from which others may never have recovered. As such the book off ers a powerful message for any audience.

‘Danny Boy’ will therefore appeal to both the athletics fan and the more general reader seeking inspiration from the personal journey of an outstanding individual for whom, as the sub-title to his book proudly states, ‘no hurdle in life is impossible to overcome’.

» Danny Boy, published by Mpress. £20 (hardback)

Crates’ inspirational storyTHE NEW AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BRITAIN’S PARALYMPIAN GREAT IS REVIEWED BY DEREK PEAPLE

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– but it has a punchy and well-

Danny Crates:

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Crates’ inspirational story The secret OlympianTHE most mysterious of the current batch of Olympic-related books, The Secret Olympian was penned by an anonymous

athlete who gives an insider’s view of the Olympic Village and Games experience from Athens 2004.

The book has already caught the eye of national newspapers, who have run a few features relating to it. Certainly, the topics that the author tackles such as drug-testing paranoia, plus the sexual shenanigans that go on at the greatest show on earth, are the sort of things that make people curious.

The story focuses on more than just village life, though. There are chapters talking about the excitement involved in being picked for the Games, together with the sense of emptiness afterwards when it’s all over.

The author has also made dozens of fascinating observations, such as medal

winners enjoying huge success with the opposite sex due to their sporting success suddenly making them more attractive. He let slip a few stories, too, although names are removed to save faces (and prevent legal action).

Finally, the book is just very well written. The author is clearly a smart character. The only complaint is the very small font in the paperback version, although you can always buy the ebook and bump up the letters in size.» The Secret Olympian, by Anon, published by Bloomsbury. £8.99.

Telegraph anthologyTHE Telegraph Book of the Olympics, edited by Martin Smith, is an anthology of the best writing from the Olympics by one of Britain’s top newspapers.

The book starts by reprinting an article about the London 1908 Games and then

rumbles through a century of Olympic sport-writing – with articles of varying lengths – on some of the major stories of the Games by writers such as David Miller, Peter Hildreth, James Coote, Paul Hayward, Sue Mott and ex-athlete contributors like Michael Johnson and Seb Coe.» Published by Aurum Sport. £20

Following the � ameLOTS of niche areas have been covered by publishers keen to cash in on Olympic fever. One such example is

The Story of the Olympic Torch, which traces the development of the run, the lighting of the cauldron and other symbolic elements of the Games.

With the Torch Relay in full flight, this is sure to be an interesting book to many. And indeed it is well researched and in addition to 160 pages it has 89 illustrations.» The Story of the Olympic

Torch, by Philip Barker, published by Amberley Publishing. £16.99

General Games guideA GUIDE to the Olympic Games and London 2012, by Maurice Crow and Juliet Morris, attempts to rumble though the history of the Olympics in just 160 pages. But most books on the Games are huge for a reason – and more space is surely needed to cover everything adequately.

Chapters on individual Games, for example, often take up as little as half a dozen pages each, which barely scratches the surface of the story of each Olympiad.

However, for readers in search of a quick fi x, or to improve their knowledge of the Games with a light read, then this is perhaps ideal. It is certainly nicely written and not overly priced.» Published by Pen and Sword. £9.99

WHEN I fi rst started work on Chariots of Fire, its producer David Puttnam observed that if I did not get the 11 minutes of athletics right, then no one would believe in the other two hours. It was therefore with some trepidation that I travelled to the Hampstead Theatre in Swiss Cottage, London to witness the stage version. My fears were unjustifi ed.

The play is a triumph of physical theatre, expressing athletics by skilfully deploying a mix of choreography and running in a cramped environment.

Central to the success of the play is that the writer, Mike Bartlett wisely stays close to the fi lm itself, rather than the

screenplay, enriching it with a vocal backdrop of Gilbert and Sullivan. The environment of 1920s university sport is perfectly captured.

Having suggested the creation to Lord Lindsey, I had speculated on how 400m hurdling might be represented on Hampstead’s cramped stage. No problem. Crouching

athletes provide the “hurdles,” spaced around the stage to allow precise fi ve-stride patterns between barriers. Bartlett’s stage-version contains only one signifi cant deviation from the fi lm.

Abrahams and Liddell never actually exchanged words in the movie version, but here they do, in a scene in which Abrahams tries to convince Liddell to run in the Olympic 100m.

This outstanding production made its transfer to the Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, on June 22 and my advice is to beg, borrow or steal a ticket.» Tom McNab’s play about the Berlin Olympics, 1936, opens at Sadler’s Wells on July 18 and runs to August 5

Original re-releasedCHARIOTS OF FIRE, the 1981 multi-Oscar winning film, is re-released on July 13 so a new generation of movie-goers can enjoy it.

The film has been digitally restored with a premiere on July 10 in London’s Leicester Square, Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre and other selected locations.

The producer, Lord Puttnam, said: “Chariots of Fire is about guts, determination and belief. Just as the film succeeded in raising spirits and aspirations 30 years ago, I believe it could deliver exactly the same message today.

“At the heart of the film is the quest for Olympic glory, and I find hard to imagine anything more likely to resonate throughout the country this summer.”

Chariots on the stage TOM MCNAB IS IMPRESSED WITH THE NEW STAGE PLAY ABOUT LIDDELL AND ABRAHAMS

athlete who gives an insider’s view of the Olympic

The book has already caught

of the run, the lighting of the cauldron and other symbolic elements of the Games.

flight, this is sure to be an interesting book to many. And indeed it is well researched and in addition to 160 pages it has 89 illustrations.»

LOTS of niche areas have been covered by publishers

The Story of the Olympic Torch

history of the Olympics in just

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THIS autumn she will start in the role as commercial director at UKA at arguably the most important time in history for athletics in this country, but Sophia Warner says it has barely crossed her mind yet.

The 38-year-old is focused on one thing only – bringing back a medal from the Paralympics in August and September.

Warner is a T35 cerebral palsy athlete who will also be aiming for gold at the IPC European Championships in Stadskanaal, Netherlands, on June 24-27.

At the 2011 IPC World Championships, she won silver in the 200m and bronze in the 100m but then put on hold a successful marketing career to compete in her fi rst Paralympics. Although she fi rst represented Britain in 1998, London 2012 will be the fi rst time her event has been staged at the Games.

Putting herself in a position to win a Paralympic medal despite her disability meaning she lacks many of the basic skills most of us for take for granted has been an enormous task. But the challenge of making sure British athletics makes the most of London 2012 commercially is herculean too. Attracting money in the build-up to 2012

Cashing inUKA’S SOON-TO-BE COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR SOPHIA WARNER IS KEEN TO MAKE THE MOST OF HER FULL-TIME ATHLETE STATUS WHILE IT LASTS, WRITES PAUL HALFORD

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has been the easy part – maintaining the interest after the show has moved on is quite another matter. This is at a time when UKA’s deal with Aviva, principal sponsors of the sport since 1998, is coming to an end. According to a report published in Marketing magazine last week, they will not be maintained as the major sponsor.

But Warner cannot see beyond September 7, the date of her 100m final. “It’s a dream job for me and I’m completely excited. However, I’ve got a big job to do beforehand. I want to bring home a medal. I’m not even allowing myself to think about it.”

She believes that just after the Games athletics will be more attractive than ever to investors. “I think the Olympics and Paralympics will bring sport home to the British public and the main thing is going to be keeping that to the forefront of everyone’s mind,” she said.

Warner’s UKA role means athletics will take a back seat slightly, even though she has no plans to give up a sport in which some of the members of her team-mates in the Netherlands next week will be still at school. She is looking forward particularly to the IPC World Championships in Lyon, France, next year.

“I’m faster than I’ve ever been,” said Warner, who has set European records of 16.44 and 35.59 this year. “It’s good for my disability. I love it so much. I can’t imagine quitting.”

However, being able to train full-time has allowed her to recover better and help care along with her husband for her two children. Giving up work was a big sacrifice, but not one for which Paralympic gold is the only acceptable return.

“It depends what your measure of gold is really. The fact that I’ve made it to the start line is amazing. My main goal is to make it to the final and ultimately on to the podium. Gold would be amazing but the reality of that isn’t that big.”

Warner’s condition makes things like walking backwards, standing on one leg or skipping difficult, such is the nature of her condition, which is caused by damage to motor control centres of the brain. Athletics has helped her make great strides in these areas and she is also the only one in her category able to use starting blocks as far as she knows, so keen has she been not to let the disability stop her competing as an able-bodied athlete would.

She is not afraid to take on able-bodied athletes too. Not everyone in her position feels the same, but she said: “The fact that I line up against able bodied athletes and I get thrashed, in some ways that makes me mentally tough.”

It is not quite the same as competing against other T35 athletes and those opportunities are rare, but Britain leads the way in Paralympic-only competition opportunities and she has more generally seen massive changes in her lengthy period in the sport.

“I’m 38 and I’ve watched attitudes to disability change too,” she said. “The two go hand-in-hand. When I went to a mainstream school, I was the only person who had a disability. Both my children now go to school with children who have got disabilities. Disability has changed and Paralympic sport has just gone in line with that.”

» Sophia Warner has been preparing for the Paralympics by training on Technogym, see www.technogym.com

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“I’m 38 and I’ve watched attitudes to disability change too. When I went to a mainstream school, I was the only person who had a disability. Both my children now go to school with children who have disabilities. Disability has changed and Paralympic sport has just gone in line with that”

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ABOVE and OPPOSITE: Sophia Warner is poised to become UKA’s new commercial director

BELOW LEFT: Warner won medals in sprint events at the 2011 IPC World Championships

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Nostalgia

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HE has been described as the greatest rugby player in history yet it is a relatively little known fact that, had events panned out slightly diff erently, Gareth Edwards

may have become a top athlete instead.Edwards, who as the scrum half who

was key in Wales’ heyday successes as a rugby nation in the Sixties and Seventies earned his nickname “the prince”, won the 200 yards at the 1966 English Schools Championships in Blackburn. Clocking 22.5, he beat Alan Pascoe, who went on to win 400m hurdles gold at the 1974 Commonwealth Games. His versatility was seen in his competing in other disciplines, too, leaping over seven metres in the long jump and training with Lynn Davies.

More recently, Edwards has been involved with helping young elite competitors from a variety of sports, including athletics, as a patron of the Jaguar Academy of Sport. Emelia Gorecka and James Wilkinson are among those benefi tting from the bursaries and advice workshops the scheme provides.

Edwards’ involvement in athletics began in school in Pontardawe. “Like a lot of kids I did athletics in school in the summer and rugby or soccer in the winter, so I played the three sports, by and large,” he says. “Rugby for the school, soccer for the local village and Swansea Town (Youth).

“I did a lot of athletics at that age. We were such a small school that to compete with the larger schools we had to compete in all diff erent disciplines and, whatever had to be done, I did. I even did a bit of pole vault.”

He was a Welsh Schools long jump and 200 yards hurdles champion and it was

when he gained a scholarship at Millfi eld School that he had a chance to compete at the English Schools. He then went to college at Cardiff and, despite being lectured by Lynn Davies, the 1968 Olympic long jump champion, and training with him too, it was rugby that inevitably took hold.

Edwards played for Wales within four months of leaving school and at the age of 20 in 1968 became Wales’ youngest ever captain.

He says: “I did maintain some athletics interest in college just to help the team along, but it was never a serious consideration for me then because I toured every summer (for rugby). My fi rst year in college I went to South Africa with my club, my second year I went on the Lions tour to South Africa, the third year I went with Wales to New Zealand. Any aspirations I had of being an athlete quickly vanished.”

He thus followed the same route from top-class athletics as a Wales team-mate of his, JJ Williams, the father of current international hurdler Rhys Williams.

“But I enjoyed athletics,” he continues. “I

thought it was a great base for my training and my agility and speed, so I kept it up for a while when I was a student but there was no room in the diary to do athletics on a competitive basis.”

His natural speed, honed by his athletics training, led to him becoming one of rugby’s all-time legends. He gained 53 caps for Wales, scoring 20 tries, and his try for the Barbarians against the All Blacks in 1973 has been described as the greatest ever. In a 2003 poll of international rugby players by Rugby World he was named the No.1 of all time.

But could he have instead ended up in athletics?

He says: “When you’re young, you’re guided by what you’re doing well in at that moment. If I was scoring goals playing for Swansea, I wanted to be a professional footballer, if I was scoring tries I wanted to play for Wales and if I was winning races I wanted to be a GB athlete.

“It all happened within a small period of time and if I was perfectly honest every sport helped the other. I don’t think I’d have ever been a hurdler because I wasn’t tall enough but the 200 yards hurdles suited me as I was pretty quick. It was a means to an end and it helped my rugby.”

Edwards adds: “I’m still interested in athletics and I can always appreciate to an extent what a certain time, distance or throw actually means, having tried to compete, albeit as a youngster, all those years ago.”

» Gareth Edwards is a patron of the Jaguar Academy of Sport which aims to recognise, celebrate and inspire the next generation of British sporting talent. For more information visit: jaguaracademyofsport.co.uk

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» Why go abroad? AS COACH to Andrew Sutcliff e, Katie Byres and Holly Bleasdale, I read the editor’s letter (AW, Jun 7) about the lack of big-name athletes competing abroad instead of supporting the British events such as the England Athletics Championships.

I have looked after the three athletes mentioned above since their very fi rst day in the event. So we have been though county and northern level, English schools, national age group, Junior league, YAL ... and more. But I’m sure you are aware that I take the same athletes to meets in Europe – especially France.

We still try and support the home events, like Andy and Katie earlier this month at the BAL and UKWL. But the way the offi cials behaved with the pole vaulters was really bad – and on the verge of being unfair.

In the past eight years of coaching in the UK, I have rarely crossed paths with offi cials that really want to support the athletes, but instead try and make things awkward. But if you go abroad and enter a meet

in Germany or France, then the entire organisation (meet director, offi cials etc) make you feel welcome and root for the athletes (no matter where they come from).

The weather, as the editor mentioned, is a big factor too, but I really think things could get a lot better if there was a true dialogue between the UK meet directors, the team managers and the athletes.

Maybe we shouldn’t criticise the athletes, but we should rather ask them how we can all improve the home competitions. These are just my thoughts, but I feel I’m in a perfect position to comment.Julien Raff alli-Ebezant, pole vault coach

» London longingWITH just over a month to wait until the start of the Olympics in my home city, I am only now beginning to believe that Team GB will have a decent Games. All the speculation and hype around the occasion might get to some competitors but I believe home advantage has a

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» Relay innovation interesting but � awedJOHN HAYWARD, in his letter regarding road relays (Your Say, AW, June 14) makes interesting proposals. What he is referring to are stage races.

There is a report on the “Welsh Castles Relay”, later in the same edition, where cumulative times over 20 stages are totalled to decide team placings. However, John goes a stage further (no pun intended) by suggesting that positions not times should be aggregated for the overall result.

This reverses recent trends, for instance the London Marathon, where overall times are now used to decide team results rather than positions. Such a points system is used in the Tour de France cycle race as one of the secondary competitions within the main event.

The Welsh Castles Relay uses the stage race format for totally practical reasons. It means offi cials, athletes, police and other authorities know roughly where the race will be at any given time. It thus means road safety, stewarding, marksman and other race provision can be concentrated in time and location.

I would also draw attention to the fact that

the current National Road Relay organisation uses a timed stage race for the fi nal runners of teams beyond a certain “cut-off .” For those concerned this is viewed as a “better than nothing” solution with teams near the cut-off making strenuous eff orts to try and ensure their athletes are away before the deadline.

Yes, there may be benefi ts, but where circumstances permit I am sure I speak for most competitors, past and present, by recommending retention of the current practice. By all means, hold stage races but as an alternative not a replacement for traditional distance relays.

Finally, I would query whether stage races would be “more interesting and exciting” except for statisticians. From many years’ experience watching the 12-stage relay (and the masters events at the same venue in Sutton Park) very little can match the fervour with which enthusiasts, myself included, rush up and down the slope, about 700m before and after the Jubilee Stone, watching the progress of successive members of their team and others out and back on the course.John H Collins, Swansea

lot going for it and athletes from every sport will feel the British crowds willing them on.

As a fi eld events fan and athlete myself many moons ago I shall have to pinch myself to see my favourite branch of athletics being performed in my own back yard. Bring it on!Dave Pepper, London

» Favourite AuntieI AM WRITING in support of the BBC coverage of the Olympics and that is before it has even happened! What the Beeb will transmit over the course of the Games will be the envy of the world I am sure. Long may they continue to be as well.Ron Brightside, Clacton

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Young athlete

WHEN not revising for exams or, in her words, “doing 16-

year-old things,” Sabrina Bakare performs with great distinction for Shaftesbury Barnet.

Sabrina is a superb sprinter – one who gets better the further she runs.

Over 100m her personal best is 12.16; for 200m she has a fastest time of 24.63. Many girls of her age would be happy with those times, but most could only dream of matching Sabrina’s 300m time of 38.43.

That outstanding mark, by some margin the fastest in her age group this year, was achieved when Sabrina competed in the

Sainsbury’s UK School Games at the 2012 Olympic Stadium in Stratford.

It will be a long time before she forgets her debut at the iconic venue. “I took in the views of the stadium and I can imagine what it will be like when it’s full in August,” said Sabrina. “It is going to be fantastic.”

Though she herself won’t be there to watch the Olympics, her coach, Jane Dixon, will be.

Dixon has been coaching Sabrina since the teenager joined Luton AC in 2009.

She remained with her local club until September last year before signing for Shaftesbury. “We discussed moving Sabrina after the UK School Games in 2011 so she could gain more competition in the 300s with those athletes she had been competing with at national level,” Dixon explained.

The success Sabrina enjoyed at her fi rst club has continued with the second – and not just

in the 300m. Her 400 metres times are impressive, too, and with 55.79 she leads the 2012 UK under-17 rankings.

This year, because of her age, will be the last in which Sabrina can compete in 300s, so the one-lap distance is her future. What about longer races long-term? “No,” she says with a chuckle, “the 400m is as far as I’m going.”

In fact, though, Sabrina has run considerably further. Last winter she took part in the Bedfordshire Schools cross-country championships and fi nished fourth!

That and the fact that as a 13-year-old she high-jumped 1.60m makes it clear Sabrina has been one of the best and most versatile athletes in her county since fi rst entering the sport.

It happened when she met Catrina Lewis through the “Active Luton Gifted And Talented Programme”.

It is a scheme which Lewis helps to run and it was she who invited Sabrina to join after they met at the teenager’s school, the Barnfi eld West Academy in Luton.

“Both the school and Active Luton have been very supportive,” says Dixon, who recalls Catrina introducing Sabrina to her and fellow coach Craig Andrew, after which the athlete was encouraged to join their training group at the Stockwood track in Luton.

Jane now believes Sabrina can go not so much far but “all the way”.

The short-term target is to win gold at this year’s English Schools – she has been a silver medallist twice previously – and improve from second (2011) to

fi rst in the SIAB international.The 2016 Olympics in Rio is

not an impossibility, comments Dixon. “Then there are the World Championships in 2017 at our Olympic Stadium,” adds Sabrina, who says of Dixon: “She is not only a coach on the track, but knows all about our personal and educational matters, which I think is important. We can confi de in each other.”

Also right behind Sabrina are her parents and three sisters, who are not athletes but watch all her major competitions, and some equally supportive former and current club members.

These include Eavion Richardson (Luton), a current under-15 Bedfordshire champion in three events, and Dereece O’Callaghan (Shaftesbury), a sub 50-second 400m runner who earlier this year, in the under-17 age-group, claimed London, Southern and England indoor titles.

“They are great athletes and friends,“ says Sabrina.

Fast learnerSabrina Bakare: all-round sprint talent

Born May 14, 1996Club Shaftesbury BarnetCoach Jane DixonPBs 100: 12.16(w). 200: 24.63. 300: 38.43. 400: 55.79Achievements2012 (U17)100: 1st Beds champs. 200: 1st Beds champs; 3rd England Indoor champs. 300: 1st Beds champs; 1st UK School Games; 1st England Indoor champs; 1st Southern Indoor champs2011 (U17)100: 1st Beds champs; 3rd Southern Inter-Counties. 200: 1st Beds champs. 300: 1st Beds champs; 1st Beds Schools; 1st Eastern champs; 1st Southern champs; 1st England champs; 1st UK School Games; 2nd English Schools; 2nd SIAB International; 1st England Indoor champs; 1st Southern Indoor champs2010 (U15)60: 1st Southern Indoor champs. 100: 1st Beds champs; 3rd England champs. 200: 1st Beds champs; 2nd English Schools; 1st England Indoor champs. LJ: 1st Beds champs

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LEWIS MOSES had a major breakthrough indoors earlier this year, improving his 1500m PB to 3:41.33, which was an ‘A’ standard for the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, where he gained his fi rst senior international vest. This marked the light at the end of the tunnel as his previous campaigns had been disrupted by a stress fracture and stress reaction to the top and bottom of his tibia and he suff ered from asthma and allergy problems, which ended his 2011 season abruptly.

Moses secured the qualifying time for Istanbul with his PB at the Indoor Classic in Vienna at the beginning of the year. “Training was going really well leading up to that race, but when I did the time I just felt relieved,” he said. “I felt really good during the race and when you have those days as long as you execute

your race well then you’re going to run well.” He followed that up with a close win at the World Indoor trials, fi nishing just ahead of James Brewer to secure his place on the plane.

He gives a great deal of credit to his coach, John Nuttall, for helping him reach those championships and explained that the training leading up to the trials was slightly diff erent to previous years with the inclusion of a lot of strength work. “The week before the UK Champs he said we were doing 2min 30sec hills and I was a bit worried, but after he explained it I put full trust in him and it paid off . He got it spot-on,” added Moses.

The Loughborough-based athlete was incredibly disappointed with his

performance in Turkey where he exited in the heats fi nishing ninth in 3:45.04. “I came off the track gutted as I felt the race had passed me by a little.” On reflection, however, Moses realised that ironically it was his best race of the season, he adds: “I sat down with John and analysed things. I went through 800m in exactly the same time as I did at the trials even maybe half a second slower and I fi nished with a time half a second quicker. I certainly left everything on the track in Istanbul and I learnt a lot about myself and how I need to improve.”

His 2012 outdoor campaign has been hindered by a foot injury, but he is looking ahead to the rest of the season.

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Lewis MosesLEWIS MOSES HOPES INDOOR SUCCESS CAN BE A CATALYST TO IMPROVED OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES

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Lewis Moses: big breakthrough indoors

» TYPICAL WINTER WEEKMonday: (am) 4 miles easy at 7:30/mile (pm) 7 miles steady at 6:30/mileTuesday: (am) 30min shuffl e (pm) Track session: such as 5x5min with 1min recovery Wednesday: (am) 8 miles easy at 7:00/mile (pm) Weights and drills*Thursday: (am) 5 miles easy 7:30/mile (pm) 5 miles threshold at 5:30/mileFriday: Rest or 7 miles easySaturday: (am) Hills 6x4min 30sec with jog back recovery (pm) 30min shuffl eSunday: Up to 90min easy at 7:00/mile

* Weights sessions are two sets of conditioning work with lighter weights up to 8 reps and then another set of heavier more specifi c weights with fewer reps (up to 3). Include: front squats, bench press, cleans, dead lift, Achilles eccentric, arm drives, overhead squats and core.

» TYPICAL SUMMER WEEKMonday: (am) 4 miles easy (pm) 6 miles steadyTuesday: (am) 30min shuffl e (pm) Track session such as 12x400m with 1min

recovery – average 59/60secWednesday: (am) 8 miles easyThursday: (am) 4 miles easy (pm) Threshold run at 5:30/mile plus some 150m

build-ups on the trackFriday: Rest or easy runSaturday: (am) Track session such as 4x600m with 3mins

recovery – average 87secSunday: (am) Up to 75min easy

» The above sessions are specifi c to the individual athlete and may not be suitable for other athletes. Lewis Moses was interviewed by Claire Tarplee

Born January 9, 1987Club New Marske Harriers/Loughborough UniPBs 800m: 1:50.44 (2011); 1500m: 3:41.33i

(2012); 3000m: 8:08.85 (2010)Achievements2012 World Indoors 1500m 9th ht; Euro Indoor

Trials 1500m gold2011 Euro Indoor Trials 1500m silver2010 BUCS Indoor 3000m 5th; BUCS Cross 5th2009 England U23 1500m 5th 2008 BUCS 1500m silver; England Open 1500m

4th; BUCS Cross 5th2007 England U23 1500m 7th2006 AAA U20 1500m 7th

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TRAINING hard is not always enough, although it can be argued that this is the most vital box of all. The training mix has to cover

all aspects and if the athlete specialises in middle-distance events then aerobic and anaerobic work will be used in varying proportions with the ingredients of speed, speed endurance and strength endurance to encourage developing and improving the various energy systems.

Elite athletes in particular will add many other aspects to their training regimes, including core work, plyometrics, weights, flexibility, drills, massage, ice baths – the list can be a long one. Every ingredient then becomes almost as important as the next even if running training remains sacrosanct. If the day-to-day running sessions make up 90 per cent or more of the workload, then even if an ice bath only attributes to one per cent or less on the scale of success then that meagre total can make a huge diff erence – perhaps the diff erence between a successful

season and a mediocre one.Without lingering on what is important

and what is not, a major area where many athletes and coaches fail to apportion enough time is the mental fi tness of an individual at any given time. As we saw in the recent article (AW, June 7) which profi led 1968 Olympic 400m hurdles champion, David Hemery, the mental state of the athlete is paramount for success.

Being in the right frame of mind is as essential as endless hours of steady running and repetition work on the track for middle-distance athletes. It is the importance of changing poor mental states into positive ones that can make huge diff erences both before, during and after a performance.

Many athletes dismiss the importance of psychology in sporting achievement. These are unequivocally the ones who have poor mental states – they are stuck in a rut and can’t see anyway out of it. Hopefully, my research done over the last three years (2009-present) will give an insight into how important being in the right frame of mind can be and what can be done to get “in the zone”. The chosen subjects varied between young and mature, were from BMC residential courses and BMC Grand Prix events and included some elite athletes from

Scandinavia, Spain, Kenya and Ethiopia. The fi ndings will show how positive and negative mental states can aff ect a performance along with some surprising results in terms of diff ering mindsets.

The diagram above right (fi g.1) shows the ideal model of how the mind should focus on a point (competition) from one hour prior right down to the sound of the gun. Those that have a successful race will generally be able to relate to this, although there are exceptions. However, those who have an unsuccessful result due to poor mental states can almost enact this model in reverse (fi g.2) with an incident or even an opponent upsetting their focus.

The recent article showed that both external and internal cues can trigger reversals between telic and paratelic states, some of which enhance optimum performance and others which impede it. Although it is easy to comment that there should be no distractions, unfortunately in real-life scenarios this is rarely the case and it is those who can handle and negate any problems into positivism that will have success.

Having illustrated in our previous article about telic goals (the focus of the kind needed to win an Olympic gold medal), it

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is evident that those with predetermined (SMART) goals are always more successful than those without any at all. Those with specifi c goals tend to let distractions aff ect them less with an almost indestructible attitude of nothing will stop them in their pursuit of excellence as seen in the table below which relates to dedicated runners (goal-oriented) and non-dedicated (enjoy the sport, but goals are secondary).

The chosen athletes in the study were asked to give as honest an opinion as possible and, although some information was diffi cult to disseminate and extrapolate from some, many of the answers showed that many of their feelings and thus performances had not been widely published before. Indeed, some gave candid views and these cannot be published in these pages!

The fi ndings came from a spread of 62 athletes (“mature elite” – national or international standard) and (“social” – club athletes enjoying the feeling of being fi t in a social environment without too much thought towards performance) and all remain anonymous. The three most common responses are given in the table below, although many more not dissimilar variations were given.

Although positive and negative vibes are at opposite ends of the spectrum they

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Mature elite athletes ‘Social athletes’ (young and mature)

Goal-oriented (specifi c) Vague goals (non race/time-specifi c)

Good focus and concentration levels Limited focus and poor concentration levels

Desire to succeed at the highest level Hope for some personal success (“see how (prepared to give and do as much as it takes) it goes”) although not top of list of priorities

are all related to emotions and everyone experiences these at varying times and in diff ering degrees. Indeed, this is normal in accounting for shifts between anxiety and excitement or boredom and relaxation as one reverses constantly between telic and paratelic states.

Post-competition, one of the most common emotions you will see this summer, and hopefully from British athletes, is when they stand proudly on top of the podium

in the Olympic stadium. They are elated, vibrant and relaxed, yet when the national anthem begins they are invariably reduced to a blubbering mess! Why is this? Is it because they are so patriotic that it only takes a few bars of God Save the Queen to render them to jelly or is it perhaps that all of the sacrifi cial training and nomadic lifestyle has come to fruition and something within is just saying “you’ve done it and it was worth all the proverbial blood, sweat and tears”?

I am sure many athletes have experienced the phenomenon of the hairs standing up on the back of their necks or a shiver running down their spine when they enter the home straight in front of a rapturous full stadium, be it English Schools or Olympic Games and that goes for the watching coach and parent

Time before ‘major’ Mindset Mindsetcompetition Mature elite athletes ‘Social’ athletes

1 week (a) Focused. Positive nerves. Only nervous if training hasn’t been going to plan (b) Awareness of competition, but concentrating on preparation (c) Irritability. Wishing the competition was “here and now”

2 days (a) Focused and excited (b) Concentration on pre-race preparation (c) Focusing on execution and variables of competition

3 hours (a) Coinciding with turning up at venue – positive and relaxed (b) Making everything perfect – hydration, fuel, kit, numbers, checking time of competition and competitors (c) Trying to relax and avoiding any distractions

1 hour (a) Pre-warm-up – ensuring a “feel-good” (b) Checking timetable for any variance (c) Focus on task and conditions and not competitors

20 minutes (a) Completion of warm-up (b) Some nervousness (positive thinking) (c) Final talk with coach and tactics

5 minutes (a) Stretching plus positive inner-thoughts (b) Competition rehearsal (c) Keeping warm and relaxed

1 minute (a) Calm with positive nerves, some agitation (just want to go!) (b) Carrying out rituals (adjusting laces, kit) (c) Specific stretches (superstition)

Start-line (a) Focus on task (b) Concentration on keeping calm (c) Keeping aggression intact

During competition (a) Keeping relaxed and in right place (b) Planning when to make tactics most effective (drive to the finish) (c) Focusing on performing to full potential irrespective of others

(a) No real thought of competition other than it is scheduled(b) Concentrating on training session at the time(c) Aware of competition but a “see how it goes” attitude

(a) Aware of competition but haven’t given it much thought(b) Aiming to do well, but no specific goal(c) Would like a PB – but not sure how

(a) Turning up at venue – no pre-conceived plan – just enjoy it(b) Talking to friends with little thought of any preparation(c) Relying on coach/other athletes to inform of what and when to start warming-up and what to do

(a) Talking to friends(b) Watching other events(c) Too early to warm-up, starting to give some thought to event

(a) Warming-up (non-specific)(b) Very nervous and irritable (negatives)(c) Looking for coach/parent/partner

(a) Stretching and talking gibberish(b) Focussing on uncontrollables(c) Nervously taking kit off too soon

(a) Nervous and negative thoughts(b) Lack of specific preparation(c) No visualisation of race – just “see how it goes”

(a) Extremely nervous (some distress)(b) Scared of opposition(c) All negative thoughts

(a) Trying to maintain pace(b) Lack of focus – negative thoughts – slowing down(c) Just trying to finish without any thought to running faster


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too! Sometimes even a tear is shed as the fi nishing line approaches and especially at the end of a marathon when victory or a big PB is about to be recorded.

Emotions will be in full view this summer at the greatest show on earth and a myriad of sentiments will be apparent to onlookers with tears of joy and sadness along with expressions of delight, anger and frustration. These emotions need to be controlled during competition, but afterwards the more emotion the better as far as the TV commentator or spectator is concerned – it’s all part of the theatre of sport.

Interestingly, as part of the survey, the mindsets during a competition diff ered greatly when performing well as opposed to a poor performance. In terms of running, emotions were also diverse from event to event (800m-marathon) and the mindsets of some poor-performance athletes were admittedly absurd, but nonetheless relevant: thinking about “socialising”, past/future lifestyle events, considerations of never running again. This is clear evidence of counter-productive “mental dissociation” in the extreme. However, the three most consistent responses are listed below:

Although no research data was taken for fi eld events (this may be the topic of a future article), each discipline has its own point of execution where aggression is released. A shot putter will usually get “fi red-up” before they enter the circle and more so when they release the implement.

A javelin thrower, however, may have a more latent aggression with much control needed on the run-up before hurling the spear into the stratosphere. Likewise a long

jumper needs a fast run-up to the board before exploding upwards and forwards to the sand-pit, while a high jumper needs more restraint to enact the drive into and over the bar and it is quite common to see them rehearse their execution before they

too! Sometimes even a tear is shed as the

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start their run-up toward take off .Although this article has tried to list some

of the mindsets associated with good and poor performance, it hasn’t tried to instruct on how improvements can be made or indeed eradicated. There is a long list of techniques including self talk, affi rmations, reframing, pattern-breaking, visualisation, psychosynthesis, swish patterns and detachment to name, but only a few which can help to improve performance signifi cantly and would make an extensive article in itself.

By focusing on the reversal theory developed by Apter and Smith in the 1970s, in the previous article and in looking at more practical ingredients to optimise mental focus in this one, what these two articles have done is to emphasise that without a good and flexible mindset no athlete will ever reach their full potential. Train the body (train to train and race) and train the mind (train for excellence) and for any eventuality and success will surely follow.

» David Lowes is a former international athlete, Level 4 coach and performance section editor of AW while Dr Matt Long works for UKA in coach education

Event Good performance Poor performance

800m (a) Completely focused on position/pace (a) Mindset fluctuating over final 250m (b) Total focus on execution (high arousal) (b) Negative thoughts – too fast – shouldn’t be (c) Unaware of crowd and aware of athletes here (total lack of confidence – low arousal) in peripheral vision only (intense focus) (c) Aware of crowd, noise and all athletes

5000m (a) focused on correct pace (execution) (a) Wanting race to finish (unhappy) (b) Focus on outcome (performance) (b) Poor focus (looking only 100m ahead) (c) Bell causes adrenaline rush (speed up) (c) Sound of bell is a relief (one lap left)

Marathon (a) focused on pace and first 15-18 miles (a) Focus on just finishing with no pre- (damage limitation) conceived race plan (no back-up plan) (b) Lapses in concentration with time to (b) Mind wandering with little or no focus think about training, lifestyle (stress reliever) on the event (lack of focus and planning) (c) Increasing and intense focus after 18 (c) Aware of crowds and specific people and miles to offset fatigue and maintain form landmarks. Aware of every mile and step (focussing no more than two miles ahead) when tired

Cross (a) Range of emotions – aggression at start, (a) Lack of motivation and concentration, country relatively relaxed in mid-race and aggressive wanting race to finish as soon as possible on hills and finish (positive) (lack of planning) (b) Lapses in concentration and emotions (b) Total disinterest in race, unable to stop (dependent on spectators/coach cheering) competitors passing (inefficient pacing) (c) Different mindset over different terrain (c) Feeling of inadequacy and wondering – mud, uphill, downhill, flat (focus) if all the effort is worth it (low self-esteem)

“Many athletes have experienced the phenomenon of the hairs standing up on the back of their necks or a shiver running down their spine when they enter the home straight in front of a rapturous full stadium”

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ANALYSING your running gait can help to solve many aches and pains and prevent many of them from re-occurring.

To analyse your own running gait on a treadmill you will need someone to video you and have a camera capable of slow motion. Most standard video cameras run at 25 frames per second, which is fi ne, and some phone cameras are also capable of this.

The standard view is from directly behind the treadmill. When fi lming, ensure that you are directly in the middle or it will aff ect the accuracy of your assessment. The camera should be far enough away to enable you to capture from at least the middle of the upper back to the feet and preferably be able to zoom in to just the feet.

On the treadmill you will need to be in shorts and barefoot or in low, tight-fi tting socks. A simple method is to walk at a steady pace (2.5mph/4kph) on the treadmill and video 20 seconds of the whole body, then 20 seconds from the hips down to the feet, then another 20 seconds with more of the knees down to the feet and

fi nally just the feet and ankles. This is done both barefoot and in trainers. The same sequences are repeated running at a decent pace – not jogging, but at a steady rhythm. This is anything between 4.5-8mph (7-12kph).

Trying to look at the images on a camera or phone screen is not really suffi cient, so a link or an upload to a larger screen is advised. Play the videos back using the slow motion and freeze-frame or frame-by-frame jog-forward buttons.

On occasions more will be revealed about the true running style if done when you are tired. It is advisable to go for a decent run and then look at the gait on the treadmill or track and you will see more changes than when feeling fresh. On the track, point the camera from lane two at the end of the bend down lane one and have the runner run around the inside lane. Start the recording as the runner comes around the bend and the camera should pick them up as they go past. Try to capture the same sections of the body as described above (flats or spikes are best – barefoot will make you sore)!

What to look for – basic check listPELVIS – DIP/SWAY/ANTERIOR TILTThe hip should not drop by more than a few degrees and the knee should be directly under the hip. If the knees are “knocking” together and there is little daylight between them there is insuffi cient control and strength in the gluteal muscles.

This shows as much hip-dip as is allowable. There is daylight between the knees and the middle of the knee is reasonably well under the middle of the hip (see picture 2 for a poor representation).

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KNEE ROTATION – CAN YOU SEE THE HAMSTRINGS?If the gluteal strength is poor and the hip flexor and iliotibial band is too tight then the leg rotates inwards. When this happens the hamstring tendons are not “square” behind the knee. The inside hamstring is seen more in the middle of the picture and the outside hamstring is disappearing around to the outside of the knee. In this case look to strengthen your gluteals and lengthen the hip flexor and iliotibial band.

The hamstrings are not central (the stringy sticking out tendons from the back of the thigh are the hamstrings).

MID-FOOT – CAN THE BIG TOE BE SEEN ON THE INSIDE OF THE FOOT?The big toe should be able to be seen on the inside of the foot during the whole of the time it is on the ground. If it is not and the foot is hiding it then the athlete is running with their foot too turned-out and will be loading the inside of the foot, shin and Achilles more than they should be.

If the toe is not visible on the inside of the foot, the most common reason is tight calf muscles. This stops the runner from being able to bend the knee over the top of the foot and thus the body takes a path of least resistance and the foot turns out, the knee rolls in and the running pattern is set.

IS THERE A MID-FOOT BULGE ON THE INSIDE OF THE FOOT?This is closely related to the big toe position and is caused by the same tightness in some cases. The foot should maintain a decent arch on the inside of the foot and not collapse in. The collapse of the arch shows a weakness of the foot, in particular in the tibialis posterior muscle. This muscle runs down the inside of the shin and under the inside of the foot like a stirrup. It is responsible for holding the arch up and for controlling the impact of the foot as it strikes the ground. Picture 3 shows a poorly

controlled arch. If the arch does roll in, add some strength work for the tibialis posterior as part of your conditioning.

If you look at these areas and act accordingly, then you will either solve many common aches and pains or prevent many from occurring as well as making your running pattern much more effi cient – and that means faster! All of the exercises for this analysis have been discussed in previous articles and the next article will discuss the sort of drills you can use to help change your gait once you have identifi ed the issues in strength and length and corrected them.

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OVERSEASAUSTRALIAMosman, June 17Women 10km: 2 AMY STAFFORD 37:56

AUSTRIARied, June 17Men 100 (-0.4): 1 ELIJAH WINN 10.70. 200 (0.0): 1 WINN 21.25; 3 RICHARD STRACHAN 21.88. 400: 2 ANDREW STEELE 46.32; 5 STRACHAN 46.93. 110H (-0.2): 1 J Fourie (RSA) 13.59; 2 MATT HUDSON 13.88. Ht1 (-0.9): 2 MATT HUDSON 13.95. Women 200 (0.1): 1 LOUISE BLOOR 23.60. 100H (-0.3): 1 B Schrott 13.07 (13.01/-0.2 ht); 2 D O’Rourke (IRL) 13.09. LJ: 1 DOMINIQUE BLAIZE 6.45/-0.5

BELARUSMinsk, June 12EUROPEAN champion Nadezhda Ostapchuk set a national outdoor record with her world-leading 21.13m in the shot. Oksana Menkova equalled her own national record and world lead with 78.19m in the women’s hammer.

Anastasiya Mironchyk-Ivanova and Veronika Shutkova were both over 7.00m in the long jump.Men: HJ: A Churyla 2.25. PV: 1 S Tivonchik 5.60. SP: P Lyzhin 20.48. HT: 1 P Krivitskiy 80.25; 2 A Vorontsov 80.25; 3 V Devyatovskiy 79.60; 4 D Marshin (AZE, M40) 79.56 (rec); 5 Y Shayunov 79.19. Women: 400: 1 S Usovich 51.00; 2 H Tashpulatova 51.43; 3 I Usovich 51.69; 4 Y Yushchenko 52.16. 800: 1 M Aydin (TUR) 2:00.23 (rec). LJ: A Mironchyk-Ivanova 7.08/1.9; 2 V Shutkova 7.01/1.1; O Sudareva 6.85/-0.1. SP: 1 N Ostapchuk 21.13 (rec); 2 N Mikhnevich 19.72. HT: O Menkova 78.19 (eq rec); 2 E Matoshka 76.56; 3 O Tsander 70.33

BELGIUMBelgian Championships, Brussels, June 17KEVIN BORLEE set a Belgian record with a 44.56 400m heat and backed up his form with a 44.63 final. His brother Jonathan, who previously held the record with 44.71, won the 200 m in 20.32.Men: 200 (1.5): J Borlee 20.32. 400: 1 K Borlee 44.63 (ht: 44.56 (rec)); 2 A Gillet 46.03. 110H (0.4): 1 A Deghelt 13.64; 2 S Thingalaya (IND) 13.65. 400H: M Bultheel 49.60. Women: 200 (0.5): 1 H Claes 23.33; 2 O Borlee 23.34. 100H (1.0): 1 A Zagre 12.92; 2 E Berings 12.95

CANADAEdmonton, June 16WORLD champion Yohan Blake warmed up for the Jamaican trials with a 10.05 100m victory overTrell Kimmons, who ran 10.11.

World champion Jason Richardson clocked 13.16 in the 110 m hurdles to equal his season’s best.

Good home victories came via Olympic bronze medallist Priscilla Lopes-Schliep in the 100m hurdles (12.76) and shot-putter Dylan Armstrong (21.02m).

Men: 100 (0.0): 1 Y Blake (JAM) 10.05; 2 T Kimmons (USA) 10.11; 3 L Clarke (JAM) 10.13; 4 J Saidy Ndure (NOR) 10.15. 200 (2.4): 1 M Mathieu (BAH) 20.40; 2 T Harris 20.42. 1500: 1 N Brannen (CAN) 3:36.79; 2 P van der Westhuizen (RSA) 3:37.29. 110H (0.7): 1 J Richardson (USA) 13.16; 2 RWilson (USA) 13.31; 3 D Faulk (USA) 13.36. SP: 1 D Armstrong 21.02; 2 R Whiting (USA) 20.71; 3 J Rodhe 20.42; 4 C Cantwell (USA) 20.36. Women: 100 (1.3): 1 S Brooks (JAM) 11.05. 200 (3.0): S Brooks 22.92. 800: 1 L Beriket 2:01.81; 2 K Sinclair (JAM) 2:01.98. 100H (1.0): 1 P Lopes-Schliep 12.76; 2 N Ali 12.78. LJ: B Glenn (USA) 6.50/0.0Victoria, June 13Men: 400: 1 M Mitchell (USA) 45.97. 800: 1 D Solomon (USA) 1:46.14. 1500: 1 N Brannen 3:39.42; 2 G Heath (USA) 3:39.81; 3 S Kisorio (KEN) 3:40.04. SP: 1 D Armstrong 21.00. JT: 1 C Moss 81.21. Women: 800: 1 M Bishop 2:01.00; 3 D Cummins (W35) 2:02.70; 4 H Stellingwerff 2:02.93. 100H: (1.1): 1 V Crawford (USA) 12.92; 2 P Felicien 13.00; 3 P George 13.09

FINLANDTurku, June 13THE 800m 2009 world champion, Caster Semenya, set a South African record over 600mMen: 1500: 1 B Mansour (BRN) 3:39.66. 5000: J Kiprono (KEN) 13:32.78. PV: 5 PAUL WALKER 5.01. LJ: K Mokoena 8.13/2.0. Women: 800: C Semenya 1:25.56 (rec); 2 T Manou (AUS) 1:26.28; 3 T Andrianova (RUS) 1:30.74. 100H (1.4): Y Poplavskaya (BLR) 12.99 (12.85/2.4 ht)

FRANCEAngers, June 17CHRISTOPHE LEMAITRE won a quality sprint double. He ran a windy 9.94 in the 100m and then 20.31 in the 200m. Other impressive winners were Yannick Fonsat at 400m and Garfield Darien in the 110m hurdles.Men: 100: (2.6): 1 C Lemaitre 9.94 (10.20/1.6 ht); 2 J Vicaut 10.05; 3 E Biron 10.10; 4 B Bassaw 10.20; 6 R Pognon 10.34. 200: (0.5): 1 C Lemaitre 20.31; 2 B Bassaw 20.58; 3 J Vicaut 20.58. 400: 1 Y Fonsat 45.39; 2 T Venel 45.68. 800: P Bosse 1:48.52. 1500: 1 F Carvalho 3:46.90. 3000sc: M Mekhissi-Benabbad 8:27.80. 110H (-0.8): 1 G Darien 13.28; 2 S Coco-Viloin 13.56; 3 L Doucoure 13.56. 400H: M Kasse Hann (SEN) 49.04; 2 H Kechi 49.91. HJ: 1 M Hanany 2.25. PV: R Lavillenie 5.85; 2 R Mesnil 5.62. LJ: 1 K Ndiss Badji (SEN) 8.02/1.2; 2 F Erin 8.01/2.4 (7.86); 3 S Sdiri 7.98/1.1. Dec: 1 F Geffrouais 8118. Women: 100: (1.6): 1 R Zang Milama (GAB) 11.03 (rec) (11.11/1.8 ht); 2 M Soumaré 11.21 (11.31 ht); 3 C Arron (W35) 11.34 (11.27/1.0 ht). 200 (0.5): 1 M Soumare 22.74; 2 J Danois 22.86. 400: M Hurtis 52.17. 1500: H Dehiba 4:18.60. 400H: P Anacharsis 55.97. PV: 1 V Boslak 4.40. TJ: 1 F Mbango (W35) 14.27/0.9. HT: S Falzon 70.57

GERMANYWattenscheid, June 17DAVID STORL in the shot, Robert Harting in the discus and Christina Obergfoll in the javelin gained top-class wins.Men: 200 (1.1): 1 J Reus 20.58; 2 A Menga 20.64 (20.55/0.6 ht). 400H: 1 G Fleischhauer 49.74. HJ: 1 E Onnen 2.25; 2 R Spank 2.22. PV: 1 M Mohr 5.82; 2 R Holzdeppe 5.77; 3 K Dilla 5.72; 4 B Otto 5.72. SP: 1 D Storl 20.96. DT:

1 R Harting 67.79. HT: 1 M Esser 75.38. 10,000W: Y Diniz 39:46.74. Women: 400: 1 E Cremer 52.21. 1500: 1 C Harrer 4:11.04. 3000sc: A Moldner-Schmidt 9:42.42. TJ: 1 J Elbe 14.06/0.6. JT: 1 C Obergfoll 65.86; 2 L Stahl 64.35; 3 K Molitor 63.20Ratigen, June 14/15ALGERIAN Larbi Bouraada broke his African decathlon record with 8332.

Julia Machtig added 25 points to her best in winning the women’s heptathlon, setting PBs in the shot and long jump.Men: Dec: 1 L Bouraada (ALG) 8332 (Afr rec) (10.58/0.6, 7.57/-0.4, 13.64, 2.09, 47.40, 14.78w/2.4, 34.80, 4.70, 67.68, 4:24.08); 2 J Knobel 8228 (11.04/0.6, 7.21/-0.5, 15.89, 1.94, 48.89, 14.61w/2.4, 43.56, 4.90, 71.38, 4:48.24); 3 Y García (CUB) 8005. Women: Hep: 1 J Machtig 6345 (14.28/0.9, 1.75, 15.98, 25.07/-0.2, 6.49/1.5, 47.54, 2:16.92); 6 GRACE CLEMENTS 5685 (14.35/0.1, 1.75, 12.60, 26.43/0.4, 5.86/1.1, 41.51 2:16.16)Borgholzhausen, June 16Men 6M: 14 KEVIN SHEPPARD 30:48Ratingen, June 14/15Women Hep: 6 GRACE CLEMENTS 5685 (14.35/0.1, 1.75, 12.60, 26.43/0.4, 5.86/1.1, 41.51, 2:16.16)Oelde, June 8Men 10km: 8 KEVIN SHEPPARD 32:13

HUNGARYSzekszard, June 17Men: DT: Z Kovago 67.91. HT: K Pars 80.28

KENYAKenyan Championships, Kasarani, June 15IN the 10,000m trial, Vivian Cheruiyot, who intends to double at the Olympic Games, won in 32:24.51.Men: 100: I Muya 10.38 (10.29 sf). 400: 1 V Mumo 46.10. 800: 1 A Chemut 1:46.1; 2 C Kiplagat 1:46.4; 3 R Kiplagat 1:46.7. 1500: 1 C Mwangangi Ndiku 3:33.85; 2 J Magut 3:34.6; 3 A Chesebe 3:35.02. 5000: 1 G Kipsang 13:31.3; 2 J Maiyo 13:32.0; 3 T Kiptoo 13:33.1. 3000sc: 1 A Mutai 8:27.7; 2 W Maraba 8:28.0; 3 A Chirchir 8:28.2. 400H: 1 B Mucheru 49.81 JT: 1 J Yego 77.06. 20kmW: D Kimutai 1:23:36. Women: 400: 1 J Zakari 52.1; 2 P Jelimo 52.9. 800: 1 E Sum 1:59.75; 2 J Jelagat 2:00.09. 1500: 1 H Obiri 4:07.4; 2 M Wangare 4:09.0; 3 M Kuria 4:11.0. 5000: 1 G Cherono 15:39.5; 2 V Nyaurai 15:40.8; 3 J Kisa 15:41.7. 10,000: 1 V Cheruiyot 32:24.51; 2 J Chepkirui 32:24.71; 3 S Kipyego 32:26.82; 4 F Kiplagat 32:27.54; 5 P Jepleting 32:38.29; 6 B Saina 32:46.81; 7 M Akai 32:47.67. 3000sc: 1 M Njoroge 9:40.0; 2 I Kiyeng 9:41.3; 3 F Chemutai 9:42.8

POLANDWarsaw, June 16Men: HJ 1 M Essa Barshim (QAT) 2.30Bielsko-Biała, June 17Men 20kmW: 9 ALEX WRIGHT 90:44Bielsko-Biała, June 17Women: PV: 6 A Olko-Massey (SB/POL) 3.80Sopot, June 9Women 400: 5 REBECCA PILE 55.64

RUSSIAZhukovskiy, June 17A FAST women’s 1500m saw Yekaterina Poistogova clocking 4:00.11 ahead of world indoor record-holder Yelena Soboleva.100: (2.3): 1 R Sakalauskas (LTU) 10.08 (10.23 ht); 2 R Guliyev (TUR) 10.15; 3 A Brednev 10.19 (10.19/-0.1 ht); 4 A Adams (SKN) 10.22. 400: 1 V Krasnov 46.15. 800: 1 O Osmolovych (UKR)

1:46.87; 2 E Awoke ETH 1:46.89. 1500: A Abinet (ETH) 3:40.02. LJ: 1 A Menkov 8.06/0.0. TJ: 1 A Fyodorov 16.55. HT: 1 I Vinichenko 77.29; 2 K Ikonnikov 76.57; 3 D Velikopolskiy 73.01. JT: 1 I Zaytsev (UZB) 85.03; 2 V Iordan 80.85. Women: 200: r1: (1.8) 1 O Belkina 22.90; 2 Y Katsura 23.09. r2: (-0.3): 1 Y Gushchina 22.95; 2 T Williams SKN 22.96; 3 E Savlinis 23.16. 400: r1: 1 O Tovarnova 52.64. r2: 1 L Litvinova 51.76; 2 J Cuddihy (IRL) 51.98; 3 K Vdovina 52.37. 1500: 1 E Poyistogova 4:00.11; 2 E Soboleva 4:01.14; 3 E Martynova 4:02.75; 4 A Muryasova 4:08.91. 100H: (0.6): 1 A Talay (BLR) 12.79 (12.83/1.3 ht); 2 O Samylova 12.82 (12.84/1.5 ht); 3 T Dektyareva 12.96 (13.02 ht). 400H: 1 I Davydova 54.61. HJ: 1 T Angelsen (NOR) 1.95; 2 I Gordeyeva 1.95; 3 M Demireva (BUL) 1.92. SP: 1 A Avdeyeva 19.54. HT: 1 T Lysenko 75.48; 2 G Khanafeyeva 73.48; 3 Y Moreno (CUB) 72.40; 4 H Skydan UKR 71.53Moscow, June 13IN THE top-class middle distance races, Svetlana Podosyonova improved from 4:07 to a European leading-time of the year of 3:59.61. Yekaterina Gorbunova was also inside four minutes with Yelena Soboleva just outside. The previously banned former world champion Tatyana Tomashova was sixth in 4:01.95 at the age of 36. In the 800m, Yekaterina Poistogova went inside 1:58 at 800m.Men: 800: 1 S Poistogov 1:46.02. Women: 800: 1 Y Poistogova 1:57.93; 2 Y Kofanova 1:58.83; 3 Y Tutayeva 1:59.40; 4 T Markelova 1:59.43; 5 Y Kupina 1:59.85. 1500: 1 S Podosyonova 3:59.61; 2 Y Gorbunova 3:59.89; 3 Y Soboleva 4:00.33; 4 K Khaleyeva 4:00.53; 5 Y Arzhakova 4:00.82; 6 T Tomashova (W35) 4:01.95

SLOVAKIASlovakian Championships, Banska Bystrica, June 16Men: 400H: 1 M Kucera 50.73. JT: 1 M Benak 78.97 Women: 800: 1 L Klocova 2:05.05. LJ: 1 J Veldakova 6.64/0.9; 2 R Medgyesova 6.48/1.0

SLOVENIAVelenje, June 14DANNY TALBOT warmed up for the weekend’s under-23 championships with a winning sprint double of 10.24/20.71.Men 100: r2 (0.1): 1 DANNY TALBOT 10.24. 200: r1 (0.1): 1 TALBOT 20.71. 400: r3: 3 TOM DRUCE 46.51; 5 RICHARD STRACHAN 46.60; 6 ANDREW STEELE 46.62. HT: 7 ALEX SMITH 72.90. Women TJ: 7 YASMINE REGIS 12.75/-0.3. HT: 5 ZOE DERHAM 65.75; 6 SARAH HOLT 65.61. JT: 6 LAURA WHITTINGHAM 50.56

SPAINCórdoba, June 17M50: 100 (-0.6): 1 DOUGIE DONALD 12.55. 200 (-0.3): 1 DONALD 25.30Barcelona, June 16Women 1500: 9 SUMMER IBRAHIM (U17) 4:37.53Córdoba, June 16Women 600: 2 CATHERINE BLAKEMAN (U17) 1:41.25Málaga, June 16Men 110H (1.4): 2 GEORGE PORTER (U20) 15.96

SWEDENHelsingborg, June 17Men DT: 7 BRETT MORSE 60.85; 10 ABDUL BUHARI 53.70.Sundsvall, June 17HAYLEY JONES showed good form with

a sprint double, but the wind denied her an Olympic ‘B’ qualifier at 200m. Laura Turner returned from injury, but found it a struggle and could only run 11.95 for 100m.Men: 110H (1.1): 1 F Townsend 13.39; 2 P Nossmy 13.56. Women: 100: A (1.0): 1 HAYLEY JONES 11.42; 4 LAURA TURNER 11.95. Ht1 (1.0): 2 TURNER 12.04. 200: A (2.2): 1 JONES 23.22.Bottnaryd, June 16Men DT: 1 G Kanter (EST) 67.71; 2 M Israel (EST) 63.07; 5 BRETT MORSE 60.94. Women SP: 3 RACHEL WALLADER 15.55Huddinge, June 16Men 100 (1.8): 1 STEPHEN DUNLOP 10.75.Gothenburg, June 14MUKHTAR MOHAMMED finished third in the 800m as Andy Baddeley, who has been in winning form at 1500m, was below-par in seventh just inside 1:48.Men 400: 1 R Yousif (NEB/SUD) 45.44; 2 ROBERT TOBIN 45.76. 800: A: 1 T Makhloufi (ALG) 1:45.26; 2 M Hamada (EGY) 1:45.89; 3 MUKHTAR MOHAMMED 1:46.89; 5 GUY LEARMONTH 1:47.64; 7 ANDY BADDELEY 1:47.80. B: 9 ED JACKSON 1:50.91. 1500: 1 A Anou (ALG) 3:38.21; 3 JAMES BREWER 3:41.01. 5000: 1 T Ayeko (UGA) 13:28.38. TJ: 6 DANIEL LEWIS 15.21/1.7. Women 100: B (-1.0): 6 ANIKE SHAND-WHITTINGHAM 12.28. 800: 5 C Mageean (UCD/IRL) 2:05.13. 100H (0.1): 3 ZARA HOHN 13.84. HJ: eq7 ISOBEL POOLEY 1.78. SP: 3 RACHEL WALLADER 15.67

UKRAINEUkraine Championships, Yalta, June 13IN-FORM Olesya Povkh clocked an 11.11 100m. In a quality women’s 800m, seven were inside 2:01.Men: 400: 1 V Butrym 45.90. 3000sc: 1 V Slobodenyuk 8:37.12. LJ: 1 I Lykhachov 7.90 (7.83); 2 V Kuznetsov 7.90 (7.79). SP: 1 A Semenov 20.05. JT: Qual: O Pyatnytsa 84.32. Women: 100 (-0.4): 1 T Povkh 11.11 (11.14/ 0.8 sf); 2 N Pogrebnyak 11.29 (11.20/2.0 ht). 200 (-0.5): 1 Y Bryzgina 22.69 (23.10/0.0 ht); 2 V Pyatachenko 22.71; 3 H Stuy 22.93; 4 M Ryemyen 22.97. 400: 1 A Logvynenko 51.34 (51.19 ht); 2 N Pygyda 51.42 (51.50 ht). 800: 1 N Lupu 1:58.46; 2 Y Krevsun 1:59.25; 3 O Zhushman 1:59.32; 4 L Lobanova 1:59.62; 5 T Petlyuk 2:00.47; 6 O Lyakhova 2:00.55; 7 A Tkachuk (U20) 2:00.98. 1500: 1 A Shevchenko 4:18.93. in ht: Y Krevsun 4:06.50. 3000sc: 1 S Shmidt 9:31.16. HJ: O Kholosha 1.93; 2 V Styopina (W35) 1.90; 3 I Gerashchenko 1.90; 4 V Palamar 1.90; 5 I Mikhalchenko (W40) 1.87 (W40 world rec). LJ: V Rybalko 6.95/1.9); 2 M Tverdohlib 6.80/0.8

UNITED STATESReston, June 17Women 5km: 4 DEEDEE LOUGHRAN (W50) 19:56New York, June 17Men: 5M: 26 PAUL THOMPSON (M45) 26:09USA Half-Marathon Championships, Duluth, June 16BOTH Kara Goucher and Abdi Abdirahman continued their London 2012 Olympic Games preparations with victories.

Goucher set a course record of 69:46 after passing 10km in 33:23.

Abdirahman won in 62:46.Men: HM: 1 A Abdirahman 62:46; 2 B Gotcher 62:49; 3 I Burrell 62:51. Women: HM: 1 K Goucher 69:46; 2 M Krifchin 70:56; 3 M Frey 71:45.

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TRACK JUNE 18BMC REGIONAL RACES, DurhamMen: 1500: A: 1 M Hynes (N Yks M) 3:48.8; 2 C Boyek (Shild, U20) 3:49.4; 3 A Russell (Kend) 3:55.9; 4 C Johnson (Gate, U20) 3:56.9; 5 J Robertson (Scar, U20) 3:57.6; 6 M Grimes (Dur) 3:58.4; 7 P White (M’bro) 3:58.7. B: 3 A Wallett (NSP, U17) 4:04.0; 6 C Dunne (N Yks M, M35) 4:06.3. C: 8 I Twaddle (NSP, M40) 4:13.6Mixed events: 1500: D: 4 M Lonsdale (Gate, U15) 4:17.4; 5 A Gibson (Morp, W) 4:21.1; 7 J Armstrong (Gate, U15) 4:25.7; 9 C Wood (AUS, W) 4:32.3. E: 2 A Snook (J&H, W) 4:28.9; 3 C Price (Dur, U20W) 4:30.5; 4 J Allen (M’bro, U13) 4:36.9; 5 A Owen (Loft, W) 4:42.5; 6 C Loredo (New M, U17W) 4:43.1. F: 2 P Stone (M’bro, U15W) 4:44.3; 4 S Montgomery (Blay, U17W) 4:50.6; 5 K Hedley (Morp, U13) 4:54.6; 6 S Burnett (Birt, U15W) 4:57.3

JUNE 17McCAIN YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUE MIDLAND PREMIER NORTH, CoventryMATCH: 1 Birchfield H 867; 2 City of Stoke 780.5; 3 Solihull & Smallheath 694; 4 Coventry Godiva H 652; 5 Wolverhampton & Bilston 616.5; 6 Halesowen C 546U17 men: 100: A: 1 F Batchelor (Bir) 11.2. 200: A: 1 F Batchelor (Bir) 22.9. 400: A: 1 K Brown (SSH) 51.4; 2 T Blundell (Bir) 51.4. 3000: A: 1 J Barnes (Cov) 9:19.3. 100H: A: 1 J Lowe (Bir) 14.1; 2 C Kenny (Stoke) 14.8. 400H: A: 1 T Christie (W&B) 59.8; 2 B Millward (Stoke) 60.0. 4x100: 1 Cov 44.3; 2 Bir 45.2; 3 SSH 46.2; 4 Stoke 46.2. 4x400: 1 Bir 3:34.9; 2 Cov 3:36.8; 3 Stoke 3:40.0. LJ: A: 1 T Harrington (Bir) 6.73U15: 100: A: 1 M Amed (Cov) 11.8; 2 L Pritchard (Hales) 12.0. B: 1 D Minamore (Bir) 11.8. 200: A: 1 R Johnson (Bir) 23.9; 2 C Cooke (Stoke) 24.3. B: 1 E Walker (Bir) 24.0. 300: A: 1 R Johnson (Bir) 38.3; 2 J Mann (Stoke) 38.4. 800: A: 1 J Mann (Stoke) 2:03.3; 2 T Dodd (Bir) 2:04.7; 3 N Geraghty (Hales) 2:08.6. B: 1 C Cooke (Stoke) 2:07.7. 4x100: 1 Bir 47.7. HJ: A: 1 R Esien (SSH) 1.83. SP: A: 1 W Knight (Stoke) 12.21. JT: A: 1 H Morbey (Bir) 43.28U13: 1500: A: 1 C Maddock (Stoke) 4:50.9. 75H: A: 1 J Browning (Stoke) 14.0. B: 1 L Faulkner (Cov) 13.5. SP: A: 1 L Wright (Hales) 9.21U17 women: 100: A: 1 R Barrett (SSH) 12.4; 2 C Jones (Bir) 12.5. 200: A: 1 C Jones (Bir) 26.0. 300: A: 1 A Hillyard (Bir) 40.3; 2 G Hartigan (Cov) 40.9. B: 1 G Rogers (Bir) 40.7. 800: A: 1 T Stone (Stoke) 2:21.3. 1500: A: 1 S Rainsley (Cov) 4:43.3. 3000: A: 1 L Holt (Stoke) 10:17.4. 80H: A: 1 E Wake (Bir) 12.0. 300H: A: 1 G Rogers (Bir) 44.3. 4x100: 1 Bir 50.4; 2 Cov 52.0. 4x300: 1 Bir 2:58.0; 2 Cov 3:00.2; 3 W&B 3:06.7; 4 SSH 3:07.5; 5 Stoke 3:13.8. HJ: A: 1 R Saneie (Bir) 1.61; 2 A Ndekugri (W&B) 1.61. LJ: A: 1 E Wake (Bir) 5.36. B: 1 B Roberts (Bir) 5.18. SP: A: 1 E Cook (Bir) 10.88U15: 100: A: 1 B Catchpowle (SSH) 12.5; 2 S Higgins (Cov) 12.9. B: 1 P White (SSH) 12.8. 200: A: 1 B Catchpowle (SSH) 26.1. 800: A: 1 M Cogan (Stoke) 2:22.9. 1500: A: 1 G Rafferty (Stoke) 4:54.2. 75H: A: 1 E Lambrou (Bir) 12.1; 2 D Jansen Van Rensburg (SSH) 12.3; 3 A Townsend (Stoke) 12.5. B: 1 S Mulholland (Bir) 12.3; 2 C Esegbona (Stoke) 12.4. 4x100: 1 SSH 51.0; 2 W&B 52.1; 3 Bir 53.2. HJ: A: 1 G Dempsey (Bir) 1.61

U13: 75: A: 1 E Cunningham (Cov) 10.0; 2 A Bates (SSH) 10.3. B: 1 K Preston (SSH) 10.4. 150: A: 1 E Cunningham (Cov) 19.9; 2 A Bailey (SSH) 20.6. B: 1 K Preston (SSH) 20.9; 2 J Southwell (Cov) 21.3; 3 H Franks (Stoke) 21.9. 1200: A: 1 A Miles (W&B) 4:05.0; 2 K Simpson (Hales) 4:14.3. B: 1 L Higgins (Hales) 4:15.1. 70H: A: 1 A Bates (SSH) 11.8. 4x100: 1 SSH 55.5; 2 Cov 57.2; 3 Stoke 57.9; 4 Hales 58.0. HJ: A: 2 A Bates (SSH) 1.40. SP: A: 1 N Birmingham (Bir) 8.75

MIDLAND PREMIER SOUTH, CardiffMATCH: 1 Swansea Hs 975; 2 Cardiff AAC 801; 3 Cheltenham & County H 788; 4 Yate & District 590; 5 Radley 453.5; 6 Bristol & West 383.5U17 men: 200: A (-2.7): 1 J Evans (Yate) 22.63. 3000: A: 1 J Hopkins (Swan) 9:00.78. 100H: A (-0.8): 1 R Phillips (Yate) 14.49; 2 M Wilson (Swan) 14.58; 3 L Gardiner (Chelt) 14.83. 400H: A: 1 R Phillips (Yate) 56.31; 2 R Cooper (Card) 58.55. 4x100: 1 Yate 45.53. 4x400: 1 Yate 3:32.2. PV: A: 1 L Preece (Swan) 3.80; 2 L Gardiner (Chelt) 3.50. B: 1 J Hollisey-McLean (Swan) 3.30. HT: A: 1 J Palmer (Card) 57.63. B: 1 M Holmes (Card) 44.61U15: 200: A (-1.7): 1 B Clarke (Chelt) 24.12. 80H: A (-1.0): 1 J Spence (Yate) 11.78; 2 H Hillman (Card) 12.30; 3 R Harris (Swan) 12.69. 4x100: 1 Card 49.04; 2 Chelt 49.24. HJ: A: 1 M Keller-Jenkins (Swan) 1.97; 2 T Trotman (Card) 1.85. PV: A: 1 I Quereshi (Chelt) 2.70. LJ: A: 1 I Quereshi (Chelt) 5.99U13: 200: A (-1.4): 1 S Wink (Card) 26.83. 75H: A (-2.3): 1 B Paris (Card) 13.02. HJ: A: 1 J Worman (Chelt) 1.45U17 women: 800: A: 1 O Gwynn (Swan) 2:20.17; 2 G Morgan (Card) 2:21.37. 1500: A: 1 E Atkinson (Card) 4:42.09; 2 L Philippart (Swan) 4:48.16. 3000: A: 1 E Davies (Swan) 10:25.01; 2 R Evans (Card) 10:45.62. 80H: A (-1.9): 1 M Courtney (Chelt) 12.48. 300H: A: 1 L Fligelstone (Swan) 46.48; 2 H Dent (Yate) 47.53. 4x100: 1 Card 52.70; 2 Chelt 52.80. 4x300: 1 Chelt 2:57.8; 2 Swan 3:00.3; 3 Card 3:04.2. HJ: A: 1 A Martin (Chelt) 1.60. PV: A: 1 C Atkins (Swan) 2.90; 2 O Evans (Card) 2.90. LJ: A: 1 E Walters (Swan) 5.17. SP: A: 1 A Sherry (Chelt) 12.17. DT: A: 1 S Nicholas (Swan) 34.28. HT: A: 1 C Smith (Swan) 33.15U15: 100: A (-3.9): 1 H Brier (Swan) 12.61. 200: A (-1.8): 1 H Brier (Swan) 25.48. 75H: A (-1.1): 1 J Merrick (Swan) 12.09. 4x100: 1 Swan 51.39; 2 Yate 53.15. HJ: A: 1 J Harry (Swan) 1.55. PV: A: 1 A Barnes (Swan) 2.60. LJ: A: 1 E Wright (Yate) 5.33. SP: A: 1 E Cockrill (Swan) 9.84. DT: A: 1 M Bird (Chelt) 27.64U13: 150: A (-1.1): 1 R Harris (Yate) 21.32; 2 C Lord (Card) 21.67. B (-1.1): 1 A Ahia (Card) 21.32; 2 B Sutton-Page (Chelt) 21.44; 3 G Christmas (Swan) 21.76. 1200: A: 1 E Browne (B&W) 4:07.66. 70H: A (-2.6): 1 L Evans (Card) 12.14. B (-2.3): 1 L Martin (Chelt) 12.50. 4x100: 1 Chelt 55.74; 2 Card 56.57; 3 Swan 57.73. HJ: A: 1 L Evans (Card) 1.42. SP: A: 1 R Jones (Swan) 9.10

MIDLAND 1C, Brierley HillMATCH: 1 Bromsgrove & Redditch 634; 2 Hereford & County/Worcester 498; 3 Gloucester 394; 4 Dudley & Stourbridge 374; 5 Bridgnorth & Wenlock 181.U17 men: HT: A: 1 T Fellowes (Here) 59.11U15: 100: A: 1 B Tuka (D&S) 11.7. 200: A: 1 B Tuka (D&S) 24.4. DT: A: 1 D Cartwright (D&S) 32.33

U13: 75H: A: 1 J Pearson (B&R) 14.0U13 girls: 75: A: 1 M Turton (Here) 10.6. 150: A: 1 M Turton (Here) 21.3; 2 S Pearson (D&S) 21.6. B: 1 P Emela (D&S) 21.5; 2 H Wiseman (B’nth/Wen) 21.9

MIDLAND 1E, CorbyMATCH: 1 Corby 716; 2 Derby 561; 3 Grantham & District 530; 4 Mansfield H 498; 5 Worksop H 476U17 men: 100H: A: 1 J Brown (Gran) 14.9. 400H: A: 1 J Brown (Gran) 53.4. 4x100: 1 Corby 47.0. LJ: A: 1 J Brown (Gran) 6.39. HT: A: 1 D Foster (Corby) 47.77U15: 200: A: 1 J Scott (Mans) 24.4. 80H: A: 1 J Thompson (Derby) 13.0. LJ: A: 1 O Williams (Gran) 5.84; 2 J Thompson (Derby) 5.84. B: 1 J Hilton (Derby) 5.73. DT: A: 1 O Williams (Gran) 33.00U13: HJ: A: 1 N Garrett (Work) 1.45U17 women: 100: A: 1 R Norris (Mans) 12.5. 300: A: 1 R Norris (Mans) 39.2. 3000: A: 1 E Welch (Corby) 10:47.6. TJ: A: 1 B Mortiboy (Mans) 10.59U13: 75: A: 1 K Buchanan (Mans) 10.4. 150: A: 1 K Buchanan (Mans) 20.2; 2 F Wilson (Gran) 21.9. 4x100: 1 Mans 57.4. LJ: A: 1 C Jones (Derby) 4.51

MIDLAND 1SW, CwmbranMATCH: 1 Team Bath 702; 2 Cwmbran Harriers 671; 3 Yeovil Olympiads 654.5; 4 North Somerset 601.5U17 men: 1500: A: 1 A Carter (Bath) 4:09.90. 100H: A: 1 B Timewell (Yeo) 13.98. B: 1 J Tostevin (Yeo) 14.04. 4x100: 1 Bath 46.46; 2 Cwm 46.60. PV: A: 1 D Huntley (Yeo) 3.65. SP: A: 1 J Davies (Yeo) 12.62; 2 S Boulton (Bath) 12.33U15: 100: A: 1 W Kennedy (Bath) 11.64; 2 T Reynolds (Cwm) 11.83. 200: A: 1 T Reynolds (Cwm) 23.94; 2 W Kennedy (Bath) 24.04. 800: A: 1 T Pritchard (Cwm) 2:05.60; 2 S Sommerville (Yeo) 2:06.55. PV: A: 1 K Caines (Yeo) 3.11. SP: A: 1 M Trickey (Yeo) 12.56; 2 J Rosser (Cwm) 11.50U13: 800: A: 1 J Howorth (Bath) 2:18.79. 1500: A: 1 R Howorth (Bath) 4:44.46; 2 B Cureton (N Som) 4:57.54. 75H: A: 1 J Burkey (Bath) 13.88. 4x100: 1 Bath 55.55. LJ: A: 1 J Burkey (Bath) 4.95U17 women: SP: A: 1 E Hutchinson (Bath) 10.44U15: 75H: A: 1 L Gauntlett (Bath) 11.84; 2 G Silcox (Yeo) 12.35. 4x100: 1 N Som 51.98. HJ: A: 1 A Reynolds (Bath) 1.61U13: 150: A: 1 L Rousell (Yeo) 21.74. 1200: A: 1 A Davies (N Som) 4:07.80

NORTHERN PREMIER 3, SportcityMATCH: 1 Sale H Manchester 930; 2 Liverpool H 794; 3 Crewe & Nantwich 730.5; 4 Wirral 694; 5 Blackburn H 610.5; 6 West Cheshire 465U17 men: 200: A: 1 J Platt (C&N) 22.9. 400: A: 1 D Morrison-Massey (Sale) 50.5. 800: A: 1 M Shirling (Liv H) 1:59.2. 100H: A: 1 J Dakin (B’burn) 14.8. 1500SC: A: 1 D Jarvis (Wirr) 4:41.8; 2 P Tyson (Liv H) 4:44.4. 4x100: 1 Sale 46.2; 2 Liv H 46.7; 3 C&N 46.9. 4x400: 1 Liv H 3:36.8; 2 Sale 3:41.2. HJ: A: 1 J Pearse (B’burn) 1.85. PV: A: 1 D Campbell (Sale) 3.50. SP: A: 1 F Ashman (C&N) 12.44; 2 F Mulvaney (Liv H) 12.27U15: 100: A: 1 Z Barnsley (W Ches) 11.8. B: 1 M Pagan (W Ches) 11.9. 200: A: 1 Z Barnsley (W Ches) 24.2. 300: A: 1 M Pagan (W Ches) 37.3. 800: A: 1 J Taylor (Wirr) 2:03.0; 2 Z Holland (W Ches) 2:06.4; 3 J Brown (C&N) 2:07.1; 4 T Clarke (Liv H) 2:09.9. 80H: A: 1 J McMahon (W Ches) 12.5. 4x100: 1 Sale 50.0. PV: A: 1 J McMahon (W

Ches) 3.25; 2 Z Harrop (Sale) 3.20; 3 A Humphries (Liv H) 2.95. B: 1 J BezzIna (Sale) 2.70. LJ: A: 1 J Crawford (Sale) 5.93. HT: A: 1 W Leising (Wirr) 35.37U13: 200: A: 1 C Mageean (W Ches) 26.5. 800: A: 1 C Mageean (W Ches) 2:18.6. B: 1 A Kearney (Wirr) 2:18.6. 75H: A: 1 A Other (Sale) 13.2; 2 S Jones (Liv H) 13.6. B: 1 J Hart (Liv H) 13.7; 2 P Delaney (Wirr) 13.7. 4x100: 1 Wirr 54.7. HJ: A: 1 R Wilcock (Liv H) 1.57; 2 J Gordon (Sale) 1.45. B: 1 S Jones (Liv H) 1.50. LJ: A: 1 B Moseley (Sale) 4.77U17 women: 100: A: 1 A Carr (Sale) 12.7. 200: A: 1 B Bolton (Sale) 25.8. 300: A: 1 H Skaife (Liv H) 40.6; 2 G George (Sale) 40.7. B: 1 A Carr (Sale) 40.7. 80H: A: 1 O Montez-Brown (W Ches) 12.0; 2 L Randles (Sale) 12.2. 300H: A: 1 B Bolton (Sale) 46.9; 2 G Pickles (C&N) 47.8. 4x100: 1 Sale 50.6; 2 C&N 52.3. 4x300: 1 Sale 2:54.9; 2 Liv H 3:01.9; 3 C&N 3:09.0. HJ: A: 1 A MacKenzie (Liv H) 1.70; 2 E Corr (Wirr) 1.60. B: 1 A Tarver (Wirr) 1.60. PV: A: 1 G Pickles (C&N) 3.17; 2 I Perez (Liv H) 2.70. B: 1 G Valentine (C&N) 2.80. LJ: A: 1 O Montez-Brown (W Ches) 5.33; 2 A Carr (Sale) 5.15. SP: A: 1 K Matthews (C&N) 9.89U15: 100: A: 1 A Williams (Sale) 12.9. 200: A: 1 A Kearney (Wirr) 26.3. 800: A: 1 A Linney (Liv H) 2:18.1; 2 A Kearney (Wirr) 2:21.5; 3 F Taylor-Hatswell (C&N) 2:22.0. B: 1 H Delaney (Liv H) 2:21.0; 2 P Howe (B’burn) 2:22.5. 1500: A: 1 S Brennan (Liv H) 4:56.2. B: 1 D Webb (Liv H) 4:57.4. 75H: A: 1 C Williamson (W Ches) 12.5; 2 A Rowe (Liv H) 12.5. 4x100: 1 Sale 50.8; 2 Liv H 53.4. HJ: A: 1 A Williams (Sale) 1.55. PV: A: 1 L Helsby (Liv H) 2.60; 2 E Fowler (C&N) 2.60. LJ: A: 1 A Williams (Sale) 5.58. SP: A: 1 E Ball (W Ches) 10.79. DT: A: 1 E Ball (W Ches) 28.44U13: 75: A: 1 K Chadwick (Sale) 9.9; 2 A Barnsley (W Ches) 10.1; 3 H Smith (Liv H) 10.6; 4 J Gray (B’burn) 10.6; 5 A Ward (Wirr) 10.7. 150: A: 1 K Chadwick (Sale) 20.2; 2 A Ward (Wirr) 20.7; 3 J Gray (B’burn) 21.1; 4 M Perry (Liv H) 21.5; 5 E Fenoglin (C&N) 21.5. B: 1 M McPolin (Sale) 20.6; 2 A Kirby (Wirr) 21.4; 3 J Gorman (Liv H) 21.7. 800: A: 1 P Misund (Liv H) 2:29.7; 2 A Cunningham (Sale) 2:29.7. 1200: A: 1 A Other (Sale) 3:48.1; 2 E Gray (Liv H) 4:00.4; 3 J Hodder (Wirr) 4:15.1. B: 1 A Other (Sale) 4:00.4; 2 L Miller (Liv H) 4:07.6. 70H: A: 1 E Darroch (Wirr) 11.7; 2 A Barnsley (W Ches) 12.5. 4x100: 1 Sale 54.9; 2 Liv H 56.0; 3 Wirr 56.4. HJ: A: 1 E Henshall (Liv H) 1.40. LJ: A: 1 K Chadwick (Sale) 4.73WakefieldU17 men: 200: A: 1 W Rotherforth (Wake) 22.19; 2 J Robertshaw (Gate A) 22.82. 100H: A: 1 J Wilkinson (Gate

A) 14.23. B: 1 J Turnbull (Gate A) 14.88. 400H: A: 1 A Davies (Don) 57.66. 4x100: 1 Don 44.81; 2 Gate A 45.21. 4x400: 1 Gate A 3:42.1; 2 KuH 3:44.9. PV: A: 1 A Harrison (Don) 3.70; 2 A Jones (Wake) 3.50. SP: A: 1 D Kilpatrick (Blay) 13.76. HT: A: 1 J Small (Roth) 45.04U15: 100: A: 1 R Cole (Gate A) 11.99. 300: A: 1 R Cole (Gate A) 36.86. 800: A: 1 B Read (Wake) 2:08.82. 80H: A: 1 K Creaser (Don) 12.62; 2 J Nicholson (Gate A) 12.99. PV: A: 1 G Heppinstall (Wake) 2.70. LJ: A: 1 R Cole (Gate A) 6.06. SP: A: 1 L Rowley (Roth) 12.34. DT: A: 1 J Canning (Don) 32.58; 2 L Rowley (Roth) 32.36U13: 100: A: 1 G Okolocha (KuH) 12.73. 200: A: 1 G Okolocha (KuH) 26.21. 800: A: 1 K Wilson (Roth) 2:17.71. 75H: A: 1 J Johnson (Roth) 13.15; 2 G Richards (Don) 13.40. 4x100: 1 Don 55.76. SP: A: 1 J Tranmer (KuH) 9.52U17 women: 100: A: 1 R Highfield (Gate A) 12.17. 200: A: 1 R Highfield (Gate A) 25.10. 3000: A: 1 R Firth (Wake) 10:39.27. 80H: A: 1 J Gilmour (Gate A) 12.44; 2 L Toop (Don) 12.47. 4x100: 1 Don 52.17. 4x300: 1 Wake 2:54.8; 2 Gate A 2:55.5; 3 Roth 3:05.1; 4 Don 3:10.1. PV: A: 1 A Roberts (Wake) 3.40U15: 200: A: 1 B Pringle (Gate A) 26.05. 1500: A: 1 P Chambers (Gate A) 4:54.46. 4x100: 1 Gate A 52.71. HJ: A: 4 I Care (Gate A) 5.00; 1 A Ward (Wake) 1.60; 2 C Bewley (Don) 1.55. PV: A: 1 A Ward (Wake) 2.60. SP: A: 1 A McCurdie (Wake) 9.97. DT: A: 1 L Copley (KuH) 29.68U13: 75: A: 1 B Leckie (Gate A) 10.49; 2 C Sampson (Wake) 10.57. 150: A: 1 B Leckie (Gate A) 20.34; 2 C Sampson (Wake) 21.34; 3 M Colbeck (Don) 21.56. B: 1 L Beales (Gate A) 21.36; 2 D Atkinson (Don) 21.53. 1200: A: 1 L Smith (Gate A) 4:18.95; 2 Kitching (Wake) 4:18.98. 4x100: 1 Gate A 56.42; 2 Don 57.10; 3 Wake 57.26. LJ: A: 1 A Olaleru (Wake) 4.53. SP: A: 1 K Wilson (Don) 8.57

NORTHERN 1C, StretfordU17 men: 200: A: 1 L Greenwood (Spen) 22.8. SP: A: 1 J Barton (E Ches) 12.42. HT: A: 1 J Barton (E Ches) 46.19. B: 1 J Mirfin (E Ches) 44.80U15: 800: A: 1 C Brown (O&R) 2:06.2U13: HJ: A: 1 C Orange (Spen) 1.45. LJ: A: 1 D Blake (Traff) 5.01U17 women: 200: A: 1 J Greenwood (Traff) 25.9. 80H: A: 1 T Cuff (Traff) 12.3. 300H: A: 1 T Cuff (Traff) 46.5; 2 L Alford (E Ches) 48.4. 4x100: 1 Traff 52.9; 2 E Ches 52.9. 4x300: 1 Traff 3:07.7; 2 Stock 3:12.7U15: 1500: A: 1 L McGuinness (Stock) 4:58.4. 4x100: 1 Traff 53.0U13: 150: A: 1 K Bostock (E Ches) 21.2;

Joseph Pearce: winning the high jump at Sport City

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2 R Crorken (Spen) 21.7; 3 I Blackburn-Stennett (Traff) 21.8. 1200: A: 1 D Pollitt (E Ches) 4:17.7. 70H: A: 1 K Snape (Traff) 12.5

NORTHERN 1E, MiddlesbroughU17 men: 100H: A: 1 A Robinson (York) 15.0. HT: A: 1 C Stephenson (York) 49.28; 2 C Duley (New M) 40.90U15: 800: A: 1 B Lewis (York) 2:07.8. JT: A: 1 G Davies (York) 48.77U13: HJ: A: 1 T Flatters (York) 1.51U17 women: 80H: A: 1 C Walker (York) 12.0. B: 1 J Parry (York) 12.4. 300H: A: 1 C Walker (York) 44.9. 4x300: 1 York 3:04.9. HT: A: 1 B Thomas (Sky) 33.51; 2 E Greenwood (Hal) 32.30U15: DT: A: 1 J Hirst (Hal) 26.17U13: 1200: A: 1 A Francis (Sky) 4:08.0; 2 S Jones (Darl) 4:08.7. B: 1 P Hall (Sky) 4:09.2. 70H: A: 1 A Linaker (York) 12.4

NORTHERN 1NE, JarrowU17 men: 100H: A: 1 P O’Connor (M’bro) 14.7. PV: A: 1 C Myers (M’bro) 3.85. B: 1 R Everett (M’bro) 3.30. HT: A: 1 M Croft (M’bro) 42.71U15: 800: A: 1 R Green (Morp) 2:07.8. JT: A: 1 N Brown (M’bro) 42.49U13: 800: A: 1 K Hedley (Morp) 2:24.6. 1500: A: 1 J Allen (M’bro) 4:53.2U17 women: 800: A: 1 E Wortley (M’bro) 2:21.6. LJ: A: 1 C Kessell (M’bro) 5.40. TJ: A: 1 C Kessell (M’bro) 11.07. HT: A: 1 H Cooke (M’bro) 33.86U13: 75: A: 1 P Mukendi (M’bro) 10.6. 1200: A: 1 L Hedger (M’bro) 4:08.7. B: 1 E Burgess (CleS) 4:16.6

NORTHERN 1NW, WiganU17 men: HJ: A: 1 C Mann (Bolt) 1.90U15: HJ: A: 1 J Atkinson (TNC) 1.70U17 women: 100: A: 1 A McCorry (Bord) 12.5. 800: A: 1 A Hetherington (TNC) 2:09.5. 300H: A: 1 G Whittle (Wig) 47.7. B: 1 M Bates (TNC) 47.7. 4x300: 1 Wig 3:17.5U15: 100: A: 1 C Orton (TNC) 12.8. 1500: A: 1 C Nugent (TNC) 4:48.4. SP: A: 1 G Kinsley (Wig) 9.75. DT: A: 1 G Kinsley (Wig) 27.53. JT: A: 1 E Doran (TNC) 30.30U13: 75: A: 1 R Smith (Wig) 10.5; 2 H Kelly (Bolt) 10.6. 150: A: 1 R Smith (Wig) 21.1; 2 H Kelly (Bolt) 21.2; 3 H Stephenson (Hor) 21.8. B: 1 A Webb (S’port W) 21.3; 2 B Seeds (TNC) 21.9. 800: A: 1 E Alderson (S’port W) 2:26.6. 1200: A: 1 A Rowe (Wig) 4:15.4. 4x100: 1 Wig 56.7

NORTHERN 1SE, ScunthorpeU17 men: 100: A: 1 N Togun (Scun) 11.1. 200: A: 1 N Togun (Scun) 22.9. SP: A: 1 N Togun (Scun) 12.90. HT: A: 1 A Other (Scun) 46.54U15: HT: A: 1 O Bryce (Hallam) 35.69U17 women: 100: A: 1 R Bell (Clee) 12.5. 200: A: 1 R Bell (Clee) 25.8. HT: A: 1 A Lockett (Scun) 40.16U15: DT: A: 1 C Mather (Hallam) 27.89U13: 150: A: 1 E Strickland (Scun) 19.7; 2 H Bacon (Hallam) 22.0. B: 1 G Craft (Hallam) 22.0. 70H: A: 1 E Strickland (Scun) 11.9

NORTHERN 2E, CleckheatonU15 boys: 100: A: 1 L Paley (Barn) 11.9. 80H: A: 1 J Gill (Bing) 12.8U15 girls: 100: B: 1 R Tiler (Bing) 12.8. 75H: A: 1 F Nuttell (Bost) 12.2. HJ: A: 1 F Nuttell (Bost) 1.57. SP: A: 1 T Buckingham (Barn) 10.40U13: 75: A: 1 J Ridgway (Barn) 10.6. 150: A: 1 J Ridgway (Barn) 21.0; 2 L Van Lier (Bost) 21.6. B: 1 E Watson (Barn) 21.

NORTHERN 2NE, Whitley BayMATCH: 1 Scarborough 414; 2 Jarrow

& Hebburn 366; 3 Gateshead B 359; 4 North Shields Poly 340; 5 Tynedale 184; 6 Durham City H 132; 7 South Shields H 125; 8 Shildon 68U13 boys: 1500: A: 1 M Pearson (Tyne) 4:55.8. 75H: A: 1 D Bennett (Tyne) 13.8U13 girls: 150: A: 1 C Hughes (Shil) 21.8

NORTHERN 2SW, WarringtonU17 men: 100H: A: 1 L Ward (Dees) 14.3U15: 100: A: 1 K Petterson (Manx) 11.9; 2 L White (Leigh) 12.0U13: 1500: A: 1 J Crutchley (Mald) 4:53.5; 2 D Mullarkey (Manx) 4:55.3. 75H: A: 1 J Hewett (Manx) 13.4. HJ: A: 1 J Hewett (Manx) 1.50; 2 H Turner (Mald) 1.45U17 women: 100: A: 1 S Malone (Dees) 12.5. 80H: A: 1 R Williams (Dees) 12.3. 4x300: 1 Col B 3:11.7U13: 150: A: 1 M Jones (Col B) 21.1; 2 R Woolley (Leigh) 21.9. 4x100: 1 Col B 58.0

NORTHERN 2W, BuryU15 girls: DT: A: 1 L Hillman (Pend) 27.45. JT: A: 1 L Hillman (Pend) 30.53U13: 150: A: 1 C Smith (Alt) 21.9. 1200: A: 1 D Stringer (Manc H) 4:10.1; 2 A McTiffin (Hynd) 4:16.1. B: 1 M Taylor (Manc H) 4:12.6

SOUTHERN 1SE, EastbourneU17 men: 100H: A: 1 N Parker (B&H) 13.5. B: 1 M Papanicola (B&H) 14.0. 1500SC: A: 1 I Handley (E’bne) 4:53.1. 4x100: 1 M&M 47.0. 4x400: 1 E’bne 3:44.5; 2 M&M 3:44.8. SP: A: 1 D Jibunoh (E’bne) 12.28. DT: A: 1 D Jibunoh (E’bne) 39.40. HT: A: 1 W Cox (Worth) 46.10U15: 100: A: 1 J Seacombe (Worth) 11.9; 2 R Camis (Lewes) 12.0. 300: A: 1 L Ryan (M&M) 39.0U13: 75H: A: 1 W Milham (M&M) 13.8U17 women: 300: A: 1 H Turner (B&H) 41.2; 2 J Angus (M&M) 41.9. 80H: A: 1 E Bradbury (B&H) 12.5; 2 K Garland (Hast) 12.5U15: LJ: A: 1 E Chalmers (Worth) 5.15. SP: A: 1 L Hoare (B&H) 9.86U13: 75: A: 1 P Oborne (Worth) 10.2; 2 A Harbour (Hast) 10.5; 3 T Farrell (M&M) 10.6. 150: A: 1 P Oborne (Worth) 20.0; 2 A Anning (B&H) 20.6; 3 A Harbour (Hast) 21.1; 4 T Farrell (M&M) 21.5. B: 1 S Huxstep (Hast) 21.4. 1200: A: 1 H Cook (Hast) 4:11.7; 2 L Wheeler (M&M) 4:13.3. 70H: A: 1 N Scott (M&M) 12.2. 4x100: 1 Worth 57.0; 2 M&M 57.8. LJ: A: 1 N Scott (M&M) 4.57. SP: A: 1 P Henderson (B&H) 8.90

SOUTHERN 1SWS, PortsmouthU17 men: 100H: A: 1 N Brooks (B’mth/Poole) 14.5. 1500SC: A: 1 D Toth (B’mth/Poole) 4:48.0. PV: A: 1 D Guy (B’mth/Poole) 3.35U15: 100: A: 1 C Alfred (Chich) 12.0. 80H: A: 1 A Wall (C’ley) 12.5; 2 A Howard (Havant) 12.6; 3 H Jackson (B’mth/Poole) 12.6. 4x400: A: 1 C’ley 2:57.2; 2 B’mth/Poole 3:02.5; 3 Chich 3:07.9. LJ: A: 1 P Sylla (B’mth/Poole) 5.91U13: 1500: A: 1 A Forster (New FJ) 4:57.4; 2 D Cooke (C’ley) 4:58.6; 3 G Balfour (B’mth/Poole) 4:59.2U17 women: JT: A: 1 N Whisken (B’mth/Poole) 35.58U15: 75H: A: 1 D Brimecome (Havant) 12.2; 2 J Breach (Chich) 12.4. LJ: A: 1 D Brimecome (Havant) 5.07U13: 75: A: 1 D Broom (B’mth/Poole) 10.6. B: 1 B Davies (Ports) 10.5. 150: A: 1 S Fiest (New FJ) 20.1; 2 I Sheerin (B’mth/Poole) 20.8; 3 A White (Chich) 21.9; 4 S Hawkes (Ports) 21.9. 1200: A: 1 J Czura (Ports) 3:58.5; 2 E Rodenburg (C’ley) 4:17.8. B: 1 M Grice (Ports) 4:16.9. 70H: A: 1 O Galloway (B’mth/

Poole) 11.9. B: 1 D Broom (B’mth/Poole) 12.3. 4x100: A: 1 B’mth/Poole 56.4

SOUTHERN 2LONDON, Mile EndU17 men: 100: A: 1 N Costello (QPH) 11.2. TJ: A: 1 A Martin (VP&TH) 12.81U15: 100: A: 1 B Sandiford (VP&TH) 12.0U15 girls: 75H: A: 1 L Thompson (VP&TH) 12.1; 2 E Milligan (Medway PP) 12.3. B: 1 J Appeagyei (VP&TH) 12.5U13: 75: A: 1 M Braham (VP&TH) 10.6; 2 C Burrows (QPH) 10.7. 150: A: 1 M Braham (VP&TH) 21.7

JUNE 16COUNTY SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS, Berkshire, BracknellU20 men: HJ: 1 R Bonifas 1.94; 2 A Craninx 1.90. PV: 1 C Smith 4.10. SP: 1 D Philbey 13.56; 2 M King 13.19. JT: 1 D Payne 53.66; 2 J Bransgrove 52.39; 3 A James 48.87U17: 400: 1 S Randall 51.2. 3000: 1 S Halsted 8:51.3. 100H: 1 A Walker 13.6; 2 J Baker 13.9; 3 M Dorey 14.4. 1500SC: 1 M Seddon 4:25.5; 2 B Priddle 4:36.4; 3 D Riddington 4:48.8. HJ: 1 P Neale 1.90; 2 L Quinn 1.81. SP: 1 J Watson 15.23. DT: 1 G Randhawa 43.10. HT: 1 T Campbell 55.72. JT: 1 L Angell 49.15U15: 100: 1 J Knight 12.0. 80H: 1 S Rafique 11.4; 2 L Batup Garth 11.6; 3 M Treston 12.1; 4 O Kitto 12.2. HJ: 1 S Hewitt 1.69. PV: 1 P Hannawin 2.90. TJ: 1 D Igbowke 12.34. SP: 1 T Wint 12.46; 2 M Odiase 11.91. HT: 1 J Kuehnel 55.77; 2 J Morris 40.49; 3 D Webb 34.85U20 women: 200: 1 F Fabunmi-Alade 25.4. 1500SC: 1 R Berger-North 5:23.3. HJ: 1 A Taylor 1.70. PV: 1 L Fisher 2.90. SP: 1 D Opara 13.27. JT: 1 H Johnson 42.29U17: 100: 1 L Morris 12.3. Ht1: 1 L Morris 12.2. 80H: 1 E Osborn 12.4. PV: 1 A Holder 3.00. LJ: 1 M Lake 5.77; 2 Y Nicholson 5.32. TJ: 1 E Rayer 10.93. DT: 1 C Pritchard 33.53; 2 Z Overall 33.07. HT: 1 R Keating 40.32. JT: 1 I McHattie 36.45; 2 E Cooper 35.46U15: 1500: 1 H Goddard 4:43.2; 2 G Goddard 4:44.1; 3 S Rayment 4:45.6; 4 S Chapman 4:51.0. LJ: 1 I Charters 5.07. SP: 1 K Dennison 10.35; 2 M Whitton 9.79. JT: 1 L Bundock 36.02; 2 K Barrow 35.44; 3 C Nelson 30.95

Buckinghamshire, High WycombeU17 men: 400: 1 P Taylor 51.2. TJ: 1 T Bartley 13.28. SP: 1 L Barnes 14.35. DT: 2 L Barnes 43.93. HT: 1 L Barnes 47.24U15: 200: 1 J Parry 24.4. 80H: 1 J Parry 12.8. 4x100: 1 Buck Sch 49.8. DT: ns: 1 J Pownall 36.59. JT: 1 J Pownall 54.00U17 women: 80H: 1 S Clitheroe 12.4. TJ: 1 F See 10.57. HT: 1 L Impey 37.12. ns: 1 K Presswell (Buck Sch, U20) 47.67. JT: 1 L Head 38.51U15: 1500: 1 E Davison 4:58.5. 75H: 1 C Williams 12.5. Ht2: 1 C Williams 12.1. LJ: 1 N Greener 4.94

Cambridgeshire, CambridgeU20 men: SP: - O Holway 13.25U17: 100: 1 B Snaith 10.9. 200: 1 B Snaith 22.6. SP: 1 R Mohsumov 12.47. HT: 1 I Huskisson 41.62. JT: 1 M Young 59.99; 2 A Pavelin 48.70U15: 80H: 1 J Greenhalgh 13.0. TJ: 1 N Ekwure 11.75. DT: 1 A Slack 33.78. HT: 1 A Slack 41.10U20 women: LJ: - J Fox 5.41. SP: - S Pam 12.35U17: 80H: 1 C Underwood 11.8; 2 E De Lucis 12.1U15: 100: 1 E Ogle 12.7. 75H: 1 F Marriott 12.2. SP: 1 K Reynolds 10.00

Cheshire, MacclesfieldU20 men: 100: 1 C McLean 10.8; 2 J Seddon 10.9. 3000: 1 L Renton 8:57.5. 110H: 1 A Wort 14.8. PV: 1 A Wort 4.25U17: 100: 1 J Boulton 11.1. 200: 1 J Platt 22.6. 3000: 1 E Bowker 9:07.8. 100H: 1 A Kirsopp 13.9; 2 J Williamson 14.1; 3 R McCormick 15.0. DT: 1 F Ashman 42.06. JT: 1 E Bell 48.39U15: 100: 1 Z Barnsley 11.5; 2= W Fairclough 12.0. Ht2: 1 Z Barnsley 11.5. 400: 1 M Pagan 53.2. 800: 1 J Brown 2:07.2; 2 Z Holland 2:08.1. 80H: 1 O McCormick 12.4; 2= C Meakin 12.5; 2= J Terry 12.5. PV: 1 J McMahon 3.20U20 women: 200: 1 A McMahon 25.5. 1500SC: 1 D Wallis 5:10.8. PV: 1 J Hughes 3.10. LJ: 1 D Erskine 5.21. TJ: 1 A Addis 10.79. HT: 1 J Potter 37.64U17: 3000: 1 J Parsons 10:40.9. 80H: 1 O Montez-Brown 11.8; 2 L Randles 12.2. 300H: 1 M Crewe 45.8. PV: 1 G Pickles 3.00; 2 G Valentine 2.80. LJ: 1 L Pegler 5.16. SP: 1 K Baker 11.49; 2 K Matthews 10.00U15: 100: 1 I Reynolds-Duffy 12.9. 1500: 1 A Hinchly 4:51.0. 75H: 1 C Williamson 11.9; 2 C Esegbona 12.2; 3 A Townsend 12.4. Ht1: 1 C Esegbona 12.1; 2 C Williamson 12.3. LJ: 1 A Williams 5.81

Cornwall, ParU17 men: 200: 1 J Wightman 22.7. SP: 1 J Banevicius 13.23; 2 K Westlake 12.39. DT: 1 J Banevicius 38.15. JT: 1 C Swan 50.69U15: 100: 1 C Stevenson 12.0; 2 M Harris 12.0. 200: 1 P Channings 23.8. Ht1: 1 P Channings 23.4. 400: 2 P Channings 53.4. HJ: 1 S Robins 1.79. SP: 2 P Swan 12.53; 3 D Head 12.28; 4 D Matthews 11.72. DT: 1 P Swan 48.38; 2 D Head 36.32U20 women: 200: 1 L Newman 25.2. TJ: 1 L Newman 10.81. SP: 1 K Pay 10.64U17: 300: 1 C Cayton-Smith 41.4; 2 M Long 41.7. 1500: 1 M Long 4:52.7. 3000: 1 I Steele 10:32.6. LJ: 1 K Yeomans 5.21. TJ: 1 K Yeomans 10.94. HT: 1 M Brett 38.65U15: 75H: r1: 1 R Gray 12.4

Derbyshire, DerbyU20 men: 200: 1 L Curtis 22.4. PV: 1 N Pentin 4.10. SP: 1 T Bridge 12.86. DT: 1 N Holt 42.80U17: 800: 1 D Chambers 1:59.1. 3000: 1 A Benfield 9:03.3. 400H: 1 J Filleul 58.0. SP: 1 A Other 12.88. HT: 1 R Douglas 62.69U15: 100: 3 J Hough 11.2; 1 R Gorman 11.3; 2 J Adams 11.9. r2: 1 R Gorman 11.4. 400: 1 J Hilton 54.5. 1500: 1 A Roden 4:29.5U20 women: LJ: 1 S Palmer 5.40. TJ: 1 N Reid 11.29. HT: 1 K Hutchinson 38.94U17: 800: 1 L Morgan 2:18.6. PV: 1 V Price 2.75U15: 200: 1 E Rawson 25.4; 2 E Barrett 26.0. r1: 1 E Barrett 26.3. r2: 1 E Rawson 25.9. 75H: 1 A Barrett 11.2; 2 E Schaanning 11.6. LJ: 1 M Bruce 5.09

Devon, ExeterU20 men: 110H (4.2): 1 N Higgins 14.95. TJ: 1 S Trigg 14.10. DT: 1 C Pettitt 40.40U17: 100 (3.2): 1 C Lane 11.18. SP: 1 A Munn 12.91. JT: 1 B Clark 48.42U15: 100 (3.1): 1 B Sutton 11.75; 2 J Angila 11.87. 200 (5.2): 1 B Sutton 23.93; 2 J Churchill 24.12. Ht1 (4.0): 1 B Sutton 24.24. TJ: 1 J Angila 12.13. SP: 1 J Phillips 11.74. JT: 1 D Allen 48.53; 2 J Moncur 44.13U20 women: 800: 1 R Chamberlain 2:16.37. 1500: 1 L Campbell 4:49.63U17: 300: 1 M Hardacre 41.68. 300H: 1 C Robertson 45.34. TJ: 1 K Angila 10.72.

DT: 1 H Talmage 30.44; 2 R Spear 30.36U15: 100 (4.1): 1 R Webb 12.89; 2 C Brend 12.90. Ht1 (3.6): 1 R Webb 12.72; 2 C Brend 12.81. 1500: 1 V Weir 4:58.30; 2 P Tank 4:58.72. 75H (4.0): 1 J Simson 11.50. SP: 1 B Harris 9.80. JT: 1 A Smith (Dev Sch)

Dorset, PooleSOME discus throws and vertical jumps were cancelled due to the high winds which massively assisted Alex Hately to a championship best sprint double, Nigel Harding reports.

Sprint hurdlers Matt Curtis and Olivia Galloway also benefitted from the tail wind, while Nicholas Hunt, Alistair Tuck and Natalie Whisken were the pick of the truncated field programme.U20 men: 100: 1 A Hately10.7. 200: 1 A Hately21.9. HJ: 1 J Roach1.90. HT: 1 A Tuck47.25U17: 3000: 1 B Wilson9:18.9. 100H: 1 M Curtis14.1; 2 M Brooks14.4. 1500SC: 1 D Toth4:54.2. HJ: 1 N Hunt1.90. SP: 1 N Hunt16.05. JT: 1 D Guy50.26U15: 100: 1 J Robinson11.7; 2 S Rutter11.8. Ht1: 1 S Rutter11.7; 2 J Robinson12.0. 200: 1 S Rutter23.7; 2 J Robinson23.9. Ht1: 1 S Rutter23.8; 2 J Robinson24.0. 80H: 1 L Shepherd12.4; 2 R Webb12.7. LJ: 1 P Sylla5.96. SP: 1 C Martin11.90; 2 L Roberts11.57. DT: 1 T Peters34.87U13: 75H: 1 H Moriarty13.9; 2 L Crabtree14.0. LJ: 1 C Mcintosh4.77U20 women: 400H: 1 S Kearsey66.5. 1500SC: 1 G Howie5:36.5. TJ: 1 D Wickham10.64; 2 H Winton10.62U17: 100: 1 H Butt12.5. 200: 1 H Butt25.7. Ht1: 1 H Butt25.4. JT: 1 N Whisken36.39U15: 200: 1 A Power26.2. 1500: 1 E Hood4:51.2. DT: 1 L Fry26.20U13: 70H: 1 O Galloway11.8. JT: 1 T Miller25.44; 2 B Burley25.00

Gloucestershire, CheltenhamU20 men: DT: 1 J Taylor 41.62; 2 T Campion 40.35. HT: 1 R Wallace 55.79; 2 G Salter 49.63U17: 200: 1 D Trueman 22.7. HT: 1 J Lange 51.04U15: 100: 1 B Clarke 11.6; 2 D Beachus 11.7; 5 J Gayle 12.0. 200: 1 B Clarke 23.7. SP: 1 S Jones 11.55. DT: 1 I Quereshi 32.59U20 women: 100H: 1 E Pascoe 14.9. HT: 1 C Stallard (Glouc Sch, U17) 38.85; 2 D Bird 38.65U17: 100: 1 L Mudd 12.4; 2 A Medd 12.5. 80H: 1 M Courtney 12.1. 300H: 1 K Townsend 46.9; 2 H Dent 46.9; 3 M Bishop 47.0. SP: 1 A Sherry 13.18; 2 M Wood 10.19. DT: 1 A Sherry 32.71U15: 100: 1 S Yorke 12.4; 2 C Hardy 12.7; 3 Y Westwood 12.8. Ht1: 1 S Yorke 12.5. Ht2: 1 C Hardy 12.9. SP: 1 S Sopher 10.34; 2 H Kerr 10.16; 3 M Bird 10.00. DT: 1 M Bird 28.93

Greater Manchester, StretfordU20 men: 800: 1 J Webb 1:57.46; 2 R Ganose 1:57.54U17: 400: r1: 1 D Morrison-Massey 51.22. 800: 1 A Howard 1:58.65; 2 A Keat 1:59.88. 1500: 1 J Crabtree 4:03.15. 3000: 1 Z Miller 9:13.71. HJ: 1 C Mann 1.90. PV: 1 D Campbell 3.90. HT: 1 J Barton 50.21; 2 J Mirfin 45.72. JT: 1 B Whipp 50.57U15: 100 (-1.2): 1 K Metz 11.72. Ht1 (-1.6): 1 K Metz 11.76. 1500: 1 C Brown 4:25.85. HJ: 1 A Cridland 1.70. PV: 1 L Hannan 3.05; 2 Z Harrop 2.95. TJ: 1 K Metzger 12.12. SP: 1 J Diba 12.62U20 women: 1500: 1 E Peters 4:49.82. SP: 1 C Dickinson 10.49. HT: 1 J Burke 33.20


U17: 200: r1 (-1.9): 1 G George 25.80. 800: 1 O Wild 2:20.76. 3000: 1 M Davies 10:40.08. 300H: 1 B Bolton 45.94; 2 T Cuff 46.64. TJ: 1 L Alford 10.47. JT: 1 M Dargan 34.85U15: 1500: 1 H Knowles-Jones 4:47.98; 2 L Donaghy 4:52.36; 3 K Whiteoak 4:57.26; 4 A Pratt 4:58.91

Hertfordshire, Hemel HempsteadU17 men: 200: 1 Bardwell 22.4; 2 K Sobotie 22.5; 3 L Dasilva 22.6. 800: 1 K Langford 1:54.6; 2 L Dee 1:56.3; 3 C Laleye 1:59.6. 100H: 1 J Weaver 14.1; 2 M Schopp 14.5; 3 M Hall 14.9; 4 M Perera 15.0. 1500SC: 1 A Thorpe 4:34.3; 2 Guest 4:53.9. PV: 1 J Weller 3.70; 2 M Rapcioli 3.30; 3 J Downes 3.20. SP: 1 A Cardinali 12.05. HT: 1 L Murray 42.62; 2 B Jones 42.49. JT: 1 C Martin 53.10U15: 100: 1 K Oludoyi 11.4; 2 J Mainison 11.7; 4 T Tojuola 11.9; 5 D Ashwell 12.0. 200: 1 M Alnoor 24.1; 2 L Smith 24.3. 400: 1 J Misso 52.8. 1500: 1 J Dee 4:22.5. 80H: 1 O Boorn 12.0; 2 J Nyamangunda 12.0; 3 M Price 12.0; 4 T Edwards 12.6. HJ: 1 M Lally 1.78. PV: 1 N Gardner 3.25; 2 J Forbes 2.75. TJ: 1 L O’Mahony 11.78. SP: 1 J Klutse 12.43; 2 R Omolu 12.04; 3 C Jennings 11.82; 4 O Mbadiwe 11.81; 5 C Bugg 11.53. DT: 1 R Omolu 35.06; 2 B Goodman 32.44. HT: 1 G Marvell 37.12U13: 100: 1 C Okah 12.4; 2 M Pasinawako 12.5. 200: 1 C Okah 25.5. 1500: 1 G Groom 4:51.2. LJ: 1 D Odita 4.82. SP: 1 P Keefe 9.75; 2 L Denton 9.13. DT: 1 R Gohil 31.20. JT: 1 M Waters 34.56; 2 M Miller 32.96U17 women: 100: 1 K Miller 12.6. 300: 1 M Martin 41.8. 80H: 1 N Allen 12.1; 2 S Bentley 12.4. 300H: 1 R Miles 45.6; 3 M Grigg 46.2; 2 S Bentley 47.3. LJ: 1 K Miller 5.37. TJ: 1 Y Lakin 10.64. DT: 1 K Wright 36.78; 2 K Osuji (Herts Sch, U15) 34.78. HT: 1 E Evans 34.96; 2 A Stevens 33.84U15: 100: 1 C McCarthy 12.8; 2 T Adebayo 12.9. 200: 1 C McCarthy 25.8. 1500: 1 E Baker 4:57.0. 75H: 1 S Cowler 11.9; 2 J Hoyte 12.2; 3 H Dark 12.3; 4 P Love 12.5. LJ: 1 C Day 5.16. DT: 1 F McQuire 27.36; 2 H Johnson 27.02U13: 800: 1 I Boffey 2:28.7. 70H: 1 E Russell 12.2; 2 P Mcshannon 12.4. LJ: 1 M Fielding 4.65. SP: 1 N Parcell 9.07. JT: 1 A Jones 25.55

Kent, AshfordU17 men: 1500: 1 J West 4:10.6; 2 C De’Ath 4:10.9. 100H: 1 J Masterson 14.9. HJ: 1 L Church 1.82; 2 J Clark 1.82. PV: 1 C Jinks 3.60. TJ: 1 K Olatayo 13.19; 2 N Fatola 13.05. SP: 1 L Mascarenhas 14.64; 2 M Blandford 13.87. DT: 1 M Blandford 51.69; 2 L Mascarenhas 48.76. HT: 1 T Redman 41.71; 2 N Healy 41.44. JT: 1 M Blandford 54.24U15: 80H: 1 B Isaac 12.8. LJ: 1 J Botham 5.78. DT: 1 M Skinner 34.14; 2 M Rushden 33.26. HT: 1 A Jacques 42.26. JT: 1 J Whiteaker 42.31U13: 1500: 1 T Kendrick 4:41.0; 2 C Moir 4:58.8; 3 J Potter 4:59.0. SP: 1 A Scopes 10.35; 2 C French 10.02; 3 H Dunn 9.12U17 women: 300: 1 C Hylton 41.0. 800: 1 B Clay 2:14.6. 1500: 1 A Clay 4:39.1. PV: 1 A McGovern 3.40; 2 E Gooding 3.40; 3 H Coleman 2.80. TJ: 1 E Syron-Russell 11.14. DT: 1 G Brown 38.53; 2 N Gregory 38.26; 3 C Eyers 34.03U15: 1500: 1 S Sinha 4:49.3. LJ: 1 R Wallwork 5.34; 2 J Robinson-Pascal 5.12. DT: 1 J Stevens 35.43. JT: 1 M Barwick 31.90U13: 800: 1 M Warner 2:28.6. 1500: 1 H Page 5:13.9. LJ: 1 H Fielder 4.57London, Battersea

U20 men: 100: 1 T Carnegie 11.0; 2 A Campbell 11.1. TJ: 1 D Oamen 13.92. JT: 1 R Glanville 48.18U17: 100: 1 Z Plummer 10.9; 2 M Popoola 11.2; 3 J Olasukanmi 11.2; 4 T Esan 11.2. 200: 1 M Popoola 22.6; 2 F Afrifa 22.8. 3000: 3 H Bright 4:55.8. 100H: 1 R Young 13.3; 2 M Taylor 14.0; 3 A Magni 14.0; 4 J Epps 14.5. 400H: 1 J Epps 58.2. HJ: 1 T Andrews 1.93. LJ: 1 T Adeniyi 6.43. TJ: 1 D Conteh 12.82. SP: 1 A Magni 13.12U15: 100 (2.2): 1 K Owunsu-Manty 11.4; 2 R Francis 11.5; 3 I Abdul Karim 11.6; eq4 J Graham/S Bell 12.0. 200: 1 E Olusanya 23.9; 2 K McDermoth 24.2. 400: 1 M Shah Khaisto 52.4; 2 A Aderemi 52.9. 80H: 1 A Ssali 12.0; 2 A Ahatty 12.6; 3 T Murphy 12.9; 4 G Francis 12.9. TJ: 1 J Graham 12.27. SP: 1 O I-clifford 12.95; 2 O Aibangbee 11.62. DT: 1 D Boatey-Agyei 37.87; 2 O Aksinoglu 33.48U20 women: TJ: 1 R Zelic 10.72U17: 100: 1 D Neita 12.0. 200 (4.5): 1 R Munroe-Graham 25.8. TJ: 1 L Stephenson 10.42. SP: 1 T Babajide 10.64. DT: 1 Y Sofolarin 37.36; 2 I Enwerem 32.14U15: 200: 1 B Robinson 26.3. 75H: 1 L Thompson 12.2; 2 J Appeagyei 12.2; 3 C McSorley 12.3. LJ: 1 I Hilditch 5.03. SP: 1 M Obijiaku 12.76; 2 G Olaosebikan 10.08

Oxfordshire, AbingdonU20 men: 100: A: 1 B McCallum 10.7. B: 1 J Dorrian 11.0. 200: A: 1 B McCallum 21.9. B: 1 J Dorrian 22.2. DT: A: 1 A Other 39.66U17: 100: A: 1 M Gain 11.0; 2 L Grieveson 11.2. 100H: A: 1 E Burgess 13.8; 2 O Boughen 14.0. SP: A: 1 T Napiorkowski 12.79; 2 D Golubchenko 12.70. DT: A: 1 T Napiorkowski 38.05. JT: A: 1 R Curtis 51.39U15: 100: A: 1 Z Smith 11.8. 800: A: 1 A Other 2:09.5U13: 100: A: 1 V Oluwatuyi 12.6. 800: A: 1 W Crisp 2:18.9U20 women: HJ: A: 1 P Rogan 1.68. DT: A: 1 E O’Hara 39.57U17: 100: A: 1 L Waknell 12.5. 1500: A: 1 T Mobley 4:53.6. HJ: A: 1 M Chapel 1.60U15: 100: A: 1 S Fajemisin 12.6. 800: A: 1 M Humphreys 2:19.3. 1500: A: 1 S Sunderland 4:55.9. 75H: A: 1 A Hopkins 12.3. HJ: A: 1 A Cross 1.55. LJ: A: 1 S Fajemisin 5.41; 2 A Page 4.97. SP: A: 1 L Chantler 10.31. DT: A: 1 D Garden 27.48; 2 A Herrington 26.16

Northamptonshire, CorbyU17 men: 100: 1 C George 11.2; 2 J Whitworth 11.2; 3 H Thompson Brown 11.2. 200: 1 C Downes 22.5; 2 C George 22.8. 100H: 1 K Russ 14.3. 1500SC: 1 J Coles 4:48.2. 4x100: 1 N’hants Sc 45.3; 2 N’hants Sc 45.7; 3 N’hants Sc 45.9; 4 N’hants Sc 46.7. HJ: 1 J Elliott 1.92; 2 S Round 1.86; 3 S Meyler 1.83. SP: 1 J Conner 12.21. DT: 1 N Aarre 49.01. HT: 1 D Foster 47.60; 2 O Dancer 42.93. JT: 1 D Hauck 52.28U15: 100: 1 Z Stapleton 11.8. 400: 1 C Aldridge 54.6. 80H: 1 C Aldridge 13.0. 4x100: 1 N’hants Sc 48.8; 2 N’hants Sc 48.9. SP: 2 V Watson 12.17; 3 P Adeyemi 11.70U17 women: HT: 1 D Gilbert 32.72U15: 100: ns: 1 S Ager 12.9. 200: 1 S Ager 25.9. LJ: 1 S Ager 5.28; 2 T Clues 4.94

Northumberland, GatesheadU20 men: 800: 1 S Greenwood 1:57.71. LJ: 1 S Hall 6.68. TJ: 1 S Hall 13.81. HT: 1 R Straker 43.51U17: 400: 1 J Robertshaw 51.46. 100H (-3.1): 1 J Wilkinson 14.41. HJ: 1 M

Lawrence 1.84. LJ: 1 A Simpson 6.55. DT: 1 J Smith 42.59U15: 800: 1 R Green 2:09.85. LJ: 1 R Cole 6.29U20 women: TJ: 1 H Pringle 10.94. HT: 1 R Simpson 37.19U17: JT: 1 G Perrins 34.36U15: 1500: 1 K Waugh 4:49.12; 2 P Chambers 4:51.32

Shropshire, TelfordU20 men: DT: 1 C Rubery 40.96. JT: 1 J Bell 52.62U17: 100: 1 C Kandi 11.0. TJ: 1 G Speakman 13.04U15: 100: 1 H Finn 11.8. Ht1: 1 H Finn 11.8. 800: 1 A Burrows 2:06.7. 80H: 1 L Read 12.3. JT: 1 S Mackenzie 45.79U20 women: 100H: 1 S Worrall 14.9. LJ: 1 S Worrall 5.56; 2 N Ndure 5.22. DT: 1 H Rubery 35.32U17: 100: 1 A Bowen 12.7. 200: 1 A Bowen 26.0. 80H: 1 A Newton-French 11.9; 2 A Oloyede 12.5. LJ: 1 A Newton-French 5.24. TJ: 1 N Aston 10.76U15: 75H: 1 H Williamson 11.5; 2 A Bowers 11.6. HJ: 1 H Williamson 1.58. PV: 1 D Langdale 2.60. LJ: 1 H Williamson 5.14. SP: 1 E Ball 10.59. DT: 1 E Ball 29.01

Somerset, YeovilU20 men: 400: 1 S Bedford 49.60. 110H (-2.7): 1 O Pilton 15.76. 2000SC: 1 B Brown 6:13.2; 2 R Preece 6:29.2; 3 T Austin 6:29.6. 4x100: 1 Mendip Area 45.67. SP: 1 A Athersuch 13.05; 2 T Ellis 12.30. DT: 1 A Athersuch 42.30; 2 G McConnell 40.46U17: 100 (-4.6): 1 R Wells 10.90. Ht (-2.5): 1 R Wells 11.19. 3000: 1 J Walton 9:11.82; 2 M Dickinson 9:15.20. 100H (-0.4): 1 L Lakin 13.77; 2 B Timewell 13.92. 4x100: 1 Som Sch 45.18; 2 Som Sch 45.56. LJ: 1 B Timewell 6.31; 2 L Reynolds 6.30. SP: 1 J Davies 13.82. JT: 1 C Granville 58.48U15: 200: 1 B Harrison 24.20. 400: 1 E Scott 51.95. 800: 1 D Taylor 2:09.20. 1500: 1 S Sommerville 4:25.35; 5 B Jones (Som Sch, U13) 4:45.48. 80H (-3.5): 1 H Close 11.95. PV: 1 K Caines 3.10; 2 O Stephenson 2.65. SP: 1 M Trickey 12.72. HT: 1 L Nightingill 37.87. JT: 1 W Larkman 45.63; 2 M Trickey 43.76; 3 A Walton 43.59U20 women: 1500SC: 1 R Langbein 5:28.32; 2 H Rogers 5:54.61. LJ: 1 S Baker 5.28; 2 A Alexander-Holmes 5.23. SP: 1 A Grosjean 10.44U17: 1500: 1 E Smith 4:53.42. 80H (-0.7): 1 J Morrish 12.42. HJ: 1 J Morrish 1.62. LJ: 1 L McCarthy 5.24. DT: 1 K Cross 34.56. JT: 1 J Loxton 40.91U15: 75H (0.3): 1 E Allen 12.08; 2 G Silcox 12.15. JT: 1 L Dawkins 29.93

Staffordshire, StokeU20 men: 110H: 1 J Taylor 15.3. 4x100: 1 Staff Sch 45.8U17: 100H: 1 J Lowe 14.7; 2 C Kenny 15.0. JT: 1 H Marshall 48.82U15: 800: 1 J Mann 2:06.1; 2 J Fradley 2:06.3; 3 T Randolph 2:06.8. 80H: 1 S Thompson 12.4. r2: 1 S Thompson 12.5. LJ: 1 J Woolley 5.72. SP: 1 W Knight 13.00U20 women: 1500: 1 L Hayes 4:40.7. LJ: 1 J Leek 5.24U17: 100: 1 C Jones 12.7. r2: 1 C Jones 12.6. 800: 1 T Stone 2:21.7. 1500: 1 L Holt 4:48.9. 4x100: 1 Staff Sch 52.6U15: JT: 1 E Hamplett 38.68

Surrey, KingstonTURNOUT in some of the senior events was disappointing, but there was a smattering of championship bests led by Katie Shiel-Rankin, Martin Duff reports.

The Southern under-15 cross-country silver medallist set a new mark in the junior girls’ 1500m at 4:40.65. It was three seconds outside her best of 4:37.64 set when winning the Surrey under-15 title last month but was faster than the leading intermediate winning time of Aldershot clubmate Poppy Disley-May, whose 4:46.21 is worthy of a mention.

The girls’ hammer competitions saw two new schools records as Alex Bartle won the intermediate event with 33.30m and Sophie Mace the junior, with 39.80m..U20 men: 110H (-0.7): 1 R Thomas 14.93; 2 J Josephs 15.49. HJ: 1 B Johnson 1.90U17: 1500: 1 T Holden 4:08.84; 2 D Wallis 4:09.67. 3000: 1 M Arnold 9:19.04. 100H: 1 K Beswick 13.35; 2 J Bell 14.25; 3 J Major 14.66; 4 D Roofe 14.92. Ht1 (0.2): 1 K Beswick 13.18; 2 J Major 14.47. Ht2 (1.9): 1 J Bell 14.21; 2 D Roofe 14.96. 1500SC: 1 C Critchley 4:29.80; 2 B Foreman 4:41.60; 3 B Gibbons 4:51.10. TJ: 1 S Amokwandoh 13.18; 2 J Gwilliam 12.88. SP: 1 D Ghosh 15.04. DT: 1 O Reid 46.73; 2 N Carty 42.64; 3 C Knight 39.13U15: 100 (-0.8): 1 R Page 11.64; 2 R Miller 11.65. Ht2 (0.5): 1 R Page 11.69. 200: Ht1 (2.9): 1 D Luke 23.81; 2 G Ibitoye 23.85. Ht2 (-0.6): 1 D Webster 24.34. 400: 1 R King 54.02. Ht1: 1 R King 54.28. 1500: 1 H Spawforth 4:29.16. 80H (-0.3): 1 R Sakala 12.56; 2 G Baiden 12.69; 3 A Wall 12.73. HJ: 1 M Brooks 1.70. TJ: 1 J Veerapen 12.59; 2 E Solowe-james 11.75. SP: 1 D Olajiga 14.07; 2 N Best 13.63; 3 M Buter 12.96; 4 D Barnaby 12.28; 5 S Gratton 11.93; 6 P Murray 11.53. DT: 1 W Hur 32.81; 2 R Kelly 32.50. HT: 1 M Ritchie 51.59. JT: 1 D Carlsson-Smith 42.21U20 women: 1500: 1 P Disley-May 4:46.21. TJ: 1 L O’Brien 10.87. DT: 1 C Letheby 37.94. HT: 1 S O’Brien 34.23U17: 200 (-2.5): 1 E Smith-Hahn 25.35. Ht1 (-1.6): 1 E Smith-Hahn 25.38. 300: 1 M Rainsborough 40.79. 800: 1 A Chandler 2:20.14; 2 L Ferguson 2:21.04. 1500: 1 E Reeves 4:54.96. 3000: 1 S Foreman 10:49.93. 80H (-0.3): 1 S Irving 11.58; 2 L Reilly 12.09. 300H: 1 S Richards 44.97; 2 E Nanson 45.07; 3 F Savage 47.73. HJ: 1 E Haberfield 1.60. LJ: 1 P Nicholls 5.16. TJ: 1 E Stenner 10.55. DT: 1 S Navratnam 30.58. HT: 1 A Bartle 33.30U15: 100 (-2.5): 1 M Bruney 12.61. Ht1 (-0.2): 1 M Bruney 12.45. Ht2 (0.9): 1 S Henlon 12.84. 200 (-0.7): 1 J Crawford 25.29; 2 A Clarke 25.44; 3 I Lansiquot 26.05. Ht2 (-3.4): 1 J Crawford 25.74. Ht3 (-1.9): 1 A Clarke 25.77; 2 I Lansiquot 25.99. 800: 1 M Pocock 2:17.73. Ht1: 1 M Pocock 2:20.75. 1500: 1 K Shiel-Rankin 4:40.65; 2 N Brown 4:44.91; 3 D D’Santos 4:50.97; 4 C Rhule 4:58.21. 75H (0.2): 1 T Campbell 12.05; 2 S Elliss 12.11; 3 N Hooper 12.32; 4 S Archer 12.48. Ht1 (-0.4): 1 N Hooper 12.35. Ht2 (-0.6): 1 T Campbell 12.18; 2 S Elliss 12.28. DT: 1 S Mace 39.80. JT: 1 E Fossett 31.57

Sussex, CrawleySTRONG winds prevented some best performance marks being set in the running events.

James Lasis topped the 60m mark in the intermediate age group to set a PB and championship record of 60.27m. After two no-throws he had to make sure that he gained a legal throw with his third effort to ensure the extra three throws. He managed a modest 44m but then launched the big one with his fourth attempt and that effort

lifted him to fifth place on the national under-17 rankings. His final two throws were also well past the 50m mark, each of which would have been good enough to take the title. Hastings’ Elliott White threw 54.11m to also achieve an English Schools standard in second place.

It was a similar story in the intermediate girls’ pole vault as Jade Brewster also set a championship best and English Schools’ standard. Already ranked at No.1 in the British under-17 list with 3.60m, Brewster cleared 3.50m despite the windy conditions, to add 10cm to fellow Horsham clubmate Lucy Stickland’s three-year-old record.U20 men: 400: 1 O Smith 49.7. 4x100: 1 Brighton College 45.8. PV: 1 J Moore 3.90. SP: 2 R Duke 13.65. DT: 2 R Gue 43.05; 3 P Vermes 41.16. HT: 1 R Duke 52.37U17: 1500: 1 R Fitzgibbon 4:11.2. 100H (-2.8): 1 N Parker 13.9; 2 M Papanicola 14.4. 1500SC: 1 B Collier 4:52.2. 4x100: 1 South Downs College 46.7; 2 Brighton College 46.8. PV: 1 B Williams-Watson 3.70; 2 J Shackleton 3.60. DT: 1 D Jibunoh 39.98. HT: 1 J Lasis 60.27; 2 E White 54.11; 3 W Cox 48.78; 4 L Staples 42.56U15: 200 (-1.1): 1 E Lavia 24.0. 80H (-1.9): 1 P Firth 12.8; 2 T George 12.8. 4x100: 1 Thomas Bennett 48.4; 2 St Andrews 48.7; 3 Christ’s Hospital 48.8; 4 An Other 49.8. HJ: 1 J Milnthorpe 1.72; 2 H Sharkey 1.69. PV: 1 J West 2.95; 2 G Turner 2.90; 3 C Neil 2.60. SP: 1 P Thomas 12.05. DT: 1 A Ahmed 35.67. HT: 1 J Haines 43.63U20 women: 100 (-3.5): 1 C Willis 12.4. 800: 1 K Bird 2:19.4. 1500SC: 1 R Titheradge 5:54.7. LJ: 1 N Bassham 5.49. HT: 1 E Marshall 38.43. JT: 1 H Webb 39.92U17: 1500: 1 S Driscoll 4:53.4. 80H (-3.0): 1 B Close 12.2. 300H: 1 P Willis 46.3; 2 K Bajorinaite 47.2; 3 H Talbut-Smith 47.7. HJ: 1 K Garland 1.62. PV: 1 J Brewster 3.50; 2 H Turner 3.20; 3 H McDonald 2.70. TJ: 1 B Crocker 10.40U15: 800: 1 S Mansfield 2:21.8. 1500: 1 G Cook 4:49.5; 2 L Nash 4:55.8. 75H (-2.5): 1 A Beswick 12.3. Ht1 (-0.7): 1 A Beswick 12.2. 4x100: 1 Christ’s Hospital 52.8. SP: 1 S Focacci 10.47; 2 L Hoare 9.79. DT: 1 F Okolkidoh 26.57. JT: 1 N Barnes 29.28

Warwickshire, Leamington SpaU20 men: HJ: 1 C Ogunkyede 1.95. TJ: 1 C Ogunkyede 13.57U17: 200: 1 J Neal 22.8; 2 R Tonks 22.8. 1500: 1 L Jones 4:04.4; 2 B Sutherland 4:07.4. 3000: 1 E Cross 9:19.2. 100H: 1 L Townsend 14.2; 2 A Grant 14.2; 3 L Bromley 14.3. 400H: 1 P Mills 58.6. 1500SC: 1 C Davis 4:32.8. 4x100: 1 War Sch 45.7; 2 War Sch 46.5. HJ: 1 J Goodrum 1.85. JT: 1 B Pointon 51.15; 2 P Bradley 49.49U15: 100: 1 T Kerr-Chin 11.9. 200: 1 A Shaw 24.4. 80H: 1 H Sutherland 11.9; 2 R Dwyer 11.9. 4x100: 1 War Sch 46.6. HJ: 1 R Dwyer 1.80. LJ: 1 T Kerr-Chin 5.97. SP: 1 H Sutherland 14.81U20 women: 800: 1 L McDermott 2:18.8. JT: 1 K Murch 40.32U17: 80H: 1 E Wake 12.2. LJ: 1 E Wake 5.37. JT: 1 M Moran 33.44U15: 75H: 1 A Pask 11.9; 2 F Bee 12.1; 3 G Parris 12.3. 4x100: 1 War Sch 53.4. HJ: 1 A Gamble 1.63; 2 G Parris 1.57; 3 I Cain-Daley 1.55. LJ: 1 A Pask 5.18. SP: 1 O Woodwood 10.21. JT: 1 F Bee 33.75West Midlands, TiptonU17 men: 100: 1 J Lawrence 11.0; 2 T Reeve 11.2. Ht2: 1 J Lawrence 11.2. Ht3: 1 F Batchelor 11.2. 200: 1 F Batchelor 22.7. Ht2: 1 F Batchelor 22.5. 400H: 1 J

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Faulkner 58.3. TJ: 1 J Brown 13.10. JT: 1 D Brown 49.65U15: 100: 1 B Tuka 12.0. Ht2: 1 B Tuka 12.0. 200: 1 S Hamilton 23.8; 2 E Walker 24.0; 3 A Wint 24.4. Ht1: 1 E Walker 24.0. 800: 1 T Dodd 2:07.0. 80H: 1 R Esien 12.0; 2 C Tuttle 12.8. TJ: 1 D Smith 12.20. SP: 1 R Esien 12.86; 2 J Briggs 11.93; 3 N Achikzey 11.59. JT: 1 H Morbey 44.66U17 women: 100: 1 R Barrett 12.5; 2 T Miller 12.6. Ht3: 1 R Barrett 12.6. 300: 1 A Hillyard 40.9. 800: 1 G Hartigan 2:19.5; 2 H Sharkey 2:19.5. 1500: 1 S Rainsley 4:48.7. 300H: 1 G Rogers 44.3. TJ: 1 N Campbell-Smith 11.21U15: 100: 1 B Catchpowle 12.9. 200: 1 B Catchpowle 26.3. Ht3: 1 B Catchpowle 26.1. 800: 1 E Saunders 2:22.3. 75H: 1 E Lambrou 11.9; 2 D Van Rensburg 12.1; 3 S Mulholland 12.3. HJ: 1 G Dempsey 1.55

West Yorkshire, CleckheatonU20 men: 200 (-0.3): 1 R Brown 22.26. 1500: 1 B Houghton 4:04.61. DT: 1 J Armstrong 42.59. HT: 1 K Thackray 49.05; 2 E Griffin 47.03U17: 200 (-2.2): 1 W Rotherforth 22.71. 3000: 1 J Hall 8:59.06. 100H (-1.8): 1 H Maslen 14.65. PV: 1 A Russell 3.80; 2 A Jones 3.40. LJ: 1 E Hurley 6.55U15: 800: 1 B Read 2:06.76. PV: 1 G Heppinstall 2.75. DT: 1 G Armstrong 44.82U20 women: 400: 1 G Yearby 57.88; 2 C Flannery 58.13. 100H (-1.8): 1 B Crowley 15.00. SP: 1 C Mitchell 10.17U17: 800: 1 B Ellis 2:18.62; 2 H Wood 2:18.75; 3 R Coope 2:19.41. 1500: 1 R Firth 4:47.16. 3000: 1 H Brown 10:44.58. 80H: 1 A Carr 12.36. PV: 1 A Roberts 3.20. SP: 1 H Ukandu 10.39. HT: 1 E Greenwood 39.89; 2 B Thomas 38.41U15: 1500: 1 M Traviss 4:55.40; 2 O Sykes 4:55.44. SP: 1 A McCurdie 9.96; 2 V Adams 9.77

ABERDEEN INDOOR POLE VAULT CHAMPIONSHIPS, AberdeenMixed events: PV: 2 A Lowe (A’deen, U15) 2.95; 3 R Masson (A’deen, M65) 2.85; 6 K Lyon (A’deen, M50) 2.75; 7 J Lyon (A’deen, W50) 2.55

JUNE 15SOUTHERN COUNTIES VETERANS’ LEAGUE KENT DIVISION 1, BromleyMen: MATCH: 1 B&B 77; 2 Dartford 59; 3 Camb H 58; 4 Ashford 55; 5 Bexley 44; 6 M&M 38M35: 200: B: 3 C Leon (B&B, M55) 27.3. 1500: A: 1 K Ewing (B&B, M50) 4:25.2; 3 M Ashby (Camb H, M50) 4:46.8. SP: 1 S Timmins (B&B) 12.94; 2 T Tipping (Camb H, M50) 11.17. JT: 1 M van den Dobbelsteen (B&B, M40) 49.32M50: 200: 2 T Phillips (B&B, M55) 27.3. HJ: 1 C Leon (B&B, M55) 1.50. JT: 1 S Langdon (B&B) 48.52; 2 T Tipping (C&C) 38.87; 3 P Searing (Dartf) 36.45; 4 W Howe (Ashf) 30.85M60: 200: 1 D Lucas (Camb H) 27.4Women: MATCH: 1Camb H 79; 2 Dartford 77; 3 B&B 70; 4 Bexley 33; 5 Paddock Wood 27; 6 I&I 16 W35: 1500: A: 1 C Elms (Camb H, W45) 5:11.1. HJ: 1 C Bond (Camb H, W45) 1.35; 2 T Eades (Dartf, W50) 1.30. SP: 1 L Hughes (B&B) 9.52W50: 200: 1 H Godsell (B&B, W55) 30.4. 1500: 1 R Tabor (Camb H, W60) 6:11.8. SP: 1 A Goad (Dartf) 8.98; 2 B Terry (B&B, W65) 7.71; 3 M Hadler (Camb H, W70) 6.80. JT: 1 A Goad (Dartf) 23.42W60: HJ: 1 M Brown (Padd W) 1.05. JT: 1 B Terry (B&B, W65) 17.45; 2 M Hadler (Camb H, W70) 12.32

DIVISION 2, BromleyM50 men: 200: 1 M Woods (Padd W) 26.1. JT: 1 A Exall (Padd W) 36.01; 2 P Greenfield (Brom Vets) 31.51W35 women: SP: 1 B Pope (Brom Vets, W60) 5.94W50: SP: 1 P Oakes (M&M, W65) 6.52; 2 J Burns (Brom Vets, W70) 4.93W60: HJ: 1 A Brenchley (M&M, W65) 1.00. JT: 1 P Oakes (M&M, W65) 14.27

JUNE 14WORCESTER AC OPEN, WorcesterMixed events: 100: r3: 1 O Dixon-ogunnowo (Tam, U13W) 13.2. 200: r1: 1 O Dixon-ogunnowo (Tam, U13W) 27.5U20 men: HT: 1 B Cole (Card) 50.58U15: HT: 1 J Briggs (BRAT) 36.39Women: HT: 1 A Robertson (Glouc) 41.34; 2 B Sewell (Card) 41.10U20: HT: 1 T Wells (Swan) 51.42U15: HT: 1 E Thrall (Glouc) 34.82W45: HT: 1 M Loveridge (Glouc) 35.62

SUSSEX U13 LEAGUE WEST DIVISION, HorshamU13 boys: 75: A: 1 J Massimo (Craw) 10.0; 2 Z Massey (Horsh BS) 10.4. 150: A: 1 J Massimo (Craw) 19.9. 75H: A: 1 J Persad (Craw) 13.4U13 girls: 75: A: 1 P Oborne (Worth) 10.3; 2 O Brothers (Craw) 10.4. 150: A: 1 P Oborne (Worth) 20.4; 2 E Ireland (Craw) 22.0. 1000: A: 1 H Binstead (Worth) 3:28.6. 70H: A: 1 A Fitzpatrick (Horsh BS) 12.4. JT: A: 1 C Jamieson (Horsh BS) 26.79

JUNE 13BMC GOLD STANDARD RACES, WatfordMen: 800: A: 1 E Slade (Card, U20) 1:49.85; 2 D Stepney (Phoe) 1:51.12; 3 H Fisher (Soton) 1:51.42; 4 A Tovey (WSEH) 1:51.43; 5 A Smith (B&H) 1:52.35; 6 M White (Brack, U20) 1:56.50. B: 1 J Tydeman (Bas) 1:54.13; 4 J Killip (WSEH, U20) 1:55.66; 5 D Gurton (VoA, U20) 1:55.68; 6 M Nicholson (Bed C, U20) 1:55.86; 8 G Kendall (C&C, U17) 1:57.79. 1500: A: 1 C McCourt (AFD) 3:45.96; 2 Z Seddon (Brack, U20) 3:46.18; 3 S Tobin (IRL, U20) 3:46.41; 4 C Bradbury (Read) 3:46.97; 5 K Moriarty (IRL) 3:47.50; 6 J Hoffmann (DEN) 3:48.08; 7 M Armstrong (Cov) 3:48.30; 8 D Clutterbuck (Bas) 3:48.56; 9 T Phillips (WG&EL) 3:49.16; 10 R Sprong (NED, U20) 3:49.77; 11 H Dixon (AFD, U20) 3:51.68; 12 D Ragan (BMH) 3:52.04; 13 O Barniv (USA) 3:53.68; 14 C Carter (E&H) 3:54.51; 15 B Kamstra (NED, U20) 3:56.01; 16 T Carroll (Norw) 3:57.31. B: 1 S Wyllie (Brack, U20) 3:50.04; 2 J Davies (Read, U20) 3:50.39; 3 S Mitchell (Notts) 3:50.78; 4 K Clements (Ips, U20) 3:51.31; 5 B Tyler (M&M) 3:54.17; 6 J Prickett (Inv EK) 3:54.76; 7 D Davis (Leeds C) 3:55.38; 8 J Guilmant (Phoe) 3:56.90; 9 M Burton (Bed C) 3:57.72; 10 S Phillips (Soton) 3:58.87; 11 M Emery (R&N) 3:59.07; 12 C Joslin-Allen (Ton, U20) 3:59.26; 13 A Connick (Belg) 3:59.48Women: 800: A: 1 P Aukett (SB) 2:05.98; 2 S Eviston (IRL) 2:07.54; 3 C McSweeney (IRL) 2:07.97; 4 M Austin (G&G, U20) 2:08.04; 5 M Jones (AFD) 2:08.76; 6 M Renfer (K&P, U20) 2:09.42; 7 K Eravisto (FIN) 2:12.63. 1500: A: 1 L Deadman (Hav M) 4:17.14; 2 A Campbell (SB) 4:17.52; 3 J Sparke (WG&EL) 4:17.90; 4 S Treacy (Bir) 4:18.43; 5 D Barnes (N&P) 4:23.84; 6 D Niccol (B&W) 4:26.04; 7 J Emery (Cov) 4:26.78; 8 C Browning (AFD) 4:26.86; 9 E Roche (Mil K, U20) 4:38.56; 10 J Finlay (Mil K, U17) 4:39.58

WATFORD OPEN GRADED MEETING, WatfordMixed events: 200: r3 (0.0): 1 C Archer (St Alb, U20) 22.47. 400: r2: 5 S Overton (Oxf C, M50) 58.25; 6 M Renfer (K&P, U20W) 58.39. r3: 1 L Zvasiya (Bir) 49.00; 2 R Ridley (Newb) 49.42. 800: r5: 3 S Jacob (E&H, U13W) 2:29.14. r6: 9 N Kingston (B&B, U13W) 2:27.38. r7: 4 O Greenbank (Harrow, U13) 2:22.87. r8: 2 K Jacobs (Swin, W35) 2:19.54; 4 S Riskey (B&B, U15W) 2:21.86; 5 L Everson (B&B, U15W) 2:22.19. r9: 1 E Hosker Thornhill ( W) 2:17.31; 2 R Marshall (Mil K, U20W) 2:17.98; 3 N Richardson (Coventry G, U20W) 2:18.40; 4 A Botham (Mil K, U17W) 2:18.61. r10: 2 C Lewis (Chilt, U17W) 2:18.29; 5 A Dunstan (R&N, U17W) 2:19.15; 7 F Ashworth (KTH, U17W) 2:19.72; 8 M Riglin (WSEH, U20W) 2:19.97; 9 M Humphreys (Oxf C, U15W) 2:20.00; 10 M Soanes (Norw, U17W) 2:20.24; 12 E Hunt (SB, U17W) 2:21.50. r11: 3 M Pocock (AFD, U15W) 2:16.44; 4 H Archer (W Suff, U20W) 2:16.49; 6 S Tooley (W Suff, U15W) 2:16.93; 7 E Moss (WG&EL, W) 2:16.99; 9 M Steer (St Alb, U20W) 2:17.63; 10 R Killip (WSEH, U17W) 2:19.00; 12 J Judd (Chelms, U15W) 2:20.16. r12: 6 R Walcott-Nolan (Luton, U20W) 2:13.48; 9 M Edwards ( W) 2:14.53; 11 A Bond (Read, W) 2:16.22. r13: 2 W Lillis (Newbury, M45) 2:07.95; 6 J Finch (CONAC, U15) 2:09.91; 10 K Johansen (Chelms, U20W) 2:11.39. r14: 2 H Spawforth (G&G, U15) 2:06.60; 4 L Willmore (S’end, U15) 2:07.61; 7 B Claridge (WHH, U15) 2:09.59; 12 L Yates (SB, W) 2:17.30. r15: 2 D Rowden (WG&EL, U15) 2:03.74. r16: 2 J Bracknell (Brack, U17) 1:58.79; 3 J Downing (C&C, U17) 1:58.99. r17: 1 M Goddard (Chilt, U17) 1:58.83. r18: 1 A Hulin (AFD, U20) 1:55.48; 2 J McCarthy (Chilt, U17) 1:55.80; 4 P Lucas (Croy, U17) 1:56.49; 6 C Von Eitzen (VoA, U17) 1:56.65; 7 M Seddon (Brack, U17) 1:56.86; 8 J Roberts (Wyc P, U17) 1:58.00; 13 M Ouzia (ESM, U17) 1:59.39. r19: 1 R Farnham-Rose (Ton, U20) 1:52.90; 2 P Taylor (VoA, U17) 1:54.56; 3 T Syckelmoore (SM) 1:54.64; 4 K Al-Abaidy (WSEH, U20) 1:55.15; 7 J Singh (WSEH, U17) 1:56.08; 8 D Brown (Ton, U20) 1:56.30; 10 A Goodall (WSEH, U20) 1:57.58Men: HT: 2 A French (Harrow, M45) 34.72. HT: 1 L Barnes (Mil K, U17) 47.92Women: HT: 1 K Presswell (Mil K, U20) 45.02; 2 C Gould (ESM, U17) 42.10; 3 L Impey (Mil K, U17) 33.81; 6 P Barnes (Mil K, U15) 27.61

BEDFORDSHIRE & LUTON SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS, BedfordU17 men: 400: 1 D O’Callaghan 50.2. 3000: 1 Jones 9:13.2. 100H: 4 A Other 14.0. 400H: 1 B Fenn 59.5. 1500SC: 1 R Lewis 4:52.4. 4x100: 1 Bed Sch 46.7. SP: 1 K Moulton 12.60. HT: 1 J Potton-Burrell 55.92. JT: 1 A Ingham 51.09U15: 200: 1 B Burton 24.3. 800: 1 J Lewis 2:01.1. 1500: 1 F Mussonda 4:29.2. 80H: 1 C Dickson-Earle 12.3; 2 A Other 12.8; 3 B Mcintosh 13.0. 4x100: 1 Bed Sch 49.4; 2 Bed Sch 49.7. HJ: 1 S Bird 1.82; 2 L Johnson 1.75. PV: 1 L Nicholson 3.20; 2 T Seager 2.60. TJ: 1 T Boggon 12.82; 2 L Dorset 12.12. SP: 1 F Maxwell 12.60. DT: 1 T Dallas 34.07. HT: 1 J Wuidart 44.97U17 women: 800: 1 S Billington 2:12.0. HJ: 1 E Cartledge 1.60. PV: 1 C Evans 2.70. SP: 1 M Hunt 9.76U15: 800: 1 L Russell 2:18.5; 2 A Edwards 2:22.9. 75H: 1 J Barrett 12.4. LJ: 1 E Richardson 5.20

DARTFORD HARRIERS OPEN, DartfordMen: HT: 1 S Evans (Worth) 49.72; 2 M Evans (Worth) 47.15U20: DT: 1 M Blandford (Woking, U17) 42.62U17: DT: 1 M Blandford (Woking) 45.59. HT: 1 E White (Hasting) 49.49; 2 W Cox (Worth) 48.69M50: HT: 1 P Searing (Dartf) 31.04M55: HT: 1 M Bale (Hay H) 30.56M75: DT: 1 H Thomas (Lewes) 25.16. HT: 1 H Thomas (Lewes) 30.45U20 women: HT: 1 L James (Hast) 58.58; 2 H Searing (Dartf) 34.12U15: HT: 1 S Howe (WG&EL) 36.97U13: HT: 1 K Head (William Edwards) 35.68

EASTERN VETERANS’ LEAGUE CENTRAL DIVISION, KetteringM40 men: 100: 4 J Turner (Mil K, M55) 13.7. 1500: 1 A Neatham (FVS, M45) 4:34.8. SP: 1 D Burrell (Bed C, M45) 11.92. HT: 1 D Burrell (Bed C, M45) 45.82M50: 100: 1 J Browne (Mil K, M55) 12.6; 2 T James (Bed C) 12.7. 400: 1 T James (Bed C) 58.9; 2 M Down (Mil K) 60.0. SP: 1 P Knott (Corby) 11.45; 2 G Packman (Bed C, M55) 9.91M60: SP: 1 M Shortland (FVS) 9.03. HT: 2 M Shortland (FVS) 31.75W35 women: 100: 5 J Lawson (Mil K, W55) 15.4. HJ: 1 R Boast (Bed C, W50) 1.20W45: 100: 1 M Brown (FVS) 13.9. 400: 1 A Slatcher (Bed C) 66.7. HJ: 1 M Brown (FVS) 1.33W55: 100: 1 C Alker (Bed C) 15.5. 1500: 1 D Baldwin (Mil K) 5:51.0ESSEX DIVISION, ChelmsfordM40 men: 100: 1 P Duwai (Chelm, M45) 12.6. 200: ns: 3 J Turner (Mil K, M55) 27.8. 400: 2 T Holden (Loughton, M50) 57.9. 800: ns: 2 L Croft (Bed C, M45) 2:11.1. LJ: 1 P Ffrench (S’end, M45) 5.20. DT: 1 D Bauer (Chelm, M45) 35.43. JT: ns: 1 I Stephenson (Mil K, M55) 30.76M50: 1500: 1 D Butler (Chelm, M55) 4:41.3; 2 J Metcalf (Thurr) 4:47.9. LJ: 1 C Warren (Loughton) 5.06. DT: 1 M Williams (Chelm) 32.09. HT: 1 M Williams (Chelm) 34.54M60: LJ: 1 P Harris (Chelm, M65) 4.63W45 women: 80H: 1 C Johnson (Loughton) 13.6. HJ: 1 C Johnson (Loughton) 1.40. LJ: 1 G Harwood (Loughton) 4.38. HT: 1 S Quinn (Chelm, W55) 29.36W55: DT: 1 S Quinn (Chelm) 29.95FENLAND DIVISION, CambridgeM40 men: 1500: 1 M Tuff (Ryst, M45) 4:29.2. HT: 1 B Ellingham (Hunts, M45) 36.52; 2 G Parsons (C&C) 35.66M50: 100: 1 R Huskisson (P’boro) 12.8. HJ: 1 R Huskisson (P’boro) 1.50; 2 R Phelan (Hunts) 1.50. HT: 1 J Edwards (Hunts) 34.87M60: SP: 1 J Blackwell (P’boro) 10.10; 2 J Moore (W Norf) 9.66; 3 P Bramford (C&C) 9.06. HT: 1 J Blackwell (P’boro) 29.58; 2 P Bramford (C&C) 28.26W35 women: 400: 1 K Sutton (P’boro) 61.0. HJ: 1 S McGivern (P’boro) 1.48. LJ: 1 S McGivern (P’boro) 5.13. SP: 1 A Jenkins (P’boro) 10.02. HT: 1 A Jenkins (P’boro) 49.29W45: HJ: 1 G Clarke (Ryst, W50) 1.35. LJ: 1 G Clarke (Ryst, W50) 4.33. SP: 5 M Holmes (C&C, W75) 4.27. ns: 1 G Clarke (Ryst, W50) 8.16. HT: 1 G Clarke (Ryst, W50) 24.99W55: 400: 2 M Holmes (C&C, W75) 97.4. LJ: 1 M Simmonds (Ryst, W65) 3.26. SP: 1 M Simmonds (Ryst, W65) 7.68; 2 A Bramford (C&C, W60) 6.13

JOHN CROSSMAN SCHOOLGIRLS’ 800m, AberdeenU17 women: 800: 1 K Stewart (Banc) 2:18.4

LOUGHBOROUGH STUDENTS V COMBINED SERVICES V ACHILLES, LoughboroughMen: 100 (-1.9): 1 O Fasuba (Combined Services) 10.92. A (-1.4): 1 C Craig (Sale) 10.91; 2 D Riley (Gate) 10.97. 200 (-1.7): 1 D Putnam (Lough S) 21.76; 2 L Evans (Lough S) 21.80. A (-1.0): 1 C Craig (Sale) 21.64; 2 D Riley (Gateshead) 21.66. 400: 1 M Audu (Combined Services) 48.80; 2 B Morris (Lough S) 48.91; 3 G Hawkes (Lough S) 49.32; 4 C Eliot (Achilles) 49.73. A: 1 E Phiri (Tam) 49.15; 2 N Wake (Lough S) 49.73; 5 J Goodband (Charn, U17) 50.91. 800: 1 P Goodall (Lough S) 1:51.44; 2 K Flannery (Lough S) 1:51.99; 3 N Lingley (Lough S) 1:52.16; 4 H Carter (Combined Services) 1:53.94; 5 N Samuels (Lough S) 1:54.98. 1500: 1 J MacDonald (Lough S) 3:48.73; 2 T Carter (Lough S) 3:57.43; 3 T Collins (Lough S, U20) 3:58.66. 3000: 1 P Richardson (Charn) 8:33.50; 2 W Ryle-Hodges (Achilles, U20) 8:38.07. 110H: r1 (-1.4): 1 W Sharman (Lough S) 13.83; 2 D Davis (WG&EL) 14.47; 3 D Feeney (Lough S) 14.61; 4 A Blow (Lough S) 14.62; 5 T Higbee (Achilles) 14.85; 6 R Baderin (Combined Services) 15.32. r2 (-1.0): 1 W Sharman (Lough S) 13.84; 2 D Davis (WG&EL) 14.50; 3 D Feeney (Lough S) 14.63; 4 A Blow (Lough S) 14.65; 5 R Baderin (Achilles) 15.18. 4x100: 1 Combined Services 42.59. 4x400: 1 Achilles 3:24.97. HJ: 1 M Roberts (Newham) 2.12; 2 T Gardner (Lough S) 2.03; 3 M Cole (Lough S) 1.98. PV: 1 G MacLean (Lough S) 5.25; 2 B Kingman (Combined Services, M35) 4.20. LJ: 1 P Allen (Combined Services) 7.08/-1.3. SP: 1 M Wheeler (Lough S) 13.65. HT: 1 J Pearson (Lough S, M45) 59.48; 2 J Bloomfield (Lough S) 55.60; 3 J Osazusa (Combined Services) 55.58. JT: 1 M Mortimore (Lough S, U20) 65.05; 2 S Reboah (Lough S, U20) 60.03Women: 200 (-1.9): 1 L Wake (Lough S) 24.46. 400: 1 J Kinney (Lough S) 55.38; 2 G Coveney (Lough S) 55.56; 3 N Prill (Achilles) 56.17. 800: 1 C Ross (Leicester, U17) 2:17.79. 1500: 1 L Dobriskey (Lough S) 4:12.86; 2 C Tarplee (Lough S) 4:25.57; 3 K Addy (Lough S) 4:29.23; 4 D Hodgkinson (Combined Services) 4:34.57. 3000: 1 N Van Staden (Combined Services) 10:11.93; 2 E Damant (Lough S) 10:13.24; 3 V Callaway (Lough S) 10:18.25; 4 J Douglas (Lough S) 10:19.14. 400H: 1 L Wake (Lough S) 59.00; 2 H Le Cornu (Lough S) 65.14. HJ: 1 E Perkins (Achilles) 1.76; 2 E Lowry (Lough S) 1.72; 3 C Boulter (Lough S) 1.67. PV: 1 C Adams (Lough S) 3.30. SP: 1 S Milner (Lough S) 11.30. DT: 1 S Milner (Lough S) 43.60; 2 C Williams (Lough S) 37.10. HT: 1 S Stanhope (Lincoln Wellington, U20) 47.01; 2 L Scott (Lough S) 41.29; 3 L Edwards (Combined Services) 40.04

NEWHAM & ESSEX BEAGLES OUTDOOR OPEN SERIES, NewhamMixed events: 100: r1 (-2.9): 2 K Thomas (Mil K, W) 12.29. r2 (-2.0): 1 W Bennett-Jackson (Belg) 10.80. r5 (-2.5): 8 L Campbell ( M45) 12.34. 200: r1 (-2.5): 1 K Thomas (Mil K, W) 24.32; 2 S Banjo (NEB, W) 24.79. r2 (-1.1): 1 R Kakoza (NEB) 21.82; 2 W Bennett-Jackson (Belg) 21.95. 400: r1: 1 M Carey (SB, W) 54.05; 2 K Wall (Bas, W) 55.08. r2: 1 A Other (Unatt) 49.57; 2 S


Malpass (Ilf, U17) 51.50. r3: 2 A Aderemi (Bishop Challoner, U15) 53.06. 800: r1: 2 B Hutton (VP&TH, U17) 1:59.61

ROSENHEIM LEAGUE EAST DIVISION, Tooting BecMen: 100: ns: 2 S Bell (Herne H, U15) 11.7; 6 S White (HW, M50) 13.1. 200: 1 B Ashby (Herne H, U20) 22.5. 400: ns1: 5 G Walcott (HW, M60) 57.3. 110H: 2 B Ashby (Herne H, U20) 16.3. 4x200: 1 Herne H 1:34.2; 2 Belg 1:35.0. HJ: 1 T Andrews (Herne H, U17) 1.85; 2 P Cripps (SoC, M45) 1.55. JT: 1 G Johnson-Assoon (Herne H) 54.60; 2 B Tola (HW, M40) 47.61Mixed events: 800: ns1: 2 E Olsen (Herne H, U15) 2:07.9. 1500: 5 C Ansell (Herne H, W) 4:39.6; 6 S Wilson (Serp, W) 4:41.6U13: SP: ns: 1 D Marshall-Brown (Herne H) 9.26M50: SP: ns: 1 C Privett (Belg) 10.13. JT: ns: 1 C Privett (Belg) 35.42; 2 G Francis (Herne H, M55) 32.07Women: 100: ns: 4 D Marshall-Brown (Herne H, U13) 13.4. 4x200: 1 Belg 1:49.7U13: SP: ns: 1 D Marshall-Brown (Herne H) 8.66

SUSSEX U13 LEAGUE EAST DIVISION, LewesU13 girls: 75: A: 1 A Harbour (Hast) 10.4. 150: A: 1 S Huxstep (Hast) 21.8. 600: A: 1 A Anning (B&H) 1:46.5. 1000: A: 1 A Nerurkar (Phoe) 3:29.4. 4x100: 1 Hast 57.8

ABERDEEN AAC CHAMPIONSHIPS, AberdeenMixed events: 3000: 1 M Edwards (A’deen) 8:40.4; 10 E Prise (A’deen, U17W) 10:20.6. LJ: 3 D Chapman (A’deen, M45) 5.18Men: SP: 1 E McKenzie (A’deen, M45) 10.01M60: SP: 1 R Masson (A’deen, M65) 9.41

JUNE 12BMC GOLD STANDARD RACES, StretfordMen: 800: A: 1 N Brooks (Sale) 1:48.10; 2 D Proctor (Roch) 1:48.96; 3 C Warburton (Notts) 1:49.80; 4 N R Jensen (DEN) 1:49.97; 5 C Smith (Wirral) 1:50.33; 6 J Donnelly (Wirral) 1:50.47; 7 R Stevenson (New M) 1:51.99; 8 K Bell (Bord) 1:52.23. B: 1 S Horsfield (Sale) 1:50.76; 2 J Tartt (S’port W) 1:51.32; 3 J Oguntayo (Sale) 1:51.87; 4 G Urwin (Gate) 1:51.93; 5 M Jackson (Liv H) 1:52.46; 6 S Morrow (B&A) 1:52.79; 7 J Lamswood (KuH, U20) 1:53.60. C: 1 G Hogg (Traff) 1:53.74; 2 J Lancaster (Sheff, U17) 1:54.42; 3 C McGahan (Sale, U20) 1:54.63; 4 J Crabtree (Traff, U17) 1:54.97; 5 D Chambers (Derby, U17) 1:55.74. D: 1 N Akpan (Liv H, U20) 1:54.88; 2 C Goodwin (W Ches, U20) 1:55.10; 5 T Earley (Col B, U20) 1:55.82. 1500: A: 1 R Morrell (New M) 3:47.66; 2 M Shirling (Liv H, U17) 3:48.01; 3 M Salter (Leeds C) 3:50.01; 4 C Parr (Gate) 3:51.31; 5 A Robinson (HW) 3:52.15; 6 P Huck (Barr) 3:52.63; 7 S Cameron (Stock H) 3:53.68; 8 B Pick (Notts) 3:56.95; 9 A Morrell (M’bro) 3:57.42; 10 J Nixon (Stock H, U20) 4:03.38. B: 1 M Thompson (Notts, U20) 3:56.85; 2 D Sheldon (Stoke, U20) 3:57.72; 3 R Torch (Leeds C, U20) 3:58.88; 4 L Johnston (Warr, U20) 3:59.72; 5 J Morris (Stock H, U20) 4:00.59; 6 F Hessian (Notts, U20) 4:01.55; 7 M Nicholson (Bed C, U20) 4:03.14

TRAFFORD GRAND PRIX (DISTANCE & THROWS ONLY), StretfordU15 mixed events: 800: r1: 1 J Taylor (Wirral) 2:02.03; 2 Z Holland (W Ches) 2:07.43; 3 R Babcock (Traff) 2:08.19; 5 C Nugent (Carl, U15W) 2:11.89; 7 A Hinchly (Vale R, U15W) 2:15.95. r2: 4 R Dale (L&M, U15W) 2:18.33; 5 E Smith (Warr, U15W) 2:19.37; 6 A Rowe (Liv H, U15W) 2:19.64; 8 A Kearney (Wirral, U15W) 2:19.74; 9 L Donaghy (Stock H, U15W) 2:19.91. r3: 1 H Johnstone (Pres, U15W) 2:22.45Mixed events: 800: r1: 1 J Webb (Liv H, U20) 1:56.70. r2: 1 A Smith (P&B, U17) 1:59.34. r4: 3 M Thompson (Liv PS, M40) 2:03.07. r5: 2 S Eviston (IRL, W) 2:07.45. r6: 2 J Allen (Roth, W) 2:10.14; 4 B Ansell (Sheff, U20W) 2:11.24; 5 P Hallas (Wake, M50) 2:11.62; 6 N Maddick (KuH, W) 2:12.01; 9 I O’Donnell (IRL, U20W) 2:13.58. r7: 1 C Duck (Leeds C, W) 2:14.00; 3 J Eyre (Warr, U17W) 2:17.00; 4 N Collier (Gran, U20W) 2:17.01; 5 R Middleton (Roth, W) 2:17.68; 6 B Mills (Spen, U20W) 2:19.37; 7 T Watson (Sale, U20W) 2:19.66. r8: 1 E Peters (Stock H, U20W) 2:16.37; 2 L Hack (Derby, W) 2:17.34; 3 S Johnson (Roth, W) 2:17.57; 4 O Wild (Stock H, U17W) 2:18.03; 5 E Curran (Sheff, U17W) 2:18.57; 6 C Thompson (Sheff, U20W) 2:19.43; 7 C Heaher (Vale R, U17W) 2:19.84. r10: 7 K Winrow (Kend, W50) 2:47.60. 1500: r1: 5 J Grundy (Liv PS, U17) 4:06.56. r2: 7 J Fairchild (Traff, W) 4:24.68; 9 A Hetherington (Carl, U17W) 4:26.07; 10 A Mellor (Stoke, U20W) 4:32.76; 11 H Singleton (Wake, W) 4:33.14; 12 A Grady (Roth, W) 4:42.66. r3: 1 J Watson (P&B, M50) 4:39.50; 2 V O’Donnell (Traff, W) 4:40.13; 3 K Gerrard (Vale R, U17W) 4:42.08; 4 N Hatswell (Roth, U20W) 4:42.51; 5 J Parsons (Vale R, U17W) 4:45.80; 6 K Buckley (Bury, U17W) 4:50.33; 7 E Pound (Sheff, U17W) 4:50.43. 3000: r1: 1 D Garbutt (Dur) 8:21.00; 2 D Parkinson (Kend) 8:29.96; 3 J Vernon-Mcguigan (Liv PS, U20) 8:31.68; 4 A Russell (Kend) 8:32.43; 5 J Douglas (Bord) 8:34.83; 6 J Tighe (B’burn) 8:38.35; 7 L Renton (Warr, U20) 8:46.85; 8 T Jenkins (Hallam, M35) 8:47.42; 10 E Bowker (Vale R, U17) 8:49.10; 11 R Taylor (Cov, M35) 8:49.43; 13 M Vennard (Vale R, U20) 8:52.02; 16 E Cross (Tam, U17) 8:54.97; 17 W Smith (Keighley & Craven, M35) 8:55.47; 20 J Naisbitt (Sheff, U17) 8:59.40; 22 M Hulse (Warr, U17) 9:02.09. r2: 2 C Grant (Liv H, U17) 9:15.57; 3 P Faulkner (Hallam, M40) 9:16.11; 4 O Sharp (Liv H, U17) 9:16.27; 5 K Acton (Stock H, U17) 9:19.61; 6 S Partridge (Leeds C, W) 9:23.56; 7 G Hull (Leeds C, M45) 9:29.65; 9 B Owen (Scar, U17W) 9:31.55; 13 L Crookes (Leeds U, U20W) 9:52.31; 14 H Tarver (Wirral, U20W) 9:53.83; 15 S Kemshall (Scun, W) 9:54.98; 16 T Morris (Wilmslow RC, M50) 9:56.24; 17 G Taylor-Brown (Sale, U20W) 10:01.20. r3: 1 A Donnelly (Linc W, U17W) 9:59.45; 2 N Farrow (Linc W, W) 10:02.08; 6 K Wood (York, U17W) 10:09.26; 8 S Burns (Roth, W) 10:10.39; 9 R Silson (Bord, W) 10:11.05; 10 E Beedham (Sale, W) 10:13.85; 11 H Whiteside (Liv H, U20W) 10:23.46; 12 H Griffiths (Traff, W) 10:27.40; 13 K Walker (Liv H, U20W) 10:27.46; 14 R Flanagan (Ross, U17W) 10:31.12; 15 A Pettitt (Vale R, U20W) 10:37.82Men: DT: 1 S Bissell (Sale) 46.50. HT: 1 R Bate (Traff) 56.76; 2 R Gayle (Wake, M40) 41.83U20: DT: 1 N Holt (Sheff) 43.50U17: HT: 1 J Mirfin (E Ches) 47.60Women: HT: 1 H Evenden (Leeds C) 55.76; 2 A Simpson (Leeds C) 53.06;

3 J Bate (Traff) 42.13; 4 J Potter (W Ches, U20) 33.53; 5 J Burke (Sale, U20) 33.29

ATHLETICS NI OPEN, BangorMen: 400: r1: 1 B Murphy (Liv H) 49.82. 800: r1: 3 M Wright (Anna, M40) 2:03.28; 6 F Marsh (N Down, M45) 2:07.66. r2: 5 M Roberts (N Down, M60) 2:34.94. DT: 1 C Reynolds (Lisb) 45.15M50: JT: 1 F McCrystal (B&A, M55) 36.55Women: 400: 1 A Crossey (Newry, U20) 58.70. 800: 3 R Dornan (N Down, W35) 2:27.27. 3000: 1 F McCourt (Lag V, W50) 11:07.76. DT: 1 B Wilson (N Down, U20) 41.05

CORBY AC OPEN, CorbyMixed events: 200: r7: 5 A Sandall (Nene V, U15) 24.2. 800: r3: 3 A Banks (Charn, U13) 2:21.4; 4 M Rowland (Stilt, U13) 2:21.6. r4: 10 E Welch (Corby, U17W) 2:20.8

MIDDLESEX SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS, HendonU17 men: 100: 1 R Arthur (Enfield) 11.01. Ht: 1 R Arthur (Enfield) 11.11. 200: 1 J Harvey (Harrow) 21.74; 2 A Davidson (Hillingdon) 22.57; 3 R Patterson (Hounslow) 22.74. Ht: 1 J Harvey (Harrow) 22.1; 2 A Davidson (Hillingdon) 22.6; 3 J Harding (Harrow) 22.9. 3000: 1 P Asgodom (Haringey) 9:06.31. 100H: 1 J Kirby (Hillingdon) 13.7; 2 B Thornhill (Hillingdon) 14.2; 3 R Chatterton (Richmond) 14.8. 1500SC: 1 C McCormick (Barnet) 4:49.81. HJ: 1 J Winney (Richmond) 1.85. SP: 1 K Jones (Ealing) 17.64; 2 S Mortty (Hillingdon) 14.53. HT: 1 F McGuigan (Hillingdon) 61.33U15: 100: 1 S Crowie (Hillingdon) 11.72; 2 K Eshun (Brent) 11.73; 4 N Stewart (Enfield) 11.84; 5 F Faizeen (Harrow) 11.94. Ht: 2 K Eshun (Brent) 11.90; 3 N Stewart (Enfield) 11.94; 4 A Njoko (Harrow) 11.94. 200: 1 T Adeyeye (Enfield) 23.78; 2 C Austin (Brent) 23.80; 3 O Stafford (Hounslow) 24.11; 4 A McCluskey (Ealing) 24.40. Ht: 1 C Austin (Brent) 24.3. 80H: 1 R Kelly (Richmond) 12.23; 2 G Vaughan (Enfield) 12.55; 3 G Machado (Harrow) 12.69. Ht: 1 G Vaughan (Enfield) 12.58; 2 R Kelly (Richmond) 12.67; 3 G Machado (Harrow) 12.87; 4 A Patani (Harrow) 12.94. HJ: 1 M Wisdom (Richmond) 1.72. LJ: 1 P Goualin (Ealing) 5.85. DT: 1 K Bassey (Harrow) 36.73U17 women: 100: 1 M Aiyeola (Harrow) 12.53; 2 T Brade (Brent) 12.64. Ht: 1 M Aiyeola (Harrow) 12.55. 200: 1 A Pipi (Enfield) 24.58. Ht: 1 A Pipi (Enfield) 24.7. HJ: 1 E Widdop-Gray (Richmond) 1.60. SP: 1 Y Cazeau (Enfield) 9.84U15: 200: 1 T Beckles (Barnet) 25.98. SP: 1 V Oyesola (Hillingdon) 11.38. JT: 1 E Clarabut (Hillingdon) 29.14

TONBRIDGE AC AVRIL BOWRING OPEN, TonbridgeMixed events: 400: r1: 3 D Lucas (Camb H, M60) 61.58. 800: r2: 2 B Buckwell (Ton, M55) 2:25.58. r3: 11 C Crick (Ton, U13) 2:23.33. r4: 2 B Foreman (Ton, U17) 1:59.14; 4 G Saker (Ton, M50) 2:06.74. PV: 1 C Jinks (Bexley, U17) 3.50; 1 A McGovern (Bexley, U17W) 3.30; 3 R Franklin (Bexley, U17W) 2.70U13 girls: JT: 1 E Knights-Toomer (Ashf) 27.62

JUNE 11NORTH EAST VETERANS’ LEAGUE, JarrowMen: 200: 2 C Haley (SSh, M45) 25.0.

400: 1 P McCluskey (SSh, M45) 57.0; 3 S Todner (H&P, M55) 59.0M40: Mile: 3 A Dent (Blay, M55) 5:29.4M50: 200: 1 M Wilson (NE Vets) 26.4M55: DT: 1 D Maggs (Gate) 34.45. HT: 1 D Maggs (Gate) 42.22M60: DT: 1 J Wild (MMTG) 38.50. HT: 1 J Wild (MMTG) 37.84; 2 T Hudson (J&H, M65) 32.22M65: DT: 2 T Hudson (J&H) 33.60M70: HJ: 1 D Butler (J&H) 1.25

ISLE OF MAN OPEN, DouglasU15 boys: HJ: 2 J Hewett (Manx, U13) 1.45M45: HJ: 1 N Vondy (Nthn (IOM)) 1.66U15 girls: HT: 1 A Bell (Manx) 26.76U13: HJ: 1 A Sibbald (Nthn (IOM)) 1.51W35: DT: 1 L Kneen (Western) 30.54. HT: 1 L Kneen (Western) 31.90W45: 5000: 1 G Griffiths (Manx) 18:07.6

BLACKHEATH & BROMLEY OPEN, BromleyMixed events: 100: r1 (2.5): 1 T Ramdhan (Bexley, U17) 10.82; 2 O Anson (Bexley, U20) 11.07; 6 D Ayodele (B&B, U15) 11.83. r2 (2.7): 3 R Dickens (B&B, U20W) 12.33. 800: r1: 5 K Ewing (B&B, M50) 2:08.99; 6 B Stickings (B&B, U15) 2:09.25; 7 T Kendrick (Ton, U13) 2:09.40. 1500: r1: 6 C sElms (Camb H, W45) 4:45.26; 9 J Potter (B&B, U13) 4:55.28; 10 J Keene (B&B, U15W) 4:59.79; 13 M Warner (M&M, U13W) 5:06.34. r2: 2 G Coates (B&B, M60) 5:13.10Men: HT: 1 A Williamson (NEB) 63.10U17: HT: 2 W Cox (B&B) 47.87U15 girls: HT: 1 A Barnett (B&B) 26.63

SOUTHERN COUNTIES VETERANS’ LEAGUE WESTERN DIVISION, BracknellM35 men: 400: A: 1 S Overton (Oxf C, M50) 57.8. 1500: A: 2 W Lillis (Newb, M45) 4:28.4. 5000: A: 2 J Richardson (Oxf C, M45) 16:36.8M50: 100: 1 A Duncan (Rad, M55) 13.0; 3 C Padmore (Oxf C, M60) 13.8. 400:

1 A Duncan (Rad, M55) 58.5. 1500: 1 S Overton (Oxf C) 4:32.8; 4 P Kennedy (WSEH, M60) 5:11.8. 5000: 1 S Overton (Oxf C) 17:24.4. HT: 1 S Pomeroy (Abing) 31.43M60: 400: 1 C Padmore (Oxf C) 63.7. 1500: 1 S Thorp (Oxf C) 5:14.6W35 women: HT: 1 J Smith (WSEH, W45) 34.80; 2 J Wilson (Read, W45) 29.87. JT: 1 J Wilson (Read, W45) 22.22W50: 100: 1 K King (WSEH) 14.0. LJ: 1 L Ahmet (Rad, W60) 3.41. HT: 2 M Coombe (Rad, W65) 18.44. JT: 1 K King (WSEH) 21.71

SCVAC LEAGUE, Hants & Surrey DivWinchester, HampshireMen Match: 1 Southampton 162; 2 Aldershot, Farnham & District 160; 3 Basingstoke & Mid Hants 150; 4 Havant 76; 5 Winchester & District 70; 6 City of Portsmouth 67; 7 Fleet & Crookham 22; 8 Woking 19M35 men: 100: A: 2 S Beak (Wok, M45) 12.0; 3 D Elderfield (BMH, M55) 12.0. 400: A: 1 S Beak (Wok, M45) 53.6; 2 J Tilt (Soton, M45) 54.1; 4 D Elderfield (BMH, M55) 55.3. HJ: 2 A Waddington (BMH, M50) 1.65. SP: 3 G Negus (Ports, M70) 8.33. HT: 2 G Negus (Ports, M70) 25.56M50: 100: 1 R Watkins (BMH, M55) 12.6; 2 A Leiper (AFD) 12.8. 400: 1 R Watkins (BMH, M55) 58.7. 1500: 1 J Grainger (Soton, M45) 4:32.4. LJ: 1 M Coker (Soton, M55) 4.60. SP: 1 A Leiper (AFD) 11.57; 2 K Pullen (Soton) 10.60. HT: 1 K Pullen (Soton) 38.01; 3 A Leiper (AFD) 32.86M60: 400: 1 V Novell (Soton, M65) 69.8. SP: 1 M Ferne (Soton) 9.83; 2 D Kelson (BMH) 9.46W35 women: 100: A: 1 C Dawkins (Ports, W50) 14.2. 400: A: 1 C Dawkins (Ports, W50) 67.1. 1500: A: 1 S Elder (AFD, W40) 5:07.0; 3 L Whitaker (Win, W50) 5:37.6. JT: 2 H Lockyer (Ports, W45) 21.61W50: 100: 2 M West (Win, W60) 15.2. 1500: 2 L Sandall-Ball (Win, W60) 6:30.9. HJ: 3= M West (Win, W60)


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1.05. TJ: 1 C Dawkins (Ports) 8.33. HT: 1 C Strode (Havant, W55) 27.08; 2 K Workman (AFD, W55) 23.64; 3 S Hume (Win, W55) 22.53. JT: 1 K Workman (AFD, W55) 20.35W60: 400: 1 M West (Win) 78.3. JT: 1 S Pett (BMH) 16.90; 2 M West (Win) 15.45Standings after 3 matches: 1 Soton 24; 2 AFD 21; 3 BMH 18; 4 Ports 13; 5 Havant 11; 6 Winch 9.5; 7 Fleet 8.5; 8 Woking 3Women Match: 1 Ports 138.5; 2 Winch 134; 3 BMH 117.5; 4 Havant 97; 5 Soton 58; 6 AFD 33Standings after 3 matches: 1 Ports 23; 2 Winch 22; 3 BMH 18; 4 AFD 13; 5 Havant 12; 6 Soton 11; 7 Fleet 4

JUNE 10EASTERN YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUE, BasildonU17 men: 800: A: 3 S Cherry (Lut, U15) 2:07.6. 1500: A: 1 K Wood (C&C) 4:11.1. 100H: A: 1 M Scott (Bas) 13.8; 2 E Dickson-Earle (Bigg) 14.6. B: 1 S Wright (Bas) 14.1. 4x100: 1 Thurr 47.0; 2 C&C 47.0. HJ: A: 1 A Moronkeji (Thurr) 1.85. TJ: A: 1 T Boggon (Bigg, U15) 12.50. SP: A: 1 A Leeming (Bas) 13.86; 2 K Moulton (Bed C) 12.10. DT: A: 1 A Leeming (Bas) 41.50. HT: A: 1 A Leeming (Bas) 41.03. JT: A: 1 M Young (C&C) 59.56. B: 1 A Pavelin (C&C) 51.18U15: 80H: A: 1 C Dickson-Earle (Bigg) 12.5; 2 S Bird (Lut) 12.6; 3 L Bread (Bas) 12.8. ns: 1 J Bailey (Bas) 12.8. HJ: A: 1 S Bird (Lut) 1.81; 2 L Johnson (Bed C) 1.75. ns: 1 J Bailey (Bas) 1.70. PV: A: 1 F Johnson (Bed C, U13) 2.50. SP: A: 1 J Pearson (Thurr) 12.15. DT: A: 1 A Slack (C&C) 38.94. HT: A: 1 J Wuidart (Bed C) 49.15; 2 A Slack (C&C) 40.74U13: 800: A: 1 J Wakerley (Bas) 2:19.8. 1500: A: 1 G Withers (Bas) 4:52.8; 2 F Ayre (Bed C) 4:54.4. 75H: A: 1 N Cowen (Bas) 12.7; 2 S Clarke (C&C) 13.0U17 women: 200: A: 1 K Dodd (Bas) 26.0. 300: A: 1 K Dodd (Bas) 40.1; 3 L Russell (Bed C, U15) 42.3. 800: A: 1 G Holloway (Thurr) 2:16.9; 2 L Russell (Bed C, U15) 2:18.4. 1500: A: 1 G Holloway (Thurr) 4:44.8; 2 C Wilson (C&C) 4:50.1. HJ: A: 1 E Cartledge (Bed C) 1.63U15: 1500: A: 1 C Murphy (C&C) 4:54.3. HJ: A: 1 R Hawtin (Lut) 1.56. LJ: A: 1 E Richardson (Lut) 5.13. DT: A: 1 O Bullis (Bas) 26.72. HT: A: 1 O Bullis (Bas) 29.49U13: 1500: A: 1 E Lawton (Bed C) 5:09.7; 2 L Murphy (C&C) 5:12.8. B: 1 E McCaffray (Bed C) 5:13.7. 4x100: 1 Bas 56.7BraintreeU17 men: 200: A: 1 L Da Silva (St Alb) 22.8. 1500: A: 1 B Rochford (Wat) 4:11.9. SP: A: 1 M Ward (Ryst) 12.80. HT: A: 1 J Hamblin (Col H) 57.74; 2 D Howe (Ryst) 42.60. ns: 1 O Thompson (Ryst) 45.77U15: 100: A: 1 D Wong (Norw) 11.9. B: 1 A Cooper (Norw) 11.9. 200: A: 1 A Cooper (Norw) 24.3. 800: A: 1 A Waterson (Norw) 2:06.5. 4x100: 1 Norw 49.9U13: 1500: A: 1 J Young (Col H) 4:59.9. 4x100: 1 Col H 53.7U17 women: 4x100: 1 St Alb 52.4. HT: A: 1 C Cockell (Brain) 35.86. ns: 1 E Cockell (Brain) 35.00. JT: A: 1 G Thrower (Norw) 37.83. B: 1 E Jamieson (Norw) 34.74U15: 100: A: 1 C McCarthy (St Alb) 12.5. 200: A: 1 C McCarthy (St Alb) 25.8. 75H: A: 1 J Doncaster (Norw) 12.2; 2 H Dark (St Alb) 12.2. 4x100: 1 St Alb 52.9. HJ: A: 1 A James (St Alb) 1.55. DT: A: 1 F McQuire (Wat) 27.75U13: 200: B: 1 E Mace (Norw) 28.3. 800: A: 1 N Walters (W Suff) 2:28.0. 4x100: 1 Norw 57.

Lee ValleyU17 men: 100: A: 1 R Arthur (E&H/Barn) 11.2. 200: A: 1 R Arthur (E&H/Barn) 22.7. 100H: A: 1 K Riley-Laborde (E&H/Barn) 13.3; 2 R Clarricoats (Hav M) 13.6; 3 O Garner (Chelm) 14.6; 4 M Schopp (SNH) 15.0. B: 1 G Hadler (Hav M) 14.4; 2 J Weaver (E&H/Barn) 14.5; 3 D Stratton (Chelm) 14.8. 4x100: 1 E&H/Barn 45.0; 2 Chelm 46.9. PV: A: 1 E Thompson (Hav M) 3.20. LJ: A: 1 T Lucas (Chelm) 6.45. B: 1 A O’Brien (Chelm) 6.40. DT: A: 1 T Guy (Chelm) 45.70. B: 1 J Mead (Chelm) 38.70. JT: A: 1 C Martin (Herts P) 53.37U15: 100: A: 1 J Misso (Herts P) 11.7. 200: A: 1 J Misso (Herts P) 23.6; 2 H King (Chelm) 24.2. ns: 1 T Adeyeye (E&H/Barn) 24.3. 300: A: 1 J Misso (Herts P) 37.6. 80H: A: 1 O Boorn (Herts P) 12.4; 2 J Ellis (Chelm) 12.5; 3 T Pitkin (Hav M) 12.6. 4x100: 2 Herts P 49.9. PV: A: 1 N Gardner (SNH) 3.20. HT: A: 1 G Marvell (SNH) 37.75U13: 100: A: 1 N Thomas (E&H/Barn) 12.7. 200: A: 1 N Thomas (E&H/Barn) 26.8. 800: A: 1 G Groom (E&H/Barn) 2:16.5. 75H: A: 1 L Jeffery (Chelm) 13.4. 4x100: 1 E&H/Barn 54.3. SP: A: 1 P Keefe (SNH) 9.88; 2 A Mawdsley (VoA) 8.98U17 women: 100: A: 1 M Shokunbi (Hav M, U15) 12.9. 300: A: 1 L Nielsen (E&H/Barn) 41.6; 2 T Humm (Hav M) 42.0; 3 C Dailly (Chelm) 42.0. B: 1 L Nielsen (E&H/Barn) 41.5. 800: A: 1 C Dailly (Chelm) 2:20.8. 4x100: 1 E&H/Barn 52.2. SP: A: 1 R Forder (Hav M) 9.94U15: 300: A: 1 R Prideaux (Chelm) 42.5. 75H: A: 1 M Hughes (Hav M) 12.0. 4x100: 1 E&H/Barn 52.1; 2 Chelm 53.1. HT: A: 1 A Stevens (SNH) 33.22. ns: 1 L Aldridge (SNH) 30.82U13: 70H: A: 1 J Down (Chelm) 11.9; 2 M Sims (E&H/Barn) 12.3; 3 S Julian (Herts P) 12.4. 4x100: 1 Chelm 57.1; 2 Herts P 57.1. SP: A: 1 N Parcell (Herts P) 9.71; 2 A Boahene (E&H/Barn) 8.88; 3 A Levy (SNH) 8.71; 4 J Down (Chelm) 8.50. DT: A: 1 N Parcell (Herts P) 24.70; 2 A Levy (SNH) 24.35SouthendMATCH: 1 Ipswich 779; 2 Southend-on-Sea 545; 3 Dacorum & Tring 444; 4 Peterborough 358; 5 Harlow 155; 6 Colchester & Tendring 143U17 men: 100H: A: 1 T Metcalf (S’end) 14.5. HJ: A: 1 E Thompson (Ips) 1.85. PV: A: 1 J Weller (D&T) 3.50. HT: A: 1 S Grant (S’end) 50.80; 2 L Nightingale (P’boro) 48.75U15: 800: A: 1 T Passmore (Ips) 2:09.2U13: 100: A: 1 C Okah (D&T) 12.5. 200: A: 1 C Okah (D&T) 25.3. 800: A: 1 C Okah (D&T) 2:20.7. 1500: A: 1 A Baxter (Ips) 4:53.8U17 women: 100: A: 1 L Shaw (S’end, U15) 12.9. 200: A: 1 L Shaw (S’end, U15) 26.1. TJ: A: 2 J Ruscoe (S’end, U15) 9.77. SP: A: 1 H Coe (Ips) 9.86. DT: A: 1 E Bloomfield (Ips) 30.51U13: 70H: A: 1 M Sims (P’boro) 12.4. B: 1 A Woollatt (Ips) 12.1. 4x100: 1 P’boro 57.5

HEART OF ENGLAND LEAGUE DIVISION 1, RugbyU17 men: 100H: A: 1 A Grant (Strat) 14.1; 2 L Bromley (Rugby) 14.4. 4x100: 1 Sol 46.4U15: 100: A: 1 I Silcott (Leic) 11.7; 2 W Fodden (Rugby) 11.9. 200: A: 1 R Dwyer (Strat) 23.4; 2 I Silkoc (Leic) 23.9. B: 1 T Cheyne (Rugby) 24.3. 400: A: 1 J McGraw (Amber) 53.8; 2 R Esien (Sol) 54.3. 800: A: 1 J McGraw (Amber) 1:59.1. 80H: A: 1 R Esien (Sol) 11.8. 4x100: 1 Rugby 49.4. HJ: A: 1 R Dwyer (Strat) 1.71. LJ: A: 1 R Dwyer (Strat) 5.90; 2 T Kerr-Chin (Rugby) 5.80. SP:

A: 1 R Esien (Sol) 13.35U13: 75H: A: 1 T Trayner (Leic) 13.6; 2 J Faulds (Rugby) 13.9. SP: A: 1 L Wright (Hales) 9.35U11: 75: A: 1 Z Boxall (Strat) 11.0Women: 300: A: 1 J Turner (Amber, U20) 40.0. 800: A: 1 L McDermott (Strat, U20) 2:19.4. 1500: A: 1 T Mobley (Ban, U17) 4:52.4; 2 M Blake (Sol, U17) 4:54.5. 4x100: A: 1 Strat 50.6. JT: A: 1 A Peacock (Ban) 37.16U15: 100: A: 1 S Ager (Rugby) 12.4; 2 A Beardmore (Hales) 12.9. 300: A: 1 P White (Sol) 41.8. 1500: A: 1 K Goddard (Rugby) 4:59.3. 75H: A: 1 F Bee (Strat) 12.0. 4x100: 1 Sol 53.1. JT: A: 1 F Bee (Strat) 31.13U13: 100: A: 1 E Coope (Amber) 13.5. 200: A: 1 E Madden Forman (Strat) 27.5; 2 E Coope (Amber) 27.8; 3 A Bates (Sol) 28.5. B: 1 T McGraw (Amber) 28.3. 70H: A: 1 A Bates (Sol) 11.8; 2 M Clues (Rugby) 11.9; 3 E Madden Forman (Strat) 12.4. 4x100: 1 Sol 55.7; 2 Strat 57.0; 3 Amber 57.3; 4 Ban 57.3. HJ: A: 1 A Bates (Sol) 1.40DIVISION 2, BromsgroveMATCH: 1 Tamworth 15; 2 Brom & Redditch 13.5; 3 Kettering 11.5; 4 Worcester 11; 5 Newcastle 8; 6 Dudley & S’bridge 6; 7 Royal Sutton 4; 8 Wreke Runners 3U17 men: 400: A: 1 E Cherry (Kett) 51.5. 4x100: 1 Tam 46.5U15: 100: A: 1 B Tuka (DASH) 11.8U11: 75: A: 1 L Byng (B&R) 10.8Women: 1500: A: 2 M Buckle (Newc S, W35) 5:04.4. LJ: A: 2 E Horne (DASH, U17) 5.15U15: SP: A: 1 O Woodward (Tam) 9.84DIVISION 3, KidderminsterMATCH: 1 Coventry Godiva 15; 2 Kidder & Stourport 13.5; 3 Daventry 11.5; 4 Witney 10.5; 5 Sparkhill 9; 6 Nuneaton 6.5; 7 Harbourgh 4; 8 Droitwich 2U17 men: 100: A: 1 R Tonks (Nun) 11.0. 200: A: 1 R Tonks (Nun) 22.9. 800: A: 1 J Barnes (Cov) 1:59.3; 2 J Currah (Wit) 1:59.7. 100H: A: 1 K Russ (Dav) 14.7U13: 1500: B: 1 E Griffiths (Cov) 4:46.4. 75H: A: 1 O Stacey (Wit) 13.8Women: 800: A: 1 B Ellis (Harb, U17) 2:21.5U15: 75H: A: 1 G Parris (Nun) 12.5U13: 70H: A: 1 E Faulkner (Nun) 12.1U11: 75: A: 1 D Clarke (K&S) 11.2

MIDLAND MASTERS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS, NuneatonM40 men: 100: 1 J Tipper (Mid M) 11.4. 200: 1 J Tipper (Mid M) 23.0; 2 R Bowers (Mid M) 25.0. 400: 1 R Bowers (Mid M) 55.4. 800: 1 G Wallace (Mid M) 2:06.8. SP: 1 D Locke (Mid M) 11.45M45: 100: 1 R Smith (Mid M) 12.6. 200: 1 R Smith (Mid M) 25.8. 800: 1 R Andrew (Mid M) 2:06.7; 2 R Parkin (Mid M) 2:12.9. 5000: 1 G Lee (Mid M) 15:26.3; 2 A McNeill (Mid M) 16:46.9. 110H: 1 G Dunson (Mid M) 16.1. 5000W: 1 M Williams (Mid M) 24:33.4. PV: 1 A Wilkinson (Mid M) 3.30. HT: 1 J Pearson (Mid M) 58.30M50: 100: 1 J Hutchinson (Mid M) 12.9; 1 N Wragg (Unatt) 13.1. 400: 1 M Aylwin (Mid M) 59.4. 5000: 1 R Sheen (Mid M) 16:48.2. HJ: 1 J McColgan (Mid M) 1.50. TJ: 1 A Earle (Mid M) 11.16. SP: 1 S Woolley (Mid M) 11.82; 2 S Pomeroy (Mid M) 11.41; 3 J Moreland (Mid M) 11.29. DT: 1 J Moreland (Mid M) 45.41; 2 S Woolley (Mid M) 35.68; 3 S Pomeroy (Mid M) 31.88; 4 G Middleton (Mid M) 31.66. HT: 1 M Roberts (Mid M) 47.97; 2 S Woolley (Mid M) 41.10; 3 G Middleton (Mid M) 40.88; 4 J Moreland (Mid M) 38.86; 5 K Murch (Mid M) 36.75; 6 S Pomeroy (Mid M) 30.39. JT: 1 K Murch (Mid M) 55.81; 2 S Woolley (Mid M)

39.06; 3 S Pomeroy (Mid M) 32.17M55: 200: 1 T Foster (Mid M) 27.2. 400: 1 T Foster (Mid M) 61.2. SP: 1 M Pell (Mid M) 10.34. JT: 1 M Pell (Mid M) 37.09; 2 P Coote (Mid M) 30.98M60: 100: 1 J Steel (Mid M) 14.2. 200: 1 P Anthony (Mid M) 27.6. 400: 1 P Anthony (Mid M) 60.8. 800: 1 D Oxland (Mid M) 2:22.1. 1500: 1 D Oxland (Mid M) 5:01.2. 5000: 1 D Oxland (Mid M) 17:43.3. LJ: 1 K Lundby (Mid M) 4.46. TJ: 1 K Lundby (Mid M) 9.22. SP: 1 T Richards (Unatt) 11.95; 2 R Jones (Mid M) 10.54; 3 R Richards (Unatt) 9.54; 4 D Russell (Mid M) 9.53; 5 B Renshaw (Mid M) 9.16. DT: 1 T Richards (Unatt) 37.61; 2 D Russell (Mid M) 33.74; 3 R Jones (Mid M) 33.35; 4 K Lundby (Mid M) 32.52; 5 B Renshaw (Mid M) 32.30; 6 R Richards (Unatt) 30.89. HT: 1 D Russell (Mid M) 34.27; 2 R Jones (Mid M) 30.91; 3 B Renshaw (Mid M) 29.76. JT: 1 T Richards (Unatt) 34.88; 2 R Richards (Unatt) 33.22M65: 100: 1 M Singh (Mid M) 13.9; 2 J Barrus (Mid M) 14.0; 3 L Dunn (Mid M) 14.9. 200: 1 J Barrus (Mid M) 29.7; 2 R Barrington (Mid M) 30.9. PV: 1 J Bradley (Mid M) 2.60. SP: 1 B Hawksworth (Mid M) 10.91; 2 R Jegou (Mid M) 10.07; 3 I Bowles (Mid M) 9.20. DT: 1 B Hawksworth (Mid M) 40.65; 2 I Bowles (Mid M) 37.97; 3 R Jegou (Mid M) 30.59. HT: 1 B Hawksworth (Mid M) 46.48; 2 R Jegou (Mid M) 29.48; 3 I Bowles (Mid M) 29.02. JT: 1 B Hawksworth (Mid M) 35.42; 2 P Owen (Mid M) 32.08; 3 L Dunn (Mid M) 27.77M70: 5000: 1 R Wilson (Mid M) 21:13.5. HJ: 1 C Green (Mid M) 1.30. LJ: 1 C Green (Mid M) 3.79. TJ: 1 C Green (Mid M) 8.39. SP: 1 J Singh (Mid M) 8.37; 2 J Love (Mid M) 8.03. JT: 1 D Price (Mid M) 27.13M75: 100: 1 F Taylor (Mid M) 15.1. 200: 1 F Taylor (Mid M) 32.0. HJ: 1 T Crocker (Mid M) 1.33. LJ: 1 T Crocker (Mid M) 3.84; 2 F Taylor (Mid M) 3.61. TJ: 1 T Crocker (Mid M) 8.10; 2 J Evans (Mid M) 7.32. SP: 1 B Sumner (Mid M) 8.25. DT: 1 B Sumner (Mid M) 22.83. HT: 1 B Sumner (Mid M) 30.58M80: SP: 1 K Dutton (Mid M) 7.54. HT: 1 G Roberts (Mid M) 26.99W35 women: 100: 1 E Ruddock (Mid M) 12.7. 200: 1 E Ruddock (Mid M) 25.4. 1500: 1 P Richardson (Mid M) 4:59.3; 2 K Marchant (Mid M) 5:03.3W40: 200: 1 F Palmer (Mid M) 27.5. 400: 1 F Palmer (Mid M) 64.9. 800: 1 J Kind (Mid M) 2:30.2. SP: 1 C Parker (Mid M) 11.87. DT: 1 C Parker (Mid M) 34.88. HT: 1 C Parker (Mid M) 32.71. JT: 1 K Addis (Mid M) 25.15W45: 800: 1 B Hartigan (Unatt) 2:27.8; 2 J Pidgeon (Mid M) 2:35.1. 1500: 1 J Pidgeon (Mid M) 5:11.1. 5000: 1 S Orridge (Mid M) 18:28.7; 2 J Mumford (Mid M) 20:49.5. HJ: 1 M Garland (Mid M) 1.39. PV: 1 R Bird (Mid M) 2.00. LJ: 1 M Garland (Mid M) 4.21. SP: 1 R Bird (Mid M) 9.12. HT: 1 M Loveridge (Mid M) 37.62; 2 R Bird (Mid M) 30.74. JT: 1 R Bird (Mid M) 22.19W50: 100: 1 L Willis (Mid M) 14.7. 200: 1 L Willis (Mid M) 31.0. 5000: 1 K Brooks (Mid M) 20:47.6; 2 J Mather (Mid M) 21:44.2. LJ: 1 J Pryce (Mid M) 4.18; 2 J Wakelam (Mid M) 3.73. TJ: 1 J Pryce (Mid M) 9.85; 2 J Wakelam (Mid M) 7.86. SP: 1 D Murch (Mid M) 9.29. DT: 1 J Wakelam (Mid M) 21.00; 2 D Murch (Mid M) 20.55. HT: 1 D Murch (Mid M) 32.65; 2 J Porter (Mid M) 30.24; 3 J Wakelam (Mid M) 28.37. JT: 1 J Wakelam (Mid M) 22.92; 2 D Murch (Mid M) 21.53W55: 200: 1 J Horder (Mid M) 29.1. 80H: 1 J Horder (Mid M) 13.4W60: 100: 1 S Hine (Mid M) 15.9.

200: 1 S Hine (Mid M) 34.5. 400: 1 N Hitchmough (Mid M) 74.1. 800: 1 N Hitchmough (Mid M) 2:37.1. LJ: 1 J Fail (Mid M) 3.81. SP: 1 V Kirkland (Mid M) 6.61. JT: 1 J Fail (Mid M) 21.74W65: 400: 1 A Copson (Mid M) 78.3. 800: 1 A Copson (Mid M) 2:50.9. 1500: 1 A Copson (Mid M) 5:40.3; 2 S Carey (Mid M) 5:58.5. 5000: 1 J Johnson (Mid M) 24:17.5. SP: 1 C Rafferty (Mid M) 6.14. JT: 1 C Rafferty (Mid M) 17.62W75: 100: 1 R Chrimes (Mid M) 18.9. 200: 1 D Fraser (Mid M) 39.2. 400: 1 D Fraser (Mid M) 99.3. HJ: 1 R Chrimes (Mid M) 1.18. SP: 1 R Chrimes (Mid M) 9.88. DT: 1 R Chrimes (Mid M) 26.19

PETROFAC GRAMPIAN ATHLETICS LEAGUE EAST DIVISION, PerthMen: MATCH: 1 A’deen 355.5; 2 Perth 289; 3 Banc 279.5; 4 Arb 213; 5 Dund 134; 6 Mont 121; 7 Fife 91; 8 Ellon 44U18 men: 4x200: 1 A’deen 1:41.6Women MATCH: 1 A’deen 297; 2 Banc 255; 3 Dund 247; 4 Arb 200; 5 Ellon 179; 6eq Fife/Mont 154; 8 Perth 1164x200: 1 A’deen 1:49.5. HT: A: 1 K Bodley (Ellon, U20) 42.00; 2 L Allan (Arb) 41.66U14: 1200: A: 1 R Eggeling (A’deen, U13) 4:02.0; 2 M Owen (Dund H, U13) 4:14.0. B: 1 T Mathers (A’deen, U13) 4:16.9North Section, InvernessMenMATCH: 1 I’ness 348; 2 Ross C 255; 3 Moray 219; 4 Nairn 175; 5 E Suth 120; 6 C’ness 118; 7 Elgin AAC 86; 8 Forres 21U16 men: SP: A: 1 G Evans (I’ness, U15) 12.37WomenMATCH: 1 I’ness 315; 2 Nairn 216; 3 Ross C 169; 4 Moray 167; 5 C’ness 150; 6 Elgin 111; 7 E Suth 43; 8 Forres 34HT: A: 1 M Swinton (Moray, W65) 18.02U18: 4x200: 1 I’ness 1:54.49. HT: A: 1 E Bowie (Edin, U17) 48.62U16: LJ: A: 1 S Kingham (Elgin, U15) 5.05. DT: A: 1 D Milne (Moray, U15) 36.96U14: 100: A: 1 L Bell (Moray, U13) 13.10. 200: A: 1 L Bell (Moray, U13) 27.28. 1200: A: 1 G Whelan (Moray, U13) 4:08.52; 2 J Steele (I’ness, U13) 4:08.65. 4x200: 1 I’ness 1:59.67

SOUTH WEST LEAGUE DIVISION 1, ExeterROBIN DANAHER achieved a second successive 60m javelin throw in this league, Nigel Harding reports.

Andrew Elkins and Maria Brett set league hammer bests, while David Dawson and Matthew Trickey were in form with the shot. Pole vaulters Rebecca Gray and Katie James were high achievers, while Sam Robins cleared a PB 1.75m high jump. Andrew Faulkner, Callum Wells and Isobel Glaisher starred on the trackMATCH: 1 Yeovil Olympiads 1162; 2 Cornwall AC 1134; 3 Taunton 1066.5; 4 Exeter 931; 5 Poole AC 876.5; 6 Newton Abbot 761; 7 Newquay & Par 660Men: 100: r2 (-0.6): 10 I Allen (Exe, M45) 12.18. 800: r1: 1 B Brown (Taun, U20) 1:57.89. 5000: 1 J Bristow (Taun) 15:42.94. 400H: 1 A Faulkner (Yeov O) 55.13. HJ: 4 I Allen (Exe, M45) 1.75. ns: 1 S Faulkner (Yeov O, M60) 1.35. TJ: 2 I Allen (Exe, M45) 12.49; 4 P Guest (Yeov O, M50) 11.02. SP: 1 D Dawson (Exe) 13.77. JT: 1 R Danaher (Taun, U20) 60.17U20: 5000: 1 R Preece (Taun) 15:44.40U17: 3000: 1 M Dickinson (Yeov O) 9:12.55U15: 100: r1 (-2.3): 1 E Scott (Taun) 11.92. 200: r1 (-2.5): 1 E Scott (Taun) 24.32. 800: r1: 1 S Sommerville (Yeov O) 2:06.44; 2 D Taylor (Taun) 2:09.79.

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3000: 1 L Prior (Yeov O) 9:52.58. 4x100: 1 Yeov O 49.21. HJ: 1 S Robins (N&P) 1.75. SP: 1 M Trickey (Yeov O) 12.86; 2 P Swan (Corn) 12.78. JT: 1 W Larkman (Taun) 43.64; 2 D Allen (Exe) 43.44U13: 100: r1 (-0.1): 1 C Wells (Exe) 13.00Women: PV: 1 K James (Yeov O, U20) 3.20U17: 800: 1 H Brown (Taun) 2:20.8. 3000: 1 I Glaisher (Yeov O) 10:26.11. DT: 1 K Cross (Taun) 31.00. HT: 1 M Brett (N&P) 35.92U15: PV: 1 R Gray (Corn) 2.75U13: JT: 1 T Miller (Yeov O) 24.10

Division 2 Plymouth BOTH Alistair and Megan Tuck threw well, while Claudia Lavender showed pole vault form. Carie Robertson and Emily Attfield were the pick of the track athletes.MATCH: 1 Armada 1306; 2 Wimborne 1165; 3 North Somerset 1027; 4 Dorchester 761; 5 Mendip 467; 6 North Devon 371; 7 South-West Veterans 177Men: 100: 9 P Impett (W’borne, M65) 14.8. 800: 4 S Lang (SW Vets, M55) 2:22.4; 7 A Herdman (Armada, M55) 2:25.3. 5000: 1 S Anderson (Armada, M45) 16:15.5. 400H: 2 P Flavell (W’borne, M45) 67.3. JT: 2 A Long (W’borne, M50) 32.02U20: HT: 1 A Tuck (Dor) 47.70U15: 100: 1 P Channings (Armada) 12.0; 2 B Sutton (N Dev) 12.0. 200: 1 P Channings (Armada) 24.2; 2 B Sutton (N Dev) 24.3Women: 100: 2 T Gribble (Armada, W40) 13.6. PV: 1 T Carter (W’borne, W40) 3.00. DT: 1 M Tuck (Dor) 36.49; 3 M Pearson (SW Vets, W60) 22.22U17: 300H: 1 C Robertson (Armada) 46.8U15: 3000: 1 E Attfield (Armada) 10:48.4; 2 E Ackford (Armada) 10:59.5. 4x100: 1 N Som 53.4. DT: 1 L Fry (Dor) 26.12

WESSEX YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUE, BournemouthSOPHIE MERRITT boosted her league records in both shot and discus with Southampton AC clubmate Nicholas Hunt also in league best shot form, Nigel Harding reports.

Vicky Mould equalled a further record in the long jump, with Emily Green and Holly Mills also outstanding.

Oliver Bromby and George Makombe shared sprinting honours, while Joseph Lewis, Patrick Sylla and Eddie Jenkinson also impressed among the under-15 boys. MATCH: 1 Southampton AC 430; 2 Woking 323; 3 Aldershot 272; 4 Andover 263; 5 Bournemouth 240U17 men: 100H: A: 1 N Hunt (Soton) 14.0. 4x100: 1 Soton 47.0. HJ: A: 1 N Hunt (Soton) 1.95. SP: A: 1 N Hunt (Soton) 15.98U15: 100: A: 1 O Bromby (Soton) 11.7; 2 G Makombe (AFD) 11.7. 200: A: 1 G Makombe (AFD) 24.0; 2 O Bromby (Soton) 24.0. LJ: A: 1 P Sylla (B’mth) 5.89. DT: A: 1 E Jenkinson (Soton) 37.74; 2 R Kelly (Woking) 36.72; 3 T Peters (B’mth) 35.27. JT: A: 1 E Jenkinson (Soton) 42.31U13: 800: A: 1 G Balfour (B’mth) 2:22.7. 75H: A: 1 J Mitchell (Woking) 13.1; 2 W Westmacott (And) 13.3; 3 G Rosam (Soton) 13.8U17 women: 800: A: 1 M Sharples (AFD) 2:18.9. 80H: A: 1 V Mould (Soton) 12.4. 4x100: 1 Woking 51.8. LJ: A: 1 V Mould (Soton) 5.47; 2 R Welch (B’mth) 5.18. JT: A: 1 J Campbell (Soton) 36.60U15: 800: B: 1 M Pocock (AFD) 2:16.7. SP: A: 1 S Merritt (Soton) 12.78. DT:

A: 1 S Merritt (Soton) 38.14. B: 1 E Green (Soton) 34.93. JT: A: 1 S Merritt (Soton) 37.44. B: 1 E Green (Soton) 32.68U13: 1200: A: 1 T Horton (AFD) 4:04.7; 2 E Sykes (B’mth) 4:07.6; 3 P Rochford (And) 4:09.9. 70H: A: 1 H Mills (And) 12.1. B: 1 O Galloway (B’mth) 12.4. 4x100: 1 B’mth 57.7

WOODIE’S NATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION 1, AntrimMen: 1500: 1 E Dunleavy (Sligo County) 3:56.79Women: 1500: 1 E O’Brien (Sligo County) 4:41.50. 3000: 1 E O’Brien (Sligo County) 10:16.04. 4x100: 1 Derry 50.88. 4x400: 1 Derry 4:14.61. TJ: 1 M Devlin (Derry) 11.27. HT: 1 M Donnelly (Derry) 45.71

WOODIE’S NATIONAL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION, AntrimMen: 400: 1 A McComb (N Down) 49.77. 800: 1 B Kelly (St Abbans) 1:52.85; 2 P Kelly (Raheny) 1:54.27. 1500: 1 K Moriarty (Raheny) 3:59.37; 2 A Leighio (Tallaght) 3:59.49. 5000: 1 T Fitzpatrick (Tallaght) 15:07.76; 2 S Ryan (Raheny) 15:38.86. 110H: 1 P Byrne (St Abbans) 16.00; 2 M McGarvey (Derry, U20) 16.11. 400H: 1 P Byrne (St Abb) 53.74. 3000W: 1 R Cleary (C’liffe) 14:41.93. 4x100: 1 C’liffe 43.77. 4x400: 1 N Down 3:24.38. HJ: 1 J Murtagh (Meath) 2.02; 3 C Daly (St Abbans, U20) 1.90. PV: 1 D Donegan (C’liffe, M35) 4.60; 2 B McConville (N Down) 4.60; 3 S Greene (Raheny) 4.20. TJ: 1 A Kennedy (N Down) 14.46. SP: 1 M Gassowski (Tallaght) 14.57; 2 A Doyle (Derry) 14.23; 3 L Mangan (C’liffe) 13.35. DT: 1 T Rauktys (C’liffe) 48.79. HT: 1 A Doyle (Derry) 53.51; 2 J Hutcheson (Meath) 45.52. JT: 1 M Stockton (N Down, U20) 50.01Women: 100: 1 L Moore (C’liffe) 12.27. 200: 1 L Moore (C’liffe) 24.90. 400: 1 C Mooney (Kildare County) 56.95; 2 S Scallon (Raheny) 57.92. 800: 7 R Magill (Lagan Valley, W50) 2:34.62. 1500: 1 E Alexander (C’liffe) 4:39.21. 3000: 1 B Woods (C’liffe) 10:18.08; 5 F McCourt (Lagan Valley, W50) 11:52.20. 4x100: 1 Kildare County 49.97; 2 Raheny 50.29; 3 Lisburn 51.94. 4x400: 1 C’liffe 4:02.03; 2 Raheny 4:05.80. HJ: 1 A Catherwood (N Down, U17) 1.65. PV: 1 Z Brown (Raheny) 4.00. LJ: 1 L Herron (Lisburn) 5.60. SP: 1 G Stewart (Tirchonaill) 11.23. DT: 1 K Hetherington (N Down) 38.69

SEAA 3000M CHAMPIONSHIPS, AbingdonU17: 3000: 1 L Dee (SB) 8:40.10; 2 T Holden (S Lon) 8:44.06; 3 G Duggan (Ton) 8:46.43; 4 D Wallis (G&G) 8:48.28; 5 C De’Ath (Ton) 8:51.92; 6 J West (Ton) 8:56.77; 7 M Nicholls (Ton) 8:59.58; 8 J Rowe (C&T) 9:06.47; 9 J McCarthy (Chilt) 9:09.76; 10 C Charleston (Chelm) 9:10.26; 11 M Arnold (AFD) 9:15.23U15: 3000: 1 G Butler (Soton) 9:22.49; 2 J Dee (SB) 9:34.37; 3 J Boswell (AFD) 9:40.58; 4 C Cohen (Ton) 9:43.33; 5 S Henning (Chilt) 9:51.32; 6 E Nicholls (Ton) 9:53.55. Pen: 1 H Sutherland (Wyc P) 3060 (11.85, 14.97, 5.81/1.2, 1.44, 2:06.48); 2 A Jones (Soton) 2382 (12.85, 9.02, 6.07/0.1, 1.68, 2:40.48); 3 T Stephens (Oxf C) 2066 (13.65, 6.88, 4.78/0.1, 1.53, 2:18.24)U17: 3000: 1 C Lewis (Chilt) 10:31.55; 2 H Parker (C&C) 10:34.9U15: 3000: 1 S Tooley (W Suff) 10:16.39; 2 K Shiel-Rankin (AFD) 10:24.35; 3 D D’Santos (AFD) 10:24.369:58.71

JUNE 9CITY OF YORK SUMMER LEAGUE, YorkU17 men: 200: 1 R Shipley (Selb) 22.8. 400: 1 A Hart (York) 51.5. 3000: ns: 1 E Cairess (Bing, U15) 9:49.8; 2 R Brown ( U15) 9:53.7. 100H: 1 H Maslen (Ilkley) 14.6; 2 A Robinson (York) 14.8. SP: 1 B Wharton (York) 12.64. HT: 1 C Stephenson (York) 51.10; 2 A Gillatt (Scun) 45.47; 3 C Cambridge (York) 40.26U15: 200: 1 A Sandall (Nene V) 23.7; 2 D Sheehan (Wake) 24.2. 800: 1 J Schofield (York) 2:05.7; 2 R Etherington (Weth) 2:08.4U13: 200: 1 A Hendry (York) 26.2; 2 T Flatters (York) 26.7. 75H: 1 A Hendry (York) 13.6; 2 A Botterill (York) 13.7. LJ: 1 T Flatters (York) 4.75. SP: 1 T Flatters (York) 9.81; 2 J Tranmer (KuH) 9.22Women: DT: 1 S Parsons (York, U20) 35.06. HT: 1 J Wheatman (Wake) 49.28; 2 S Parsons (York, U20) 41.93U17: 300: 1 L Millard (York) 41.8; 2 S O’Connor (Scun) 42.0. 800: 1 M Webster (H’gate) 2:18.2. 80H: 1 C Walker (York) 12.1; 2 J Parry (York) 12.5U15: 75H: 1 C Crampton (Leeds C) 12.4. DT: 1 L Copley (KuH) 28.82; 2 J Hirst (Hal) 27.00. HT: 1 J Hirst (Hal) 30.99. ns: 1 O Stevenson (KuH, U13) 30.25U13: 150: 1 R Crorken (Spen) 21.2; 2 C Huges (unatt) 21.3. 70H: 1 A Linaker (York) 11.9

SOUTHERN MEN’S LEAGUE DIVISION 2N, BraintreeMen: 200: B: 5 A Essex (Lon Hth, M60) 28.1. 800: A: 5 M Down (Mil K, M50) 2:17.4. 5000: A: 1 R Hope (VP&TH, M40) 15:41.4

JUNE 8-9SCOTTISH SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPS, GrangemouthU20 men: 100 (-1.0): 1 T Holligan 10.81; 2 S Revie 10.99. Ht2 (-2.1): 1 T Holligan 11.01. 200: 1 J McCall 22.30. 400: 1 J Younger 48.70; 2 S Wright 50.44. Ht1: 1 J Younger 50.29. 800: 1 N Gourley 1:52.77; 2 C Watson 1:52.99; 3 J Wightman 1:55.23; 4 G Williams 1:55.24; 5 E Sloan-Dennison 1:57.18. 110H (-2.4): 1 J McCall 14.43. 400H: 1 E Dyer 55.42; 2 S Thomson 55.53. HJ: 1 R Ferguson 2.00. SP: 1 D Webster 12.59; 2 L Nicholson 12.13; 3 C Stoney 12.02. HT: 1 C Stoney 47.64U17: 100 (-1.3): 1 R Maxwell 11.15. 200: 1 R Maxwell 22.56. 400: 1 B Robbins 50.32. 800: 1 M Lancaster 1:58.59; 2 S Chalmers 1:59.10. 1500: 1 G McArdle 4:03.82; 2 L Boyle 4:04.21; 3 M Lancaster 4:06.21; 4 S Chalmers 4:07.45; 5 C Matthews 4:10.60. 3000: 1 L Boyle 8:47.75; 2 E Gillham 8:48.87; 3 C Matthews 9:00.82; 4 J Glen 9:04.79. 100H (-2.4): 1 J Lawrie 13.66; 2 T Nimmo 13.96; 3 R Hewitson 14.73. 1500SC: 1 A Stanley 4:36.51; 2 A Thompson 4:42.22; 3 A Lawler 4:52.50. PV: 1 F O’Rourke 3.90; 2 S Watson 3.50; 3 M Devanney 3.20. LJ: 1 R Maxwell 6.79; 2 T Nimmo 6.31. SP: 1 C Wright 12.15. DT: 1 C Wright 38.04. HT: 1 B Main 58.40; 2 C Wright 54.42U15: 100: Ht3 (1.8): 1 S Marcantonio 11.95. 200 (-2.1): 1 S Marcantonio 23.80. Ht1 (-1.7): 1 S Marcantonio 24.02. 400: 1 J Roulstone 54.03; 2 D O’Hear 54.87. 800: 1 J Kerr 2:04.81; 2 E Urquhart 2:08.89. 1500: 1 J Kerr 4:19.05; 2 E Trout 4:28.73. 80H (-0.1): 1 B Sorbie 12.11; 2 C Wray 12.37; 3 E Jones 12.51; 4 C Batho 12.62. HJ: 1 D Lambie 1.72. PV: 1 A Lowe 3.00. SP: 1 G Evans 13.37. DT: 1 G Evans 36.25. HT: 1 C Mullins 37.26. JT: 1 B Appleson 42.39U14: 800: 1 B Greenwood (Sco Sch,

U15) 2:05.68. PV: 1 C Moriarty (Sco Sch, U15) 2.70U20 women: 100 (-1.0): 1 K Christie 12.20; 2 C Lambert 12.27. 200: 1 K Christie 24.65; 2 C Lambert 24.75; 3 Z Clark 25.36. 400: 1 Z Clark 57.10; 2 A Hunter 58.35. 800: 1 K Peters 2:17.35; 2 I Brodie 2:17.91; 3 O O’Hare 2:18.23. 1500: 1 L Stewart 4:46.74. 3000: 1 L Stewart 9:55.18; 2 R Dunn 10:32.29; 3 D Hannah 10:38.41. 400H: 1 J Dobbin 66.43. 1500SC: 1 H Rees 5:23.69; 2 D Beattie 5:43.02. HJ: 1 N Manson 1.70. LJ: 1 K Galbraith 5.28. DT: 1 K Reed 33.62. HT: 1 K Reed 52.70; 2 J Plain 49.91; 3 K Bodley 40.21. JT: 1 P Gass 39.19; 2 N Manson 33.26U17: 200: 1 K Stewart 25.71. 300: 1 K Stewart 39.47; 2 M Hendry 40.88; 3 E Semple 41.60; 4 J Concannon 41.72. Ht1: 1 K Stewart 40.64. Ht2: 1 M Hendry 41.50. 800: 1 M Hendry 2:12.91; 2 K Gillespie 2:13.28; 3 S Dempsey 2:14.40; 4 H Cameron 2:19.19; 5 E Boddie 2:21.29; 6 C Cowan 2:21.48. Ht1: 1 K Gillespie 2:21.55; 2 H Cameron 2:21.83. 1500: 1 K Gillespie 4:41.81; 2 E Prise 4:48.02; 3 A Hunter 4:54.21. 3000: 1 E Prise 10:27.92; 2 G Gillham 10:30.04; 3 C Graves 10:47.17. 80H (-3.0): 1 M Patience 11.96; 2 E McEvilly 12.31; 3 A Nelson 12.43; 4 C Robison 12.50. Ht1 (-1.3): 1 M Patience 11.97. Ht2 (0.0): 1 E McEvilly 12.37. Ht3 (-1.6): 1 C Robison 12.29; 2 A Nelson 12.36. 300H: 1 K Purves 44.02; 2 M Patience 44.78; 3 A Nelson 45.50; 4 K McKean 47.44; 5 S Doig 47.54. Ht1: 1 K Purves 46.05; 2 M Patience 46.34; 3 A Nelson 46.65. Ht2: 1 S Doig 48.13. HJ: 1 E Canning 1.60; 2 E Kristoffersen 1.60. PV: 1 H Lawler 3.00; 2 K Mullen 2.70; 3 E Kristoffersen 2.70. LJ: 1 R Robertson 5.53; 2 E Kristoffersen 5.34; 3 E Canning 5.24; 4 C Robison 5.18. TJ: 1 R Robertson 11.08; 2 K McKean 10.67; 3 C Harvey 10.64; 4 E Batchelor 10.40. SP: 1 E McEvilly 9.81. DT: 1 E Feeley 30.69; 2 K Ord 30.15. HT: 1 E Bowie 47.90; 2 M Shepherd 34.96; 3 C Nethery 34.39U15: 100 (-0.1): 1 S Henderson 12.59. Ht1 (0.1): 1 S Henderson 12.40. Ht3 (1.3): 1 C Murdoch 12.86. 200 (-1.7): 1 S Henderson 25.44. Ht1 (1.7): 1 S Henderson 25.35. 800: 1 L Glading 2:19.12; 2 K Anderson 2:20.12; 3 P McNicol 2:22.68. 1500: 1 K Oakley 4:51.28. 75H (0.0): 1 S Pearson 11.69; 2 V Cleer 11.70; 3 R McCarte 12.24; 4 A Stewart 12.41; 5 K Robinson 12.49. Ht1 (0.1): 1 S Pearson 12.06. Ht2 (0.7): 1 V Cleer 12.10. PV: 1 K Cronie 2.50. DT: 1 D Milne 34.86. HT: 1 K Cowe 35.76. JT: 1 C Johnston 29.97U14: 75H (0.9): 5 G Summers 12.46; 6 K Donaldson 12.49. Ht1 (1.1): 2 K Donaldson 12.33. 800: 1 R Binnie (Sco Sch, U15) 2:22.82. 1500: 1 L Stark (Sco Sch, U15) 4:59.44

JUNE 6ISLE OF MAN 10,000mCHAMPIONSHIPS, DouglasMixed events: 10,000: 1 O Lockley (Manx, U20) 32:57.4; 3 G Griffiths (Manx, W45) 37:19.7; 7 M Lambden (Manx, M55) 37:53.4

JUNE 5DONCASTER POLE VAULT INVITATIONAL, DoncasterMen: PV: 1 L Cutts (Dearn) 5.00U20: PV: 1 N Cole (Dearn) 4.40U17: PV: 1 A Hague (Dearn) 4.30; 2 A Harrison (Donc) 3.60; 3 A Jones (Wake) 3.40; 4 J Hollingworth (Dearn) 3.20U15: PV: 1 M Miller (Dearn) 3.10; 2 G Heppinstall (Wake) 2.60U17 women: PV: 1 A Roberts (Wake) 3.30

JUNE 4KENT YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUE NON SCORING, BromleyU13 girls: 1200: 1 K Faes (Ton) 4:13.1

MAY 27SCOTTISH YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUEDivision 2, GrangemouthMATCH: 1 N Lans 494; 2 Shett 462; 3 S Lans 448; 4 C’dale & W Dunbs 392; 5 Law 364; 6 Lass 349; 7 Nith 225; 8 Perth 90North-east, InvernessMATCH: 1 A’deen 488; 2 I’ness 482; 3 T North 451; 4 Arb 283; 5 Dund H 120; 6 Fife 86; 7 Mont 74; 8 Banc 70

WILTSHIRE INTERCLUB SUPER8 LEAGUE, MarlboroughU20 men: JT: 1 W Seward (Marl J, U17) 48.46U13: 800: 1 W Crisp (Swin) 2:18.0U20 women: 300: 2 K Geddes (Bath, U17) 41.6

MAY 26McCAIN NORTHERN IRELAND YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUE, BangorU17 men: 4x100: 1 Lisb 45.76. 4x400: 1 Lisb 3:29.16U17 women: 4x100: 1 Lisb 52.31. 4x300: 1 Derry 2:56.51; 2 Lisb 2:56.54; 3 Lag V 3:16.81U15: 100: A: 1 M Marrs (Lisb) 12.78. 4x100: 1 Lisb 52.74. HJ: A: 1 M Marrs (Lisb) 1.64U13: 150: A: 1 G Hillman (Lisb) 20.61; 2 J O’Hare (Derry) 20.83; 3 C Boucher (Reg H) 21.39

WELSH U15 LEAGUE WEST DIVISION 1, NeathU15 boys: 80H: 1 R Harris (Swan) 12.8. 4x100: r2: 1 P’broke 49.1. HJ: 1 M Keller-Jenkins (Swan) 1.80. SP: 1 J Evans (P’broke) 13.25. DT: 1 J Evans (P’broke) 35.18U15 girls: 200: r1: 1 H Brier (Swan) 24.8. 1500: 1 J Bradley (P’broke) 4:57.6. 75H: r1: 1 J Merrick (Swan) 12.1; 2 J O’Driscoll (Swan) 12.5. PV: 1 C Jones (Carm) 2.95; 2 A Barnes (Swan) 2.50. SP: 1 E Cockrill (Swan) 10.32. DT: 1 E Cockrill (Swan) 27.16. HT: 1 H Powell (Neath) 38.67U13: 800: r2: 1 I Dodd (B’end) 2:28.1. 70H: r1: 1 S Omoregie (P’broke) 12.2; 2 E Coles (Swan) 12.3. 4x100: r1: 1 P’broke 56.5; 2 Swan 57.7. HJ: 1 S Omoregie (P’broke) 1.53. SP: 1 S Watkins (Neath) 9.10

ATHLETICS NORTHERN IRELAND OPEN MEETING, BangorMen: 400: r1: 3 P Crossan (Lisb, M45) 56.56Mixed events: 1500: 2 A Wright (Willow, U17) 4:10.13; 4 M Wright (Anna, M40) 4:19.48; 6 F Marsh (N Down, M45) 4:25.14

WESTERN A C - G J INGHAM AND SONS SUMMER LEAGUE, PeelW35 women: SP: 1 L Kneen (Western) 10.00. DT: 1 L Kneen (Western) 31.19

MAY 24-25ISST TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS, EtonJunior: 100H (-2.9): 1 M Ogunbanjno (Hill, U17) 14.29. r1 (-1.0): 1 Ogunbanjno 14.15

MAY 23RAF PRESIDENTS CUP, CosfordMen: 110H: 1 Moore (RAF) 15.42; 2 F Chapman (RAF, M40) 16.77Women: 800: r1: 3 J Roe (RAF, W45) 2:39.97


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JUNE 17KARRIMOR GREAT TRAIL CHALLENGE ELITE RACES, KeswickAFTER two days of incessant rain the inaugural Karrimor Great Trail Challenge delivered a full programme of trail running events under clear skies and sunshine at Keswick in the northern Lakes.

This initiative, delivered by the team responsible for the Bupa Great North Run and Great Run series of mass participation road races around the UK, looks set to grow in the future.

There were three distance options available in the open events: 10km, half-marathon and marathon. However, the first event of the day was a 10km home countries international match featuring teams from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland – which included senior men’s and women’s teams and under-20 men’s and women’s teams.

In addition to those selected to represent their national team, a sprinkling of invited runners were added to the line-ups.

As the runners left the start area and headed along the disused railway track out of Keswick, a group led by Steve Vernon and Andi Jones slowly started to break up. After two miles

Vernon was forcing the pace and had opened up a lead of about 30m from Jones as he turned left and started the long climb which took them over the northern shoulder of Latrigg.

Jones did not give up the chase and Vernon had to work hard all the way in order to eventually stretch his lead to 26 seconds at the finish. This was an excellent final warm-up for Vernon as he heads off to represent Great Britain in the European Mountain Running Championships in two weeks.

In the women’s race, Great Britain representative Rebecca Robinson, on this occasion running as an individual, was very prominent as they left the railway track at two miles and started up the climb.

Pressuring Robinson were Ireland’s Sarah McCormack and the England duo of Emma Clayton and Mary Wilkinson. Although Robinson, possibly benefitting from local knowledge, prevailed, she was not able to relax at any stage given that only 17 seconds covered the first four at the finish of the women’s race.

Jake O’Regan of Ireland and Mel Hyder of England scooped the individual honours in the under-20 men’s and women’s races respectively.

The international team race, which was scored on the basis of the aggregate scores across the four categories, was won by England nine points ahead of Scotland.

With a number of those competing in the international race heading off to represent Great Britain in the European Mountain Running championships in Turkey, this was great preparation in an event which had a championship feel to it.

In the open events, Andy Whitam and Angela Allen were the winners.

Marcus Scotney (1:26:29) and Sarah Pardine (1:53:40) took the honours in the open half-marathon with Steve Angus (3:21:51) and Mel

Evans (4:03:06) deservedly earning their titles after their four laps of a very demanding multi-terrain marathon.

With the longer events operating on a multiple-lap basis and therefore passing through the start and finish area twice for the half-marathon and four times for the marathon a great atmosphere was generated which kept spectators involved throughout the day. Elite Men (10km): 1 S Vernon (Stock H) 31:57; 2 A Jones (Salf) 32:24 ; 3 B MacMahon (IRL) 32:44 ; 4 R Simpson (Dees R, U20) 32:49 ; 5 M Addison (Helm) 33:02 ; 6 C Wilson (Cambus) 33:06 ; 7 A Davies (Walt C) 33:10; 8 G Raven (Sale, M35) 33:13; 9 I Conroy (Raheny) 33:31; 10 L Millar (Centr) 33:58; 11 J Kevan (IRL) 34:34; 12 J Brown (Salf, M40) 35:00; 13 J Tighe (N’land) 35:04; 14 N Swinburn (Morp) 35:20; 15 I Richards (Meir) 36:44U20 (10km): 1 J O’Regan (IRL) 33:50 ; 2 J Griffiths (Swan) 34:15; 3 P Harrison (Bord H) 34:53 ; 4 N Jones (L’nelli) 34:55; 5 G Jones (Maldwyn, U17) 35:06 ; 6 A Lawler (Law, U17) 35:23; 7 J Johnston (Ross) 35:33 ; 8 A Weymouth (Bord H, U17) 35:40; 9 H Armstrong (IRE) 35:47 ; 10 C Dunne (IRL) 36:12; 11 J Ross (Staffs M) 36:40 ; 12 C Campbell (I’ness, U17) 37:55Women (10km): 1 R Robinson (Kend) 36:47; 2 S Mccormack (IRL) 36:58; 3 E Clayton (Bing) 37:01; 4 M Wilkinson (Bing) 37:03; 5 K Walshaw (Holm) 38:24; 6 D Allen (Leigh) 38:37; 7 J Zakrzewski (Dumf, W35) 38:41; 8 C Rankin (Kilb) 39:00; 9 K O’neil (IRE) 39:07; 10 F Roche (IRL) 39:17; 11 A Lupton (Radc) 39:22; 12 C Whitehead (Dees R, W35) 39:50; 13 E Kirk (Swan) 41:48; 14 K Beecher (Les C) 43:47U20 (10km): 1 M Hyder (Helm) 20:47; 2 L Crookes (Leic C) 22:07; 3 S Adkin (Moorf) 22:08; 4 B Taylor (B’burn) 22:16; 5 L Hill-Stirling (Girv) 22:31; 6 G Dolan (IRE) 22:52; 7 E Dunnett (Edin, U17) 23:26; 8 L Mercer (Gala, U17) 23:41; 9 C Evans (Here) 23:47;

10 B Kearns (IRE) 24:28; 11 M Carter-Davies (Aberys, U17) 26:45; 12 C Harries (Dyf Sch, U15) 50:55 OpenOverall: 1 A Whitwam (AFD, M35) 35:29; 2 O Laws (NEB) 36:08; 3 N Wilkinson 36:09; 4 J French (Eden) 36:44; 5 I Fothergill (Orch) 39:15; 6 D Kevan 39:24; 7 J Yells 40:19; 8 A Lewis 40:34; 9 M Anglesea 40:53; 10 R Birchley (VP&TH, M35) 41:05; 11 J Maxfield (Roth) 41:44; 12 P Senior (Horsf, M35) 41:46; 13 M Smith 42:26; 14 J Curran (Kesw, M45) 42:27; 15 T Broadbent 42:42Women: 1 A Allen 43:23; 2 L Sharpe (Menai, U17) 43:53; 3 S Ratcliffe (Stock H, U20) 43:57; 4 K Chapman (Morp) 45:34; 5 L Crow 46:03; 6 E Mosedale (VP&TH) 47:38W55: 53 L Chapman (Gars) 49:31

HALF-MARATHON, KeswickOverall: 1 M Scotney (Dumf, M35) 86:29; 2 C Beecham (High, M40) 93:06; 3 O Williams (San D) 96:30Women: 1 S Paradine (Bear RC, W40) 1:53:40; 2 P Tod-hunter 2:05:35MARATHONOverall: : 1 S Angus (Bord H, M40) 3:21:51; 2 L Gray 3:52:23; 3 S Weston 3:54:38Women: 1 M Evans (Hunc) 4:03:06; 2 S Hunter (Blyth, W45) 4:10:11

Steve Vernon wins

The race gets under way in Keswick

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Jake O’Regan: under-20

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ROADJune 17ALDRIDGE 10km, AldridgeOverall: 1 M Couldwell (Charn, M35) 32:31; 2 P Ward (Tel, M45) 33:16; 3 R Hine (BRAT) 34:28; 4 R Bayliss (B’ville) 34:40; 5 J Walker (Shelt) 34:44M55: 1 R Stanier (Tip) 38:54Women: 1 S Slade (Bir) 39:03; 2 L Gray 39:13; 3 C Holmes (Trent) 39:21W40: 1 A Wilson (W&B) 40:16. W45: 1 P Wilde (Lich) 42:57. W50: 1 C Skellern (Staff H) 44:28

ALRESFORD ROTARY 10kmOverall: 1 T Lambert (Win) 32:52; 2 J Bellward (Craw) 33:32; 3 J Manning (Denm, M35) 35:22M50: 1 T Ellis (BMH) 37:17. M65: 1 M Welland (Oxf C) 42:55Women: 1 K Bailey (Win, W40) 38:38; 2 S Bowry (Liss, W60) 44:49W55: 1 V Collins (Tott) 45:29

BRAISHFIELD BEER RACE 5Romsey, HampshireJAMES BAKER finally hit his career target of 500 individual race victories with another big win, this time by nearly two minutes.

The 35-year-old said: “I have reached the milestone of 500 race wins starting from 30th July 1994 up until 17th June 2012. (This is) including 134

road races, 165 track races & 201 on multi-terrain/cross country.”

A fourth victory in the Worthing 10km two weeks ago was followed by a mid-week win in the Hayling Billy 5 after a disappointing weekend where a couple of second places delayed the seemingly inevitable. Now the 35-year-old has done it, with his third victory in this event, in 26:16.

Women’s winner Erica Fogg has also been knocking out the wins in recent events and this, here in 30:57 was her fourth in a month.Overall: 1 J Baker (Chich, M35) 26:16; 2 T Muddiman (Soton) 28:03; 3 M Grist (Poole R, M45) 28:23Women: 1 E Fogg (New F) 30:57; 2 H Nicholls 34:03

BRADING 10km, RydeOverall: 1 P Cameron (IOW RRC, M40) 35:29; 2 S McMorran (IOW RRC, M50) 36:35; 3 S Randall (IOW RRC, M35) 37:58Women: 1 J Perrin (Read RR, W45) 39:37; 2 S Kavanagh (Ryde) 44:26

CARLUKE 5, CarlukeOverall: 1 S Wylie (Cambus, M40) 26:26; 2 R Gilroy (Cambus, M35) 26:41; 3 C Macdonald (Moth) 28:32Women: 1 S Tait (W35) 35:51; 2 K Dobbie (Edin, W45) 35:55W55: 1 M McIsaac (Moth) 37:54

DALBEATTIE 10km & HALF-MARATHONOverall: 1 L Finlay (Dumf, W40) 37:01; 2 J Fergusson 37:04; 3 K McCaig (Dumf, M50) 37:19Women: 1 Finlay 37:01; 2 K Hamilton 44:04Overall (HM): 1 K Wilson (Cambus, M40) 72:53; 2 P Graves 78:20; 3 J Devine (G’way, M35) 80:19Women: 1 L Finlay (Dumf, W40) 89:21; 2 S Finlay (Dumf, W40) 92:46W50: 1 J Chalmers 96:26

DISS 10km, DissOverall: 1 D Rogers (Norw, U20) 34:14; 2 J Trow (Fen, U20) 35:08; 3 R Reason (Harw) 35:25M45: 1 S Pettit (Ely) 35:58. M50: 1 R Jordan 36:46. M55: 1 A Dawson (St Ed) 37:11. M60: 1 A Whiston (Col H) 40:48. U20: 3 J Senior (Norw) 35:40Women: 1 T Jordan (S’mkt) 39:06; 2 C Miles (SB) 39:32

FRECKLETON HALF-MARATHONOverall: 1 B Fish (B’burn) 67:38; 2 J Mason (Bord H) 72:02; 3 R Affleck (Prest, M40) 72:37; 4 G Pennington (Prest, M40) 74:18; 5 I McBride (Royt) 74:39M50: 1 A Wilcox (Knows) 80:20. M55: 1 K Hesketh (Prest) 85:08; 2 J Breen (NICSS AC) 85:51. M60: 1 G Webster (Lyth) 85:44

Women: 1 C Needham (Roch) 79:10; 2 V Unsworth (Liv H) 86:17W40: 1 K Bridge (Eden) 87:29; 2 J Goorney (Wesh) 89:00; 3 V Chadwick-Dunbar (Stock H) 92:27; 4 H Lawrenson (Wesh) 92:53. W50: 1 B Wright (BWF) 92:09; 2 H Fraser (Stock H) 99:48. W55: 1 M Hesketh (Prest) 93:36. W65: 1 M Sondergaard (Lanza Road Runners) 1:59:29

HUMBER BRIDGE 10km, HessleOverall: 1 S Bateson (E Hull, M35) 32:47; 2 A Legido (Scun) 36:05; 3 S Mason (M50) 36:24M50: 2 L Kirlew (E Hull) 36:33. M60: 1 K Williams (N Vets) 39:22. M65: 1 N Scruton (Scar) 41:40Women: 1 L Guscott-Trout (W40) 39:11; 2 L Havercroft (KuH) 40:15W45: 1 C Oakshott (CoH) 41:48. W50: 1 A Dean (W Hull) 42:58. W55: 1 J Chambers (Hallam) 46:49

LLANDUDNO 10, LlandudnoOverall: 1 S Boyton (Dees, U20) 53:15; 2 M Rose (Buck) 53:30; 3 D Weston (Wrex) 54:15; 4 N Lane (Card, M35) 54:28; 5 R Downs (Wilm, M45) 54:58; 6 B Rothery (Eryri) 55:04; 7 E Donovan (Les C) 55:06; 8 J Evans (Eryri) 56:04; 9 C Evans (Eryri) 56:14; 10 M Fowler (Wilm, M45) 56:36; 11 C Hollinshead (Staff H, M45) 56:46

M55: 1 L Coathup (Buck) 64:50. M60: 1 J Woodcock (Menai) 63:59; 2 M Fairs (Wilm) 64:28; 3 S O’neill 67:33. M65: 1 T Hulme (Wilm) 67:02. M70: 1 B Gough (P’pridd R) 72:30; 2 R Bacon (Wins) 74:05; 3 D Gardner (N Wal RR) 74:55Women: 1 L Blizzard (Belg, W35) 60:34; 2 E Parry (Wrex, W35) 61:19; 3 S Wilder (San D) 61:42; 4 S Hemming (Dud K) 62:37; 5 D McVey (Wilm, W35) 63:38; 6 M Carleton (Wins, W55) 64:24; 7 L Grantham (W35) 64:33; 8 G Pickles (N Vets, W55) 64:43; 9 S Gray (Staff H, W35) 64:44; 10 K Morgan (A’dare) 65:27; 11 J Joy (Hels) 65:57; 12 H Davies (S Liv) 66:31W45: 1 E Collins (Denb) 68:06; 2 D Reed (3M) 68:11; 3 J Richards (A’gele) 69:45. W50: 1 J Brace (B’end) 68:51; 2 C Geraghty (Wilm) 72:17; 3 M Tavener (Vale R) 72:31; 4 S O’Brien (Knows) 72:32; 5 N Mowat (Wilm) 72:53; 6 J Jarvis (Osw) 73:22; 7 K Sutton (Wilm) 74:16. W55: 3 B Fleming (Wins) 74:31. W60: 1 R Rogers (Deestr) 75:16

MARTOCK 10km, MartockOverall: 1 R Adams 35:59; 2 B Pitman (Lords) 36:09; 3 M Pearce (Crewk, M40) 36:23M60: 1 C Harwood (Crewk) 38:31Women: 1 R Harvey (Yeov T, W40) 43:03; 2 K Booth (Wellington College) 44:48

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LLANELLI JOHN HARTSON 10kmOverall: 1 A Maclean (B&W) 32:14; 2 A Jones (Aberys, M35) 32:47; 3 M Harvey (Neath) 32:55; 4 F Jones (Aberys, M35) 34:44Women: 1 C Phillips (Port T, W40) 38:22; 2 L Flynn 41:59W45: 1 M Bowen Rees (TROTS) 42:12

HENDON BROOK RACE 13.5, NelsonOverall: 1 T Cornthwaite (N’land) 77:15; 2 S Chew (Wharf) 84:41; 3 M Lalor 85:33Women: 1 S Ridehalgh (Acc, W35) 91:39; 2 A Green (Keigh) 92:50; 3 T Krzywicki (Charn, W35) 95:13

MHFS 10km, GlasgowOverall: 1 W Tafese 30:28; 2 D Millar (Irv, M40) 32:02; 3 T McDonald (Bella H, U20) 33:10; 4 K Docherty (Bella RR) 33:10; 5 D Muir (Law) 34:17; 6 S Johnston (Edin) 34:20; 7 S Prentice (Bella H, M35) 34:38; 8 J Lappin 34:40; 9 C Thomas () 34:47; 10 C Walsh (Bella H, M40) 34:49; 11 N Robertson (Glas TC) 34:50; 12 B Carmichael (Bella RR) 34:53; 13 A Chalmers (Gars, M40) 35:00M55: 1 K Hart 38:53

HORWICH 5km (Inc BMAF CHAMPS), HorwichWHILE Chris Fell and Sarah Harris won the overall open titles from the over-35 age groups on a windy three-lap Horwich town centre course, 51-year-old Fiona Matheson stole the show with a fine second in 17:34, Martin Duff reports.

Both Fell who, as a non-BMAF member was not eligible for a championship medal, and Harris dominated from start to finish.

Matheson, the British W50 record-holder at 16:50 was disappointed the wind slowed her performance over the traffic-free route that took in four long climbs over its three laps.

“I was quite over what I thought I might do, but it was a good warm-up for the Scottish veteran championships next weekend,” said Matheson, who felt she might have got closer to 17 minutes in more favourable conditions.

Harris said of her 17:14 winning performance: “It was a bit of a slower time than I would have been happy with. My friend said it was a fast course but it wasn’t.”

Bev Jenkins was fourth overall to take the W40 gold, while Jacqui

Thomson chased home a tight battle for W40 silver between Anne Buckley and Sharon Elder to win the W45 title in 18:58. Janice Needham (W55) and Ann Ford (W60) also won and Pam Jones looked as good as ever in taking her W75 age group in 26:33.

Fell, who pulled back an early lead established by early men’s leader Lee Jones by the 1km marker, said: “You felt the wind all of the way and I broke away with the lad from Deeside then pulled away from him on the climb on the second lap.”

Jones took the M40 gold ahead of top M45 Simon Wright and leading M55 George Thompson in a mad dash for the finish that saw four runners battle together and be separated by just three seconds at the line.

David Oxland continued his winning streak in the M60 age group into a second year.

Martin Ford continued his winning ways in the M65 age group as Peter Hall again got the better of John Batchelor in the over-70s.

Down in the basement, that venerable pair of Derek Howarth and Arthur Walsham, who have been veterans for more than half of their 80-plus years, brought up the rear of the field.Overall: 1 C Fell (Ross, M35) 15:51; 2 L Jones (Dees, M40) 15:59; 3 S Wright (Donc, M45) 16:00M40: 2 S Doyle (Vale R) 16:07; 3 M Bell (Horw) 16:08; 4 D Rowlands (Wrex) 16:20; 5 R Whittington (Bella RR) 17:00. M45: 2 C Thomson (Cambus) 16:02; 3 R Alsop (Herne H) 16:22; 4 A Keene (Tip) 16:42; 5 C Smale (Bing) 16:47; 6 S MacDonald (Bing) 16:49; 7 S Johnson (Bing) 16:58; 8 R Parkin (Der) 17:30. M50: 1 G Bracken (NSP) 16:06; 2 G Matthews (E Ches) 16:50; 3 A Gibbs (Vale R) 16:55; 4 A Wilton (Staffs M) 17:21; 5 M Farran (Leeds C) 17:48. M55: 1 G Thompson (Bord H) 16:01; 2 M Deegan (Salf) 17:08; 3 A Rowe (Wesh) 17:26; 4 K Newman (Donc) 17:52; 5 J Chaplin (B’burn) 18:24; 6 P Pyrah (Bing) 18:29; 7 S Jordan (Bing) 18:45; 8 M Page (Donc) 18:56. M60: 1 D Oxland (Notts) 17:33; 2 T Martin (Fife) 18:02; 3 S Thorp (Oxf C) 18:30; 4 D Michael (Barn) 18:58; 5 F Day (E Ches) 19:29; 6 B Peatfield (Wesh) 19:33; 7 G Bell (Bing) 19:46; 8 P Ross -Davies (Black H) 19:55. M65: 1 M Ford (Chelt) 18:35; 2 P Young (Ryde) 19:26; 3 R McCullough (Ips J) 19:50; 4 G Newton (Tadw) 19:52;

5 W Allan (Tadcaster) 20:06. M70: 1 P Hall (Barr) 20:11; 2 J Batchelor (Ilf) 20:32; 3 G Buckley (Bing) 21:41; 4 S James (S’port W) 22:15Women: 1 S Harris (Long E, W35) 17:15; 2 F Matheson (Falk, W50) 17:34; 3 J Briscoe (Wake, W35) 18:11; 4 B Jenkins (Salf, W40) 18:13; 5 L Rudd (Stock H, W35) 18:28; 6 A Buckley (Bing, W40) 18:52; 7 S Elder (AFD, W40) 18:56; 8 J Thomson (Glas, W45) 18:58W40: 4 B Massey (Barns) 19:51. W45: 2 J Baldwin (Donc) 19:24; 3 J Pidgeon (Notts) 19:30. W50: 2 J Armstrong (B&H) 20:10; 3 D Farmer (E’bne) 20:45; 4 D Hooper (Salf) 21:45. W55: 1 J Needham (Roch) 20:54; 2 S Cooper 21:09; 3 S Ogilvie (Newq RR) 21:22; 4 J Waterhouse (Centralac) 21:45. W60: 1 A Ford (Red) 21:17; 2 J Morley (Wold) 21:19; 3 S James (Padd W) 22:52. W65: 1 C Birch (A’gele) 22:39. W75: 1 P Jones (Ilf) 26:33Open 5kmOverall: 1 J Riley (Liv H) 15:30; 2 A Valentine (Bolt, M35) 15:59; 3 A Bush (Hallam) 16:02M45: 1 P Simons (Salf) 16:56; 2 P Rice (Horw) 17:00. M60: 1 J Whittington (Wig P) 19:11Women: 1 K Hewitson (Horw) 16:42; 2 M Barrett (Liv H) 17:45W50: 1 G Kinloch 20:30

NEWTON AYCLIFFE 10kmJAMES ASKEW repeated his 2011 victory, but it was the women’s race that proved the highlight on this occasion, Les Venmore reports.

In ideal conditions, Askew and 2010 winner James Bulman shared the lead with one of the three laps remaining, with the much younger Askew pulling away from his rival in the final 100m. Jack Simpson finished in an isolated third.

In sixth place overall, Rosie Smith smashed the women’s course record set by Aiveen Fox seven years ago by a massive 80 seconds. In a good-quality field, Smith dropped her main rival, Alyson Dixon, on the final lap, crossing the finish line 16 seconds clear.Overall: 1 J Askew (Dur) 32:20; 2 J Bulman (N Marske, M40) 32:21; 3 J Simpson (Leeds C) 33:25; 4 G Cook (NSP) 34:02; 5 J Clifford (M40) 34:17; 6 R Smith (Dur, SW) 34:27; 7 A Dixon (CleS, SW) 34:43; 8 P Wilson (Hart, M35) 34:58; 9 J Holmes (Bord, M40) 35:23; 10 T Allsop (Sun S, M40) 35:24; 11 S Rankin (Sun S) 35:43; 12 J Stone (M’bro, SW) 35:50Women: 1 Smith 34:27 (rec); 2 Dixon 34:43; 3 Stone 35:50; 4 A Hibbs (J&H) 36:52; 5 A Fox (Dur) 38:15; 6 D Richardson (Quak, W35) 39:18; 7 S Bulman (N Marske, W35) 41:00; 8 A Etherington (Shil, U17) 41:38; 9 J Keavney (Swale, W55) 42:36; 10 K Jones (NSP, W45) 42:48

W55: 2 A Cummings (NSP) 44:01 Junior Run (3km): 1 H Johnson

(Shil, U15) 11:47Girls: 1 R Mott (Sedge, U15) 14:21

SPORTING BET GUERNSEY FATHER’S DAY HALF-MARATHON

OLYMPIC Marathon selection Lee Merrien used his local event as a tempo run out and duly won in a still respectable time of 66:03.In near ideal conditions the 34-year-old set off with a quick 4:50 opening mile before settling down to just below his marathon target pace before finishing nine minutes clear of second place runner Steve Dawes.Jersey’s Vicky Barratt to the trip across from sister island to finish leading

woman and first veteran in 91:05.Overall: 1 L Merrien (NEB) 66:03; 2 S Dawes (NEB) 74:45; 3 C Jeffreys (Guern) 79:17Women: 1 V Barratt (Jer, W40) 91:05; 2 T Florance (PB Fitness, W40) 95:42

CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY 5kmDerbyshireOverall: 1 R Holroyd (Staff M) 15:15; 2 D Archer (Hallam) 15:50; 3 D Verrakalva 16:13M45: 1 T Clayton (N Der) 17:06; 2 J Wood (K’marsh) 17:29 Women: 1 K Thorneycrofy (Matlock) 19:27; 2 D Lock (N Der, W40) 20:32

RUN NORTHUMBERLAND BAMBURGH 10km, CramlingtonOverall: 1 K Taylor 34:03; 2 A Wear 34:54; 3 M Hedley (Jes J) 35:12M45: 1 P Walker (Morp) 35:38Women: 1 A Du Vivier 42:04; 2 J Levey 42:46W60: 1 P Woodcock (Morp) 49:49

ORCHILL 10km, GleneaglesOverall: 1 C Wells (Drake Track Club USA) 34:18; 2 C Hutt (C’gie) 35:43; 3 J Emsley (Centr, W) 35:52M50: 1 H McKay (Fife) 36:36; 2 R Rogerson (Kirk O) 37:27Women: 1 Emsley 35:52; 2 J Gordon (Kinr, W35) 38:09W35: 2 A Mckenzie (Strathe) 40:13. W40: 1 M Hill (Kinr) 41:18. W50: 1 J Dobson (Kinr) 43:52Overall (5km): 1 R Hutchison 18:19; 2 A McDonald (Centr, W) 18:23; 3 A Howard 23:28Women: 1 McDonald 18:23; 2 E Moffat 24:15

RAMPTON HOSPITAL 10km, RetfordOverall: 1 M Stratford (Red) 34:30; 2 P Tallents (Ret, M40) 34:39; 3 P Whittingham (SinA, M45) 35:37Women: 1 N Pembleton (SinA) 40:57; 2 C Charlton (Red) 41:22

JUNE 16ENNISKILLEN 10km, EnniskillenOverall: 1 S Duncan (Omagh, M40) 31:51; 2 C McCaughey (Ennis) 34:07; 3

T Reilly (M40) 34:50M50: 1 J Renfrew (Ennis) 37:04Women: 1 D Evans (W40) 38:13; 2 D Toner 38:59W45: 1 H Stockdale (Ennis) 42:06

BENDRIGG 10km, Old HuttonOverall: 1 D Parkinson (Kend) 32:32; 2 P Muller (Horw, M55) 36:36; 3 J Shepherd (R Rose, M45) 37:27M60: 1 R Maciejkowicz (Horw) 40:26Women: 1 C Bunce (R Rose) 41:58; 2 A Delaney (S’port W, W45) 43:40

MOSSTOWIE PRIMARY 5, ElginOverall: 1 P Rogan (Forres, M40) 26:23 (rec); 2 J Goodall (Keith, M50) 27:47; 3 R. Paterson (Forres) 28:18Women: 1 E Jenkins (Moray, W40) 32:46; 2 J Neal (N Norf) 34:53; 3 J Nicol (Forres, W50) 35:22

HUGH WILSON MEMORIAL 5, East KilbrideOverall (all Cambus): 1 S Gibson 25:51; 2 G Hastie (M40) 28:48; 3 D Thom

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(M50) 29:02Women: 1 C McArthur 32:02; 2 L Beveridge (Dund H) 33:01

KELVIN 5km, GlasgowOverall: 1 G G oldie 18:24; 2 C Lazaro 18:48; 3 K Scott 19:58Women: 1 M Sandison (Spring) 18:54; 2 S Munn (Glas U) 20:56

STICKER 5, St AustellOverall: 1 D Rodgers (Laun RR) 27:16; 2 J Thomas (Corn, M35) 27:30; 3 C Snook (Corn, M35) 27:35M45: 1 S Wherry (Corn) 28:41. M60: 1 G Letchford (Mt B) 32:31. M65: 1 B Wiles (Laun RR) 34:08Women: 1 E Stepto (Corn, W40) 29:20; 2 I Wykes (Truro) 31:57W45: 1 L Ansell (N&P) 33:53; 2 F Ruetsch (Hayle) 34:44. W50: 1 R Crowle (E Corn) 33:10. W60: 1 S Taylor (Mt B) 38:14; 2 J Miles (Parc BB) 38:49. W70: 1 T Cardell (Hayle) 45:17

HUMPH’S HILLY HALF-MARATHON, Bourton-on-the-WaterOverall: 1 A Bailey (Almost, M35) 77:27; 2 D Walmsley (Bourt, M45) 78:18; 3 D Tame (Hook N, M40) 78:31M55: 1 G Payne (GES) 81:39Women: 1 S Crombie-Hicks (Bourt, W40) 85:18; 2 C Wilkinson (Spa, W40) 93:54W70: 1 V Pawlyn (Eve) 2:09:31

MARSTON FOREST 5km, Marston MoretaineOverall: 1 S Nelson (R&N, M35) 16:08; 2 A McMulkin (Lut) 16:19; 3 A Copp (Stop, M40) 17:01M45: 1 J Weightman 17:14. M50: 1 D Green (Harp A) 17:37. M60: 1 J Stocker 19:28Women: 1 J Nayler (Bigg, W40) 18:43; 2 S Thomas (Chilt) 19:00W40: 2 A Folland (Bed H) 20:00. W45: 1 S Thorne (Dunst) 20:15; 2 S Johnston 20:44. W50: 1 L Crosby (Harp A) 22:00. W55: 1 D Baldwin (Mil K) 21:12

SEVERN LOOP 5km, ShrewsburyOverall: 1 J Brocklehurst (Shrews) 15:42; 2 J Goodall (M40) 16:56; 3 T Power (Tel, M55) 17:28Women: 1 E Dare (W’church W) 20:07; 2 G Evans (Shep, W50) 21:13

JUNE 14BRAT MIDSUMMER 5km SERIES, BirminghamOverall: 1 D Beier (Tip) 15:33; 2 B Sharman (Bir) 15:48; 3 G Blackman (B’ville) 15:51; 4 E Banks (BRAT) 15:56U20: 1 R Grant (Bir) 16:22Women: 1 E Lee (BRAT) 19:16; 2 S Street (Tip) 19:29

DUNHAM MASSEY PARK 5km, AltrinchamOverall: 1 B Riddell (Salf) 15:11; 2 D Norman (Alt) 15:33; 3 H Valentine (S Ches, U20) 15:52; 4 S Doyle (Vale R, M40) 15:55M40: 2 M Stephenson 16:50; 3 D Alexander (W Ches) 16:57. M45: 1 R Downs (Wilm) 16:24; 2 G MacNeil (Wilm) 16:54. M50: 1 M Hatton (S Ches) 17:08; 2 C Martin (Spec) 17:35. M55: 1 M Oldham (Manc H) 18:42; 2 C Kay (Ast&T) 18:47. M65: 1 K Burgess (Alt) 20:04Women: 1 L Blizzard (Belg, W35) 18:00; 2 L Bestow (W Ches) 18:18; 3 T Entwistle (Warr RR, W40) 18:39; 4 S Lewis (Alt, W35) 18:42; 5 A Pettitt (Vale R, U17) 18:49W45: 1 C Hemming (Spec) 20:30; 2 J Lott (Traff) 20:34. W50: 1 K Forster (Spec) 21:10; 2 C Geraghty (Wilm)

21:15. W60: 1 R Rogers (Deestr) 21:31

JUNE 13BABCOCK AULD TOUN 10km, DunfermlineOverall: 1 M Strain (HBT) 31:10; 2 R Houston (Centr) 31:39; 3 S Cairns (Tyne Br, M40) 33:10; 4 R Milne (Cors) 33:23; 5 N Gunstone (Morp) 34:13; 6 G Wilkie (Cors, M40) 34:57Women: 1 J Gordon (Kinr, W35) 38:34; 2 I Knox (HBT) 40:40W40: 1 K Kennedy 41:28. W45: 1 G Murdoch (C’gie) 42:04. W60: 1 H Bradley (Anst) 47:09

BIRKENHEAD PARK 5, BirkenheadOverall: 1 A Peers (Liv H) 25:52; 2 G Roberts (S Liv) 28:05; 3 J Blackburn (Liv H) 28:07M50: 1 T Barbat (W’sey) 29:34. M60: 1 T McDevitt (Wirr) 30:32. M65: 1 B Hargreaves (S’port W) 34:39Women: 1 J Clague (Liv H, W35) 29:39; 2 S Hunt (Run For) 31:09; 3 L Grantham (City of Chester Triathlon Club, W35) 31:35; 4 H Davies (S Liv) 31:53; 5 M Kelly (Penny L, W35) 32:00W45: 1 M Murphy (Liv H) 34:15. W50: 1 M Tavener (Vale R) 35:48

GOSFORTH 10, GosforthOverall: 1 I Davies (Kesw) 56:59; 2 M Penn (Bleng R, M35) 58:57; 3 S Storey (P’stone, M55) 64:16Women: 1 S Ayers (Kesw, W40) 69:07; 2 H Davies (Kesw, W45) 70:26

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE SUMMER LEAGUE, ErewashOverall: 1 L Stubbs (Red) 28:18; 2 J Mee (Mans) 29:06; 3 B Clifford (NZL, U20) 29:30; 4 A Peat (Long E) 29:32; 5 P Butcher (Mans, M45) 29:51; 6 M Stratford (Red) 29:53; 7 R Smith (Notts) 29:54; 8 A Wetherill (Red, M50) 29:55; 9 M Johnson (Mans, M40) 29:57; 10 G Hall (Nott U) 30:04Women: 1 H Pike (SinA, W40) 34:34; 2 J Reed (Notts) 34:55; 3 N Teece (Long E) 35:32; 4 B Taylor (Newk) 35:40; 5 J Birtwhistle (Notts) 35:44; 6 J Marriott (Notts) 35:45; 7 S Hopkins (Mans) 36:01; 8 C Charlton (Red) 36:12; 9 K Simpson (S’well) 36:50; 10 S Omrod (Works) 37:05

JOGSCOTLAND 5km CHALLENGE, InvernessOverall: 1 G Lennox (Cambus) 17:19; 2 A Jeske (M45) 19:22; 3 R Roberts 20:30Women: 1 H Cleghorn 21:07; 2 J Cleghorn 22:44

OTLEY 10, OtleyOverall: 1 M John (Otl) 56:00; 2 K Ogden (Spen, M40) 56:40; 3 P Branney (Leeds C) 56:45M60: 1 P Johnson (Scar) 66:37. M70: 1 F Gibbs (Bing) 73:35Women: 1 P Munro (W40) 65:23; 2 T Johnson (Dews, W50) 68:07W45: 1 A Dennison (Bing) 69:10; 2 S Malir (Ilkley) 70:16. W50: 2 C Mccarthy (Pontefract) 71:53. W60: 1 A Baldwin (Stainl) 77:15

PSC 6, MillisleOverall: 1 A Strong (Willow, M40) 34:08; 2 M Weir (N Down, M40) 35:18; 3 T Leitch (Orangegrove, M40) 37:02Women: 1 V McDonough (N Down, W40) 41:53; 2 F Johnston (Up and Runners, W35) 42:15

SELF TRANSCENDENCE 5km, EdinburghOverall: 1 K Hood (Cors, M35) 15:52; 2 B Clarke (Caith) 16:15; 3 S Pilkington (Cors) 16:26

M65: 1 H Cameron (Forres) 20:25. U20: 1 E Martin (Falk) 16:50Women: 1 T Hill (High) 18:16; 2 S Macisaac (HBT) 19:11

PARK HALL 5km, OswestryOverall: 1 P Butler (Osw) 16:20; 2 J Kershaw (Osw, U17) 16:24; 3 P Jones (Osw, M40) 16:43Women: 1 A Tickner (Osw, W40) 21:33; 2 T Brandon (Osw, W45) 21:36

SPHINX SUMMER 5 (Inc WARWICKSHIRE CHAMPS), CoventryOverall: 1 H Speed (Cov) 25:40; 2 A Smith (Cov) 26:22; 3 P Andrew (Kenil) 26:25; 4 R Simkiss (Kenil) 26:33; 5 P Gould (Kenil) 26:42M40: 1 A Miles (Sphin) 27:31. M55: 1 R Elliott 30:43. M70: 1 R Wilson (Strat) 35:46Women: 1 E Fowler (Nun) 29:31; 2 L Dowsett (C&C) 30:17; 3 A Deavy (N’brook, W35) 30:20; 4 M Kirkham (Cov) 30:41; 5 A Smith (Cov) 30:59; 6 N Poole (Kenil) 31:32W45: 1 J Mumford (Cov) 34:08; 2 D Compton (Strat) 34:21. W50: 1 J Johnson (Centu) 35:33; 2 C Austin (Spark) 35:52; 3 S Mcnaney (N’brook) 36:00. W55: 1 M Williams (Centu) 37:50. W65: 1 J Johnson (Leam) 40:53

YEOVILTON SUMMER 5km SERIES, YeoviltonOverall: 1 S Antell (B&W) 15:08; 2 A Marriott (Wells, M35) 15:10; 3 M Burton (Bath, U17) 16:06M40: 1 D Coales 16:26. M55: 1 G Seward (Exe) 18:21; 2 M Lascelles (Maid N) 18:31. M60: 1 C Harwood (Wells) 18:34. M65: 1 R Rowe (Exm H) 20:53. U17: 2 K Young (B&W) 16:45Women: 1 A Cutts (SWRR) 18:56; 2 L Lascelles (Maid N, W45) 19:10

HEREFORD COURIERS 5km SERIESOverall: 1 N Watson (Tip) 16:14; 2 D Salisbury (B’burn, M45) 16:36; 3 J Rose (Severn) 16:44M50: 1 P Kendrick (Brec) 16:53. M55: 1 D Davies (Brec) 17:24Women: 1 C Evans (Here, U20) 18:44; 2 C Thomas (Lud) 19:50

JUNE 12MELKSHAM 5kmWiltshireOverall: 1 M Romey (USA) 15:44; 2 M Towler (Avon VR) 15:53; 3 W Stockley 17:05Women: 1 V White (Chipp) 20:15; 2 F Price (Avon VR, W40) 20:17 W50: C McBeth (Swin St) 21:26. W60: R Barber (Avon VR) 23:12

CLEVEDON MIDSUMMER 10kmSomersetOverall: 1 O Jones (B&W) 31:54; 2 S McGuigan (B&W) 32:33; 3 S Leaney (Chipp) 32:49; 4 P Burden (F Forever) 33:11; 5 M Blackmore (Bitt) 33:26; 6 A Glover (W’bury) 33;45; 7 T Morris (B&W) 33:46; 8 A Tocknell (Torb) 33:46; 9 B Reynolds 9unatt, M40) 33:51; 10 M Jacobs (B&W, M40) 34:13; 11 A Perry (Erme, M40) 34:40; 12 M Grigg (Nailsea) 34:47; 13 N Holmes (Erme, M40) 34:56; 14 A Gore (Chelt, M40) 35:00M50: G Eagle 36:01. M60: D Rose (T Bath) 40:42. M70: M Coupe (Nailsea) 47:32Women: 1 F Dannah 36:16; 2 N Brookland (B&W) 36:19; 3 J Jagger (B&W) 36:43; 4 J Swift (Erme, W40) 37:54; 5 S Voller (W’bury) 38:11; 6 H Woodman (Cleve) 38:16; 7 R Golding (W’bury) 38:47; 8 E Smith (W’bury)

38:53; 9 A Thorn (Erme) 39:28; 10 J Gallagher (Portis) 39:38W40: 2 S Everett (B&W) 40:50; 3 H Hinsley (Bitt) 40:52. W45: H Ball (Cleve) 42:20

HARLOW LADIES 5km SERIESOverall: 1 H Grant (C&C, W45) 20:29; 2 R White (Saff, W) 20:59; 3 J Gardiner (Harl RC, W) 21:04Women: 1 Grant 20:29; 2 White 20:59

HAVERING 90 JOGGERS MIDWEEK 5, HornchurchOverall: 1 M Newton (Spring S) 26:34; 2 M Muir (Ilf, M35) 26:48; 3 T Grimes (E Lon) 27:39Women: 1 K Malcolm (Eton M, W35) 30:57; 2 A Lee (E Lon, W35) 34:34W75: 1 P Jones (Ilf) 43:57

HEDDINGTON 5kmCalne, WiltshireOverall: 1 J Hobbs (Avon VR) 17:19; 2 A Duncan (Calne) 17:42; 3 P Gilham (Chipp) 19:10Women: 1 M Maxwell (Chipp) 19:21; 2 N Burke (Devizes) 20:05

HERTS & ESSEX MIDWEEK LEAGUEDivision Two, RoystonOverall (10km): 1 M Leach (NHRR) 33:40; 2 N Beresford (NHRR) 33:48; 3 M Woodman (Orion H) 35:06; 4 S Prosser (Bish S) 35:22; 5 A Mutton (NHRR) 35:24; 6 D Annetss (Royst, M45) 35:40; 7 P Greaves (Herts P, M45) 35:59M50: M Ford (Brox) 37:22TEAM: 1 North Herts RR 223; 2 Royston Runners 257; 3 Bishops Stortford RC 603VET TEAM: 1 Royston Runners 54; 2 North Herts RR 70; 3 Orion H 157Women: 1 S Mitcherson (NHRR) 40:57; 2 N Pitman (NHRR, W35) 41:22; 3 P Adams (NHRR, W40) 42:18TEAM: 1 North Herts RR 28; 2 Bishops Stortford RC 103; 3 Royston Runners 112VET TEAM: 1 North Herts RR 8; 2 Bishops Stortford RC 23; 3 Royston Runners 35

LC SWANSEA BAY 5km SERIESOverall: 1 A Maclean (B&W) 15:14; 2 J Hockin (Celtic Tri) 16:48; 3 C Lovatt 17:06M55: 1 A Davies (Swan) 17:23Women: 1 C Phillips (Port T, W40) 18:50; 2 K Reynolds (Swan) 19:32W45: 1 M Bowen Rees (TROTS) 20:12. W50: 1 A Bedwell (Isl) 21:46

YORK LEAGUE KNAVESMIRE 10kmOverall: 1 T Bean (York) 32:45; 2 D Thomas (York Triathlon) 34:24; 3 W New (Chelt) 34:25; 4 C Roberts (Knaves) 34:55M50: 1 B Shively (York PH) 36:42. M55: 1 D Lancaster (York A) 38:54TEAM (men only): 1 Knave 65; 2 Easing 111; 3 York Ac 119; 4 Pock 153; 5 Knave B 219; 6 Selby 221; 7 Pock B 284; 8 York TC 303Women: 1 E Willits (York) 37:05; 2 E Yates (Knaves, W40) 38:25; 3 K Mellor (York A) 39:16TEAM: 1 Knave 16; 2 Easing 43; 3 York Ac 46; 4 Pock 58; 5 Knave B 72; 6 Pick 101; 7 Selby 131; 8 Easing B 141

EMGP BANBURY 5, BanburyOverall: 1 J Bolton (W’stock, M35) 26:37 ; 2 T Foulerton (Spa, M35) 26:44 ; 3 C McCarthy (Tip) 27:00 M40: 1 P West (Kett) 27:45 ; 2 A Pacey (Sils) 27:59 . M45: 1 G Spellman (R&N) 28:13 ; 2 D Cantwell (W’stock) 28:48 ; 3 J Morris (Stam S) 28:50 . M55: 1 B

Vaughan (W’stock) 29:11 Women: 1 N Nealon (Hunc, W40) 29:54 ; 2 S Harrison (Leam, W40) 30:31 ; 3 R Andrews (N’hant RR, U20) 31:41 ; 4 J Webb (W’stock) 31:57 W40: 3 M Williamson (Bed H) 33:10 . W45: 1 J Coulcher (Thame) 34:44 . W50: 1 S Tawney (Leam) 33:01 ; 2 K Williams (R&N) 35:04 ; 3 V Singleton (Les C) 35:56 . W55: 1 D Baldwin (Mil K) 34:02 MEN TEAM: 1 Woodstock H 1:53:25; 2 Marshall Milton Keynes: 1:56:27; 3 Banbury H 1:58:49; 4 Leamington 2:00:37; 5 Silson Joggers 2:01:56; 6 Rugby & Northampton 2:03:09M40 TEAM: 1 W’stock 2:01:29; 2 Silson 2:04;41; 3 Bedford H 2:05:04WOMEN TEAM: 1 Leam 1:38:38; 2 Wootton RR 1:39:33; 3 Mil K 1:43:02; 4 Northampton RR 1:44:33; 5 Banbury H 1:54:34; 6 R&N 1:47:02W35 TEAM: 1 Leam 98:38; 2 R&N 1:47:02; 3 Bed H 1:47:49

JUNE 10D-DAY 10kmPortsmouth, HampshireCASSIE THORP set a PB while winning the women’s section, as Jo Corbett denied James Baker his 499th race victory, Martin Duff reports.

Finishing seventh overall, Thorp led Portsmouth clubmate Jess Chen by two minutes when winning in 34:27. Third-placed Cathy Bailey was top veteran in 37:59.

Corbett led the men’s section from the start and, though never completely safe, won by 26 seconds in 32:14.Overall: 1 J Corbett (NEB) 32:14; 2 J Baker (Chich, M35) 32:38; 3 S Way (B’mth, M35) 32:53; 4 T Muddiman (Soton) 34:02; 5 R Ward (Ports J) 34:17; 6 M Barwood (Chich) 34:25; 7 C Thorp (Ports, W) 34:27; 8 T Brimecome (Ports, U20) 34:57M50: 1 M Hargreaves (B’mth) 35:09; 2 M Williams (Ports J) 37:08. M60: 1 T Avey (Phoe) 40:59Women: 1 Thorp 34:27; 2 J Chen (Ports, U20) 36:30; 3 K Bailey (Win, W40) 37:59W60: 1 C Hall (Ports J) 47:39

CONCORDE 10km, CranfordOverall: 1 P Tucker (B&B) 32:41; 2 J Cooper (Harrow, M35) 33:05; 3 S Earley (Bed C, M40) 35:36M70: 1 J Coffey (BA) 47:44Women: 1 C Walsh (Met P) 38:37; 2 K Pardoe (W40) 40:03W60: 1 P Fudge (WSEH) 43:31

WELSH MARATHON inc BMAF CHAMPIONSHIPS, TenbyOverall: 1 M Edmonds 2:47:05; 2 M Collins 2:49:35; 3 M Martin 2:51:04Women: 1 L Walmsley (Bourt, W40) 3:11:50; 2 J Benson 3:25:21BMAF CHAMPSM35: P Dimbleby (Mid M) 2:57:52. M50: A Lewis 3:06:03. M55: W Hill (SC Vets) 3:20:00. M60: T Edgeley (SC Vets) 3:20:42. M70: J Gardiner (Welsh M) 4:11:31. M75: S Wheeler (Chep) 5:55:39WomenW40: 1 L Walmsley (Mid M) 3:11:50; 2 N Getting (P Bryn) 3:27:39. W55: H Ambrosen (B’mth) 3:54:42

STRATHEARN MARATHON, ComrieOverall: 1 W Beauchamp (Sheff RC) 2:45:06; 2 C Mccann (M40) 2:57:24; 3 G Harvie (Kirk O, M40) 2:58:05Women: 1 G Murdoch (C’gie, W45) 3:12:25; 2 I Burnett (C’gie, W55) 3:28:09W65: 1 G Little (100MC) 4:10:52

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WALKSJUNE 17BMAF 5km WALKS CHAMPIONSHIPHorwich, LancashireMARK WILLIAMS won a race which started a few minutes before the British Masters 5km championships over the same three-lap, traffic-free town centre course, Martin Duff reports.

The 47-year-old was in the front more or less from the start and eventually built a one-minute lead on Irishman Pat Murphy (M50).Overall: 1 M Williams (Tam, M45) 25:15; 2 P Murphy (IRE, M50) 26:14; 3 R Spenceley (Yorks, M45) 26:25; 4 A Edwards (Lancs, M50) 27:14; 5 T Taylor (Lancs, M65) 27:57; 6 A Fraser (Porto, M45) 28:02M55: 1 G Smith (Lancs) 29:25; 2 Spender (E&H/IRE) 31:16. M60: 1 P Boszko (Bir) 28:04; 2 T Malone (Lancs) 28:12; 3 G Edwards (Tel) 31:11; 4 J Graham (Lancs) 32:29. M65: 2 S McMullen (IRE) 28:08; 3 G Jones (Cov) 30:55; 4 J Hardy (Lancs) 31:31; 5 S Sargent (Lancs) 31:46. M70: E Almond (N Vets) 39:45. M75: 1 M Ireland (Lancs) 33:21; 2 J Munn (Lancs) 36:28; 3 N Will (N Ire V) 36:59; 4 E Horwill (D&S) 38:27. M85: E Grocock (Sheff) 39:54Women: 1 K Davies (Bir, W50) 34:57; 2 A Renney (Lancs, W70) 38:26

MULTI-TERRAINJUNE 17STAPLEHURST CARNIVAL 10km, StaplehurstOverall: 1 D Brown (Ton, U17) 34:50; 2 D Thompson (Barns, M35) 35:43; 3 B Maillardet (N Elth) 35:54; 4 A Mccarron (Unatt) 36:11; 5 K James (Ashf D, M50) 37:09M45: 1 S Moore (Spring S) 39:26. M50: 2 R Whittaker (Inv EK) 38:15; 3 A Fletcher (Padd W) 39:28; 4 M Fullilove (Dulw) 39:41. M60: 1 R Leach (N Elth) 41:20. M65: 1 J Leach (N Elth) 47:36; 2 E Broad (Inv EK) 49:10. M70: 1 M Conway (Inv EK) 48:04. M75: 1 R Pitcairn-Knowles (S’oaks) 57:42Women: 1 K MacKenzie (Barns, W35) 39:42; 2 K Howes (Larkf, W45) 43:31; 3 E Cotton (W45) 44:25W40: 1 E Iaquaniello (Larkf) 45:32. W45: 3 J Stoppani (M’stone) 46:17. W55: 1 P Caney (Unatt) 50:56. W60: 1 H Neary (W’hurst) 51:07

RIDGEWAY RELAYBuckinghamshire toWiltshireOverall: 1 Newbury 9:23:50 (S Hall 66:45, S Crumly (W) 46:19, N Jones 59:27, J Franklyn (W) 35:45; S Barnes 66:17, J Craggs 64:16; P Crisp 57:40, A Money 48:47, M Vardy 64:45, A Muir 53:48); 2 Reading RR 10:06:01; 3 Headington RR 10:11:54; 4 Bearbrook Joggers 10:27:51; 5 Thame R10:31:37; 6 Eynsham RR 10:42:29; 7 Read RR B 10:49:02; 8 Marlborough RC 11:02:22; 9 Alchester RC 11:02:37; 10 Newbury B 11:06:57M40 Bearbrook 11:47:52Women: Abingdon Amblers 12:20:36Fastest LapsStage 1: C May (VoA) 64:52. Stage 2: G Harris (Head) 43:29. Stage 3: P Gregory (VoA, M55) 68:13. Stage 4: C Boosey (VoA, W) 34:27. Stage 5: Barnes 66:17; Stage 6: J Eve (Head RR) 62:40. Stage 7: A Ind (Marl) 57:15. Stage 8: Money 48:47; Stage 9: Vardy 64:45; Stage 10: Muir 53:48

CHARVIL 5km, BerkshireOverall: 1 M Hiscott (M’head) 16:20; 2 C Langley (unatt) 17:12; 3 J Roberts (Read) 17:29Women: 1 E Dean (unatt) 21:24; 2 A Ross (unatt) 22:53W50: J Noad (M’head) 23:20

JUNE 16WOLLATON PARK 10km, NottinghamOverall: 1 S Densham (Charn, U20) 33:29; 2 M Whitfield (Notts) 34:21; 3 C Allwood (SinA, M35) 34:48; 4 A Oliver (Slea) 36:23; 5 I Hunter (Kimb, M35) 37:09Women: 1 J Cain-fowkes (W45) 44:07; 2 A Wright (Unatt) 44:26; 3 C Fergusson (Run Local, W45) 45:00

THE HOLLY 26.2M CHALLENGEShropshireOverall (hrs &mins only): 1 C Sharpe 3:34; 2 M Tonks 3:35; 3 M Collins 3;44Women: 1 C Hemming 3:50; 2 S Gardner-Hall 3:576

CALEDONIAN CHALLENGE TEAM RACE, GairlochyOverall: 1 Carval Investors 11:49:46; 2 RC Volunteers (M40) 12:54:07; 3 Bunch of Misfits 12:54:51; 4 Army 2 14:26:27Women: 1 New Best Buddies 16:33:19; 2 Strolling Moans 21:13:29; 3 Super

Spire 5 22:29:43Mixed: 1 Super Spire 2 13:01:45; 2 Four Musthavebeers CNRI 14:29:27; 3 Technology Troopers 2 17:35:30

KINTYRE WAY ULTRA RACE AND RELAY, Tarbert to CampbeltownOverall (67M, h:m only): 1 M Caldwell 11:51 (rec); 2 S Bell 12:55; 3 G Morrison 14:25; 4 S Doidge-Harrison 14:416-stage relay: 1 Cam’town RC 9:00; 2 Cam’town B 10:12; 3 Cam’town (W) 11:09; 4 SPEEAD 11:23; 5 Centr 11:58Overall (35.5M): 1 C McInally (W) 10:15; 2 R Milne 10:30; 3 S Hands 10:32

JUNE 15GWR TOWPATH SERIES 10kmBristolOverall: 1 A Buckingham (T Bath, M40) 33:43; 2 P Woodward (B&W) 34:32; 3 T Britton (GWR) 36:24M55: G Jennings (B&W) 40:43. M60: J Smith (unatt) 40:40Women: 1 A Grainger (B&W) 38:16; 2 M Powelll (Cleve, W45) 41:08W60: a Roberts (Cleve) 49:52

TEMPLETON TRAIL 6, DundeeOverall: 1 B Gibson (Dund H) 35:08; 2 I Anderson (Dund H, M40) 35:15; 3 I McNulty (Dund H, M40) 36:02; 4 B Cooper (Perth R) 37:00; 5 D McIntosh (Perth R) 37:24Women: 1 A McKimmie (Fife) 37:43; 2 E Atkinson (I’ness) 39:55; 3 M Hill (Kinross, W50) 40:55W50: 2 M Taggart (Dund R) 42:45

JUNE 11-15MINI TOUR OF FIFETentsmuir Beach Race (June 11)U18 (3M): 1 F McGaw (C’gie) 19:02; 2 R McKinstray (Anst) 20:28; 3 A Merry (Dund H) 21:50U18 women: 1 F Cruickshanks (Anst) 24:31; 2 E MacQueen (St And U) 28:56; 3 L Mortimer 30:10U15 (3M): 1 S Sweeney (S’earn) 18:43; 2 T Rees (Fife) 20:00; 3 R Brocklebank (Fife) 21:33U15 women: 1 A Brocklebank (Fife) 22:49; 2 E Smyth (Fife) 23:25U13 (2M): 1 G Rees (Fife) 13:15; 2 C Morris (Fife) 13:24; 3 O Carter 13:57U13 women: 1 A Hay (Fife) 15:01; 2 C Roberts (S’earn) 15:30; 3 E Mortimer 15:48East Lothian Hill Race (June 12)U18 (3M):1 E Paton (Fife) 17:27; 2 F Ingledew (Fife) 17:51; 3 McGaw 18:51Women: 1 Cruickshanks 26:29; 2 MacQueen 27:05; 3 Moritmer 28:33U15 (3M): 1 Rees 16:52; 2 Sweeney 16:58; 3 A Merry (Dund H) 17:33U15 women: 1 Brocklebank 22:07; 2 A Cruickshanks (Anst) 22:58; 3 Smyth 24:44U13 (2M): 1 Rees 18:40; 2 Morris 19:44; 3 A Savage (Fife) 19:55U13 women: 1 Hay 23:16; 2 Roberts 23: 28; 3 Mortimer 23:47Falkland Trail Race (June 13)U18 (3M):1 L Rees (Fife) 21:28; 2 Paton 22:06; 3 McGaw 23:20U18 women: 1 Cruickshanks 31:51; 2 Mortimer 36:44U15 (3M): 1 Sweeney 21:54; 2 Rees 23:26; 3 Merry 23:36U15 women: 1 Brocklebank 28:06; 2 A Cruickshanks (Anst) 30:07; 3 Smyth 30:26U13 (2M): 1 Rees 16:04; 2 Morris 16:19; 3 Savage 16:58U13 women: 1 Hay 19:11; 2 Roberts 19:27; 3 Mortimer 19:53Hill of Tarvit 2.1km Time Trial (June 14)U18:1 Paton 7:09; 2 McGaw 7:15; 3

Ingledew 7:17U18 women: 1 Cruickshanks 9:21; 2 Mortimer 11:09U15 (3M): 1 J Ingledew (Fife) 7:22; 2 Sweeney 7:29; 3 Rees 7:37U15 women: 1 Cruickshanks 8:37; 2 Brocklebank 8:50; 2; 3 Smyth 9:00U13 (2M): 1 Rees 8:00; 2 Morris 8:19; 3 Savage 8:32U13 women: 1 Hay 9:16; 2 Mortimer 9:22; 3 Roberts 9:27Kingsbarns 5km Multi-terrain Race (June 15)U18:1 Rees 18:29; 2 McGaw 19:12; 3 McInstray 220:14U18 women: 1 Cruickshanks 24:54; 2 Mortimer 29:38U15: 1 Sweeney 18:57; 2 Rees 19:18; 3 Merry 19:41U15 women: 1 Brocklebank 22:44; 2 Smyth 13:30U13 (2M): 1 Rees 20:22; 2 Morris 21:10; 3 Savage 22:11U13 women: 1 Roberts 24:17; 2 Mortimer 25:02; 3 I Browne (Fife) 27:43Tour winners: U18 men: McGraw 87:40U15: Sweeney 84:01. U13: Rees 76:22U18 women: Cruickshanks 1:57:06. U15: Brocklebank 1:44:36. U13: Roberts 92:09

JUNE 11-1427th MARATHON WINDOWS TOUR OF EPSOM & EWELLSurreyRace 1 June 11, Horton Country Park, trailOverall (3.3m): 1 A Hawkins (E&E) 17:42; 2 D Norman (Strag) 17:54; 3 N Reissland (Coll, M45) 18:52; 4 R Bryant (Coll, M40) 19:38; 5 B Hopson (Eps O, M40) 19:50; 6 E Dennis (M40) 19:52M45: 2 R Fox (Coll) 19:54. M50: 1 M Lloyd (Coll) 20:06; 2 T McIntyre (Sutt R) 20:35. M60: G Smith (E&E) 21:34Women: 1 Z West (E&E, W35) 19:56; 2 B McNicholas (Eps O) 20:40W45: V Caulfield (E&E) 22:24. W50: 1 C Farnham (Oxted) 25:04; 2 R Thevenet-Smith (Wok) 25:36. W60: 1 J Davies (E&E) 22:32; 2 M Jakeman (E&E) 27:33. W70: P Khan (Eps O) 33:48Race 2, June 12, Nonsuch Park, road raceOverall (3.7M road): 1 Norman 20:12; 2 Hawkins 20:33; 3 Reissland (M45) 21:29; 4 R Baggott (Wok) 22:03; 5 Bryant (M40) 22:28; 6 Hopson (M40) 22:42M45: 2 Fox 23:00. M50: 1 Lloyd 23:14; 2 McIntyre 23:28. M60: Smith 24:49

Women: 1 West (W35) 23:12; 2 McNicholas 23:51; 3 M James (Coll) 24:16W45: Caulfield 25:40. W50: K Benjamin (Sutt R) 26:45. W60: 1 Davies 26:29; 2 Jakeman 29:33Race 3, June 13, Hogsmill, multi-terrainOverall (3.7M): 1 Hawkins 20:20; 2 Norman 20:22; 3 Reissland (M45) 21:11; 4 Bryant (M40) 22:34; 5 Hopson (M40) 22:54; 6 P Eastbrook (Eps O, M55) 23:00M50: 1 Lloyd 23:32; 2 McIntyre 23:59. M60: Smith 25:24Women: 1 West (W35) 23:16; 2 McNicholas 23:52; 3 James 24:42W45: Caulfield 26:18. W55: H Imeson (Tad) 26:13. W60: 1 Davies 26:34; 2 Jakeman 30:38Race 4, June 14, Jane Prince timetrial, Nonsuch ParkOverall: 1 Norman 14:34; 2 Hawkins 14:36; 3 Reissland (M45) 14:38; 4 R Knight (Coll) 15:32; 5 Bryant (M40) 15:45; 6 Fox 16:14M50: 1 Lloyd 16:45; 2 McIntyre 16:51. M60: Smith 17:55Women: 1 West (W35) 16:21; 2 McNicholas 17:06; 3 M James (Coll) 17:20W45: Caulfield 18:32. W55: Flynn 20:56W60: 1 Davies 18:31; 2 Jakeman Race 5, June 15, George Cozens Handicap 4, Nescot, EwellOverall: 1 Norman 21:45; 2 Reissland (M45) 22:00; 3 Hawkins 22:54; 4 Bryant (M40) 23:49; 5 Baggott 24:22; 6 Hopson (M40) 24:23M50: 1 Lloyd 25:10; 2 McIntyre 25:37. M60: Smith 26:46Women: 1 West (W35) 25:26; 2 McNicholas 26:49W45: Caulfield 27:41. W50: Farnham 31:52. W55: Flynn 32:02. W60: 1 Davies 27:31; 2 Jakeman 31:36Final standings: Men: NormanM40: Bryant. M45: Reissland. M50: Lloyd. M55: K Gibson (Eps O). M60: Smith. M65: D Gill (Eps O). M70: M Brake (Eps O)Women: West. W40: C Joyce (Eps O). W45: Caulfield. W50: C Farnham (Oxted). W55: C Flynn (Wok). W60: Davies. W65: C Coombs (Coll). W70: Khan

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JUNE 16PARKRUN 5kmLeading age-gradedSHEILA CAREY, the former Olympic 800m and 1500m finalist, came out on top of the age-grading.Solihull: S Carey 21:41 W65 94.89%Bushy Park: J Davies 21:34 W60 92.60%Middlesbrough Albert Park: S Gibson 22:27 W65 91.65%Frimley: P Fudge 21:27 W60 89.17%Swindon: B Gardner 17:36 M55 88.05%Coventry: J Johnson 24:55 W65 86.51%Cannon Hill Park: P Nicholls 15:02 SM 85.82%Newcastle: C Lee 26:03 W70 85.46%St. Albans: G Watts 15:06 SM 85.43%Huddersfield: D Watson 16:08 M40 85.24%Newcastle: H Lambert 20:43 W50 85.13%Brighton Hove Park: C Wood 19:29 W45 85.00%Frimley: K Donkin 18:00 M50 84.66%Coventry: L Denley 25:04 W65 84.65%Coventry: R Elliott 19:09 M60 84.50%Leicester: J Douglas 16:18 M40 84.37%Pontefract: P McNamara 17:56 M50 84.27%Leicester: N Stirk 16:13 M40 84.17%Abingdon: D Parsons 19:57 M65 84.07%Swindon: D Roper 15:22 SM 83.95%Conkers Park: C Mason 19:27 M60 83.93%Bramhall: M Fowler 17:28 M45 83.76%Dulwich: M Mann 19:41 M60 83.68%

Pontefract: J Dickinson 18:55 U11M 83.46%Gunnersbury Park: A Critchlow 18:54 W40 83.29%Kingston: I Wilson 18:38 M55 83.17%Bromley: A Rayner 15:34 SM 83.08%Brighton Hove Park: B Warren 17:40 M45 82.82%Inverness: A Sutherland 20:08 M60 82.56%Guildford: K Spacie 23:24 M75 82.44%Ashton Court: I Reade 17:29 M45 82.37%Banstead: P Iannella 21:09 W50 82.32%Bolton: A Oliver 28:01 W70 82.16%Banstead: T Tuohy 17:49 M45 82.12%Edinburgh Silverknowes: E Gilchrist 25:52 W65 82.03%Killerton: M Hunt 21:30 W50 82.03%Trowbridge: R Barber 24:00 W60 82.00%Brighton Hove Park: C Rudwick 17:26 M45 81.96%Wythenshawe: K Burgess 21:16 M65 81.95%Walsall: D Donaghy 18:56 M55 81.85%Basingstoke: C Wheeler 20:45 W50 81.80%Manchester Heaton Park: J O’Reilly 19:58 M60 81.76%Finsbury Park: T Aldred 15:58 SM 81.73%Norwich: N Davison 17:05 M40 81.72%Eastbourne: P Eccles 18:30 M50 81.69%Bradford: K McGhie 18:21 M50 81.69%Huddersfield: R Barker 18:59 M55 81.64%Leeds Hyde Park: H Coulsey 23:07 W55 81.59%Fastest male winners

Cannon Hill Park: P Nicholls 15:02St Albans: G Watts 15:06Swindon: D Roper 15:22Trowbridge: P Wylie 15:25Bromley: A Rayner 15:34Brighton Hove Park: A Other 15:48Durham: A Other 15:49Leicester: A Other 15:53Finsbury Park: T Aldred 15:58Wormwood Scrubs: S Renfer 16:02Newcastle: R Floyd 16:04Huddersfield: D Watson 16:08Bushy Park: A Jackson 16:13Poole: J Cieluszecki 16:17Dulwich: H Shearman 16:26Hull: P Taylor 16:26Leeds Hyde Park: A Other 16:27Cardiff Blackweir Park: S Crees 16:29Middlesbrough Albert Park: C Rumsey 16:37Hampstead Heath: H Torry 16:37Conkers Park: A Hurdman 16:44Harrogate: M Appleton 16:49Liverpool Princes: M Swensson 16:50Pontefract: D Lee 16:55Belfast Waterworks: A Ritchie 16:59Solihull: D Rebeiro 17:01Frimley: M Greenwood 17:03Norwich: N Davison 17:05Whitley Bay: T Carter 17:07Belfast Victoria Park: B Grew 17:09Abingdon: J Cornish 17:11Aberdeen: A McLean 17:12Slough: C Oddy 17:12Burnley: N Riding 17:12Sheffield Endcliffe Park: C Egdell 17:14Gunnersbury Park: R Berry 17:15Glasgow Pollok Park: B Carse 17:17Eastbourne: E Dodd 17:21Sedgefield: D Jenkin 17:21Cambridge: J Escalante-Phillips 17:22Ashton Court: C Reade 17:26Bramhall: M Fowler 17:28Bedfont: R Brookling 17:32

Great Yarmouth: K McMorran 17:34Wythenshawe: A Nutter 17:35Falkirk: G Taylor 17:37Wimbledon Common: D Symons 17:38Oak Hill Park: S Aiken 17:39Manchester Heaton Park: B McCartney 17:40Netley Abbey: J Sawyer 17:40Coventry: R Fryer 17:43Banstead: D Freeman 17:44Crystal Palace: S Thackeray 17:44Riddlesdown: A O’Connor 17:44Newport: E Wynne 17:45Havant: D Norman 17:46Nonsuch Park: C Coles 17:49Northampton: D Njoka 17:49Gunpowder Park: M Harris 17:51Sheffield Graves Park: A Other 17:52Kingston: N Wright 17:52Milton Keynes: S Richardson 17:54Marple: J Corden 17:56Bedford: C Everett 17:57Guildford: J Mitchell 17:59

Fastest non-winning menLeicester: N Stirk 16:13Cannon Hill Park: D Norman 16:16Leicester: J Douglas 16:18Poole: S Way 16:22Cardiff Blackweir: S Frigate 16:30

Fastest female winnersOxford: M Hawtin 18:14Middlesbrough Albert: H Cassidy 18:46Gunnersbury Park: A Critchlow 18:54Brighton Hove: R Lees-West 19:00Bedford: I Everest 19:14Barnsley: F Davies 19:26Hampstead Heath: I Turner 19:30Hull: J Stones 19:31Bromley: C Penlington 19:37St. Albans: T Wallman 19:41Milton Keynes: J Pulsford 19:42Poole: J Vlaarkamp 19:43

Bushy Park: J Derham 19:47Cambridge: K Sherwood 19:47Wythenshawe: T Kemp 19:49Leicester: T Taylor 19:52Finsbury Park: H Wylie 19:52Killerton: R Edwards 20:06Durham: S Lister 20:17Riddlesdown: N Glover 20:17Slough: T Wood 20:18Newcastle: P Williams 20:25Belfast Waterworks: G Short 20:27Inverness: F Tetley 20:28Cannon Hill Park: A Mold 20:29Mile End: H Palmer 20:29Swindon: J Wilkie 20:30Medina: M James 20:32Wimbledon Common: M Halley 20:32

Fastest non-winning womenBrighton Hove Park: C Wood 19:29Edmonton: M Cambiano 24:54Forest of Dean: P Speechley 25:18Alexandra Palace: S Buckton 25:22Sunderland: M Davies 26:21

Glen Watts: St Albans winner

Manning (Denm) 26:52; 3 M Barwood (Chich R) 27:23; 4 R Lamport (M40) 28:17; 5 P Mitchinson (Vict) 28:55M55: P Guest (Ports J) 30:29. M60: 1 T Avey (Phoe) 32:05; 2 D Powell (BMH) 32:52; 3 J Clow Vict) 33:06Women: 1 : Allen (Denm) 33;00; 2 C Riddington (Vict, W40) 34:11W40: 2 J Gilholm (Vict) 34:57. W50: 1 J Acton (unatt) 36:31; 2 A Agate (Denm) 36:48

FESTIVAL OF ALNWICK LES ALLCORN 10km, AlnwickOverall: 1 I Harding (Morp) 33:11; 2 L Ager (Heat) 34:20; 3 K Taylor (Unatt) 34:21; 4 D France (Low F) 37:04; 5 R Barkley (Blyth, M35) 37:10Women: 1 J Hodgson (Morp) 38:10; 2 H Ross (W55) 41:29; 3 H Christopher (Blyth, W40) 43:08

FELLJUNE 17BRADDA, Isle of ManOverall (14.9m/4100ft): 1 N Armstrong (Manx H, M40) 2:08:40; 2 T Cringle (Manx F) 2:12:37; 3 S Skillicorn (Manx F) 2:17:14Women: 1 R Wallace (Manx F) 2:42:51; 2 J Quane (Northern, W40) 2:44:00; 3 R Craine (Northern, W40) 2:54:31

ACCELERATE EDALE COUNTRY DAY, Edale VillageOverall (4.7M/1328ft): 1 P Hodges (Dark Pk) 35:33; 2 A Smith (Hallam) 35:56; 3 T Saville (Dark Pk) 36:10Women: 1 O Walwyn-Bush (Alt) 39:06; 2 S Curtis (Pennine, W40) 43:18; 3 H Elmore (Dark Pk, W40) 44:05U16 (3km/100ft): T Slater (Hallam)

11:30U14: J Stead 12:20U12: L Parker (Pennine) 12:35U16 women: E Crownshaw (Hallam) 13:12U14: M Loombe (Hallam) 14:55U12: E Crownshaw (Hallam) 14:48

DARREN’S DASH, LongtownOverall (5M/900ft): 1 H Aggleton (MDC) 43:11; 2 S Taylor (Mynydd D) 44:42; 3 J Pullen (Wye, M45) 45:05Women: 1 E Bayliss (Mynydd D) 53:33; 2 N Gething (Par BB, W40) 56:16; 3 F Turner(FoD, W50) 58:45

HAWKSWICK DASHOverall (1.2M/600ft): 1 M Lockyer (P&B) 11:33; 2 T Mason (Wharf) 11:39; 3 J Bradshaw (Wharf) 11:59Women: 1 L Needham (Holm) 15:15; 2 K Hall (Wharf) 15:32; 3 R Mon-Williams (Ilkley, W40) 15:59U17 (1M/400ft approx, all Wharf): 1 J Hall 10:32; 2 B Johnstone 11:22; 3 D Bulmer 11:57U17 women: 1 Z Knappy (K&C) 14:12; 2 L Williamson (Ross) 14:53; 3 S Handford (K&C) 15:42U15 (0.8M/250ft approx): 1 J Lund (K&C) 8:28; 2 J Newbold (Wharf) 8:37; 3 R Thompson (K&C) 8:40U15 women: 1 E Lambert (Wharf) 9:26; 2 K Lawson (Helm H) 9:31; 3 E Robinson (K&C) 9:50U12 (0.7M/150ft approx): 1 R Johnstone (Wharf) 5:44; 2 E Brett (K&C) 6:03; 3 T Humphries (Eden R) 6:04U12 women: 1 K Thurlow (Helm H) 6:17; 2 K Walsh (Helm H) 6:35; 3 S Hasitngs (Wharf) 6:57

RAS Y BERWYN, CorwenOverall (12.7M/3543ft): 1 T Davies (Mercia) 99:25; 2 R Roberts (Eryri) 1:42:18; 3 P Ryder (Brych) 1:51:26Women: 1 S Ridgway (Inov8) 2:03:44; 2 A Rowlands (Eryri) 2:12:16; 3 A Thomas (Eryri, W40) 2:25:37

SETTLE HILLS, North RibblesdaleOverall (7M/1750ft): 1 C Bell (Howg) 50:44; 2 P Webb 52:57; 3 M McGoldrick (Wharf) 53:01Women: 1 C Morgan (Nidd) 67:12; 2 S Budgett (Horw, W40) 68:39; 3 E Gregory (Bowl) 69:27

SUTTON PINNACLES, Sutton-in-CravenOverall (5.8M/890ft): 1 S Brock (K&C) 40:11; 2 P Crabtree (Wharf, M40) 43:28; 3 H Dalby (P&B) 43:37Women: 1 H Oldroyd (Aire D) 52:30; 2 J Maris 60:26; 3 C Young (Craven E, W50) 60:36

SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH, Calton HillOverall (14M/2200ft): 1 M Reid (Moorf) 1:44:22; 2 R Ward (HBT) 1:47:02; 3 I Whiteside (Edin U) 1:50:04TEAM: 1 C’thy 37; 2 Portob 37; 3 Corst 47Women: 1 1 E McKechanie (HBT) 2:00:44; 2 F Drake (Corst) 2:05:42; 3 A Lloyd (HBT) 2:06:40

FLAGSTAFF TO CARLINGFORD, NewryOverall (11M/3100ft): 1 S Cunningham (Mourne) 93:36; 2 J Steede (B’mena) 94:55; 3 Deon McNBeilly (Newc NI, M45) 96:06Women (all Lagan): 1 S O’Kane (W40)

1:56:33; 2 D Wilson (W40) 2:02:25; 3 A Sandford (W45) 2:21:24

JUNE 16DURISDEER (Scottish championship event), ThornhillAFTER a hard-fought race in wet and windy Dumfries-shire conditions, Murray Strain and Catriona Buchanan emerged as the Senior Scottish Athletics hill running champions for 2012.

The front of the men’s race was closely contested and first across the line was Prasad Prasad, but since he had allowed his Scottish Athletics membership to lapse he had to satisfy himself with the organiser’s prize of cheese and oatcakes, with the winner’s medal going to Murray Strain who had finished 16 seconds behind him. Tom Owens was the next across the line and the bronze medal went to Matt Sullivan.

In the women’s race, Catriona Buchanan led the field home by a comfortable margin over Sarah O’Neill (HBT) and Jasmin Paris (Carnethy) who had a close tussle for the silver. O’Neill had set the early pace but she may still have been feeling the effects of a 2-day mountain marathon the previous weekend.Overall (10.5M/3800ft): 1 P Prasad (Squadra P) 89:03; 2 M Strain (HBT) 89:19; 3 T Owens (Shett) 90:15; 4 M Sullivan (Shett) 91:21; 5 A Anthony (Ochil) 92:39; 6 K Richmond (Bella R, M40) 92:59; 7 A Fallas (C’thy) 94:42; 8 D Gay (HBT) 95:09; 9 S Whitlie (C’thy, M50) 95:39; 10 A Graves (W’lands CC) 96:17M60: E Patterson (Moray) 1:56:51. M70: J Littlewood (C’thy) 2:43:26

Women: 1 C Buchanan (Ochil) 1:44:54; 2 S O’Neil (HBT) 1:47:47; 3 J Paris (C’thy) 1:47:57; 4 J Mykura (C’thy) 1:48:28; 5 C Gordon (HBT) 1:52:04; 6 T Hill (HBT) 1:52:06W40: S Robertson (Shett) 1:53:05. W50: B Junnier (Ochil) 2:12:12. W60: R Evans (W’lands CC) 2:33:59

JUNE 13PENSHAW HILL RACE.Penshaw Monument, Sunderland, Tyne & WearBRIAN RUSHWORTH won this race for the 18th time, though luck was on his side, Les Venmore reports.

Nick Swinburn, successful here in 2008, held a healthy lead at the top of Penshaw Monument (about 700m), but took a wrong turn shortly after, losing about 40 seconds, before rejoining the field. Rushworth led with one lap remaining (2M), with Swinburn recovering to fourth position.

Making ground on his opponent all the way to the finish, Swinburn finished strongly on the final hill, going down by 3 seconds. Michelle Holt won the Women’s’ race.Overall (3M): 1 B Rushworth (Sun, M45) 16:54; 2 N Swinburn (Morp) 16:57; 3 N Reed (Sun) 17:20; 4 C Isherwood (Sun) 17:58; 5 T Field (Sun, M45) 18:12; 6 M Barker (Sun) 18:21; 7 N McArdle (Sun S) 18:28; 8 P Merrison (Sun, M50) 18:45; 9 S Rankin (Sun S) 18:47; 10 P Redman (Sun, M45) 19:01M60: 1 P Richardson (Sun) 21:26Women: 1 M Holt (Sun) 20:01; 2 A Hunter (J&H) 20:55; 3 M Haughan (Salt, W40) 22:48; 4 S Scott (Worth, W35) 23:20; 5 J Shotton (Sun S, W45) 24:05

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CROSS-COUNTRYWednesday June 27SUMMER OPENQueen Elizabeth Country Park, Horndean, Hampshire. 7.15pm.pjc.org.uk

MULTI-TERRAINThursday June 21FORDE ABBEY 10kmForde Abbey, near Chard, Somerset. 7pm.fordeabbeyrun.co.ukGORDON WHELBOURN RUNNING WEEK – 3Farndon riverside, Newark, Nottinghamshire. 7.15pm.newarkathletics.co.uk

Friday June 22BURY FRIDAY 5Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suff olk. 7.30pm.pacers.org.ukCHORLEY PARK 5km SERIESAstley Park, Chorley, Lancashire. 7pm.youspoon.com/cac/index.phpCOLWORTH 5Colworth Sports Clubhouse, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire. 7pm.colworthstriders.org.ukTATTENHALL TOUGH TEAM 9Tattenhall, Cheshire. 7.15pm.tattenhallrunners.com

Saturday June 23COLWORTH 8.1Colworth Sports Clubhouse, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire. Noon.colworthstriders.org.ukDOWNLANDS FAYRE 5Downlands School, Hassocks, Sussex.bhrunners.co.ukHARP 24-HOURGables Aviation Way, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Noon.harpsouthend.org.ukMIDSUMMER MUNRO HALF-MARATHONBox Hill, Mickleham. 4pm.trionium.comPICNIC 27Ryker’s Cafe Car Park, Mickleham, Surrey.trionium.comTHE WALLCarlisle Castle, Carlisle, Cumbria. 6am. Until Sunday June 24.thewallrun.comTRAIL HALF-MARATHON WALESCoed y Brenin, Gwynedd. 9.30am.trailmarathonwales.comTRAIL MARATHON WALESCoed y Brenin, Gwynedd. 9am.trailmarathonwales.comWATER WIPEOUT 10km

National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham. 9am.aaa-adventure.co.ukWEST HIGHLAND WAY 95Fort William.westhighlandwayrace.org

Sunday June 24ALNWICK 10km/HALF-MARATHONAlnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland. 11am.runalnwick.co.uk/10kmBLANDFORD BRIDGES 10kmBlandford School, Blandford Forum, Dorset. 10.30am.blandfordbridgesrun.co.ukCHELTENHAM CIRCULAR CHALLENGE 26Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. 7am.thechallenge.org.ukCOLWORTH HALF-MARATHONColworth Sports Clubhouse, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire.colworthstriders.org.ukDANNY’S DASH 8Coney Green Farm, Ribbesford Road, Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire. 10.30am.fullysussed.co.ukFINSBURY PARK 5/10/15km SERIESFinsbury Park, London. 10am.innovationsports.co.ukFRISTON FOREST 10kmFriston Forest, Seaford, East Sussex. 9.20am.entrycentral.comGREAT LANHYDROCK 10Lanhydrock House, Bodmin, Cornwall. 10am.nationaltruStorg.uk/lanhydrockGREAT OAKS GALLOP 5kmBlakeney, Gloucestershire. 10am.fodac.org.ukHADRIAN’S WALL HALF-MARATHONHexham, Northumberland. 10am.race.hadrianhalf.orgHEPWORTH DRYAD 5Hepworth, West Yorkshire. 10am.HORNDON ON THE HILL 10kmHorndon on the Hill, Essex. 11am.horndon10k.co.ukLAMBTON 10kmWillow Burn Hospice, Lanchester, County Durham. 10am.willow-burn.co.ukMERSEA ROUND THE ISLAND 13Two Sugars Cafe, Victoria Esplanade, West Mersea, Essex. 10.30am.merseaislandraces.co.ukMIDSUMMER 6Aldersley Leisure Centre, Aldersley, Wolverhampton. 10am.wolvesandbilstonac.co.ukMUNDEN HOUSE 5/10kmMunden House, Watford, Hertfordshire. 11am.kellystore.org

NORTH DEVON AONB HALF-MARATHON/MARATHONThe Esplanade, Woolacombe, Devon. 10am.northdevonmarathon.co.ukNORTH DOWNS 30kmCascades Leisure Centre, Gravesend, Kent. 10.30am.isteadandifi eld.org.ukORPINGTON 10kmDarrick Wood School. Orpington, Kent. 9.30am.orpingtonraces.comPODPLUS THREE LAKES 5kmJulie Rose Stadium, Ashford, Kent. 11am.nice-work.org.ukPOLESDEN LACEY 10kmPolesden Lacy National Trust, Great Bookham, Surrey.eventstolive.co.uk RAINTON 10kmThirsk, North Yorkshire.riponrunners.co.ukRIVERBANK RUN (Inc EDDIE FAURE MEMORIAL 10km)Clwyd View Caravan Park, Rhuddlan, Denbighshire. 11am.Philip Jones. 01745-852829.RUN JERICHO 10kmSt Barnabas School, Oxford.runjericho.comSHERBORNE 10kmSherborne C of E Private School, Sherborne, Gloucestershire. [email protected] 10kmBentfi eld Green, Stansted, Essex. 11am.stansted10k.org.ukSTAVELEY STAMPEDE 10kmStaveley, North Yorkshire. 11am.staveley-yorks.org.ukSWAY CARNIVAL 5Wilverley Inclosure, Sway, Dorset. 10.30am.runningtree.co.ukTONY ROBINSON MEMORIAL 7Sutton-in-the-Isle, Ely, Cambridgeshire. 11am.suttononline.orgTRAWDEN 7Recreational Ground, Trawden, Lancashire. 11am.trawdenac.co.ukTRENT PARK TRIFFIC 10kmTrent Park, Barnet, Hertfordshire. 10.30am.trentparkrc.orgWHITBOURNE HALL VICTORIAN CHALLENGE 5Whitbourne, Herefordshire. 11.30am.whitbournehall.com

Tuesday June 26DAM FLASK RELAYSLow Bradfi eld, South Yorkshire. 7pm.she� eldrunningclub.co.uk

Wednesday June 27BEAT THE BUS 10km

Otterton Hall, Sidmouth, Devon.ELMTON CHASE 5Elmton, Derbyshire. 7.30pm.clowneroadrunners.orgJOYDENS WOOD 5km SERIESSummerhouse Drive, Joydens Wood, Kent. 7.15pm.dartfordroadrunners.co.ukMONAUGHTY FOREST 4Torrieston Woodland Walks car park, near Pluscarden, Inverness-Shire. 7.15pm.forresharriers.org.ukPETERSFIELD SUMMER 5Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Petersfi eld, Hampshire. 7.15pm.pjc.org.ukROUND THE RESERS 5Tintwistle Glossop, Derbyshire. 7.30pm.race-results.co.ukRR10 LEAGUEBrockenhurst College.rr10.hampshire.org.ukSAMPHIRE HOE 5km SERIESSamphire Hoe, Dover, Kent. 7.30pm.nice-work.org.ukSEXARATHON IRONBRIDGE 4Tontine Hotel, Telford, Shropshire. 7.30pm.telfordathleticclub.co.uk

WEETSLADE RELAYWeetslade Country Park, Wideopen, Tyne & Wear. 7pm.claremontroadrunners.co.ukWILD BOAR RELAYSpringhead Park, Rothwell, West Yorkshire. 7pm.WOODLAND 5 SERIESBroadmoor car park, Crowthorne, Berkshire. 7.30pm.fi nchcoasters.org.uk

Thursday June 28ASH TOWN TREE 7Ash Primary School, Martock, Somerset. 7pm.ashexcellenteight.comBAGGERIDGE 5kmBaggeridge Country Park, Sedgley, Worcestershire. 7pm.actionheartrunning.comHOLME PIERREPOINT GRAND PRIX 5kmWollaton Park, Nottingham. 7.15pm.hprcrun.co.ukNEAR AS DAMN IT 10km SERIESSLH HQ, Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey. 7.30pm.southlondonharriers.orgNIDD VALLEY EVENING LEAGUEHarrogate Hockey Club, Harrogate,

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SATURDAY JUNE 23Aviva 2012 Trials, Birmingham 16:45 – BBC2

SUNDAY JUNE 24Aviva 2012 Trials, Birmingham 17:00 – BBC2

MONDAY JUNE 25The British Miler 18:30 – Sky Sports 2

WEDNESDAY JUNE 27European Championships, Helsinki 07:00 – Eurosport

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THURSDAY JUNE 28European Championships, Helsinki 07:00 – Eurosport

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SUNDAY JULY 1Transvulcania ultra-distance race 06:05 – Channel 4European Championships, Helsinki 16:30 – Eurosport

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Friday June 29CALDERGLEN HARRIERS 5/10kmCalderglen Country Park, East Kilbride. 7.30pm.calderglenharriers.org.ukCREWE QUEENS PARK QUACKER 5km SERIESQueens Park, Crewe, Cheshire. 7pm.southcheshireharriers.org.ukPOOLE RUNNERS SUMMER 3.5 SERIESUpton Country Park, Poole, Dorset. 7.30pm.poolerunners.comSAUMAREZ PARK 5km SERIESSaumarez Park, Castel, Guernsey. 6pm.guernseyathletics.org.ggWEDDING DAY 7kmTwickenham. 7.30pm.

Saturday June 30BADGER TRACK 6Milton Lilbourne, Wiltshire. 2.30pm.grassrootsevents.co.ukCOWES ROUND THE ISLAND RACE 69Cowes, Isle of Wight. 10am.xnrg.co.ukMAGGIE FAIR 5Village Park, Garmouth, Inverness-shire. [email protected] RUNNER OBLIVION 10.5kmEastnor Deer Park, Eastnor, Herefordshire. 5pm.mudrunner.co.ukRUN RICHMOND PARK 5/10kmRichmond Park, Surrey. 10.10am.thefi xevents.comRUN24 24-HOUR ULTRAWasing Park, Reading, Berkshire. Noon.run24.co.ukTRENT PARK 5km HANDICAPSnakes Lane, Oakwood, Middlesex. 9.30am.trentparkrc.orgWHALEY WALTZ 5.75Carnival Show Ground, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire. 2.15pm.goytvalleystriders.org.uk

Sunday July 1AMBERSWOOD 10kmSpring View Sports & Community Club, Wigan, Lancashire. 11am.wiganharriersendurance.wordpress.comBEWL 15Uplands Community College, Wadhurst, East Sussex. 10.30am.bewl15.co.ukBRACKNELL SAMARITANS 10kmWellington College, Crowthorne. [email protected] CENTENARY 5kmHalifax, West Yorkshire. 11am.GUNNERSBURY PARK 10kmGunnersbury Park, Popes Lane, London. 11am.mccpromotions10kseries.comHAMSTERLEY FOREST MARATHONHamsterley Forest Visitor Centre, near Bishop Auckland, Co Durham. 9.30am.northeastmarathonclub.co.ukHIGH ONGAR 10kmHigh Ongar Primary School, High

Ongar, Essex. 11am.highongarcharity10k.org.ukHUNGERFORD HAREY 8Hungerford RFC, Hungerford, Berkshire. 10.30am.hungerfordhares.co.ukIVER AND WEXHAM 5kmLangley Park Country Park, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. 11am.bucksinfo.net/langley-park-racesLAKELAND HALF-MARATHON/MARATHONJohn Ruskin School, Coniston, Cumbria. 9am.lakelandtrails.orgLHAG 10kmSurrey Hills Business Park, Wotton, Surrey. 10am.surreycommunity.infoLITTLE EATON 5St Peters Park, Little Eaton, Derbyshire. [email protected] 6Barry Sidings Country Park, Hopkinstown, Rhondda Cynon Taff . 11am.pontypriddroadentsac.org.ukMAD DASH 5kmBath Spa Newton Park Campus, Newton St Loe, Bath. 10.30am.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk/events/mad-dashMARCH 5Elm Road Sports Field, March, Cambridgeshire. 11am.marchathleticclub.co.ukSHEFFIELD RUN IN THE PARK 10kmGraves Park, Sheffi eld, South Yorkshire. [email protected] HALF-MARATHONIdsall School, Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, Shropshire. 10.30am.idsallschool.orgSILVER VALLEY/RAS CWM ARIAN 10kmHermon Old School, Hermon, Glogue, Pembrokeshire. 11am.onlineraceresults.org.ukTAMWORTH GATE GALLOP 10kmAnker Valley Sports Complex, Tamworth, Staff ordshire. 9.45am.gategallop.co.ukWATLINGTON XK 10kmSports Pavilion, Watlington, Oxfordshire. [email protected] WINDMILERS OPEN 10kmWimbledon Common, Wimbledon, London. 9am.windmilers.org.uk

Monday July 2BLAISE BLAZER 4 SERIESBlaise Castle, Bristol. 7.15pm.westburyharriers.co.uk

Tuesday July 3BOOTH DECORATORS LEAGUECarsington Water, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. 7.15pm.boothdecoratorsleague.co.ukBUSHY’S GREAT SOUTH RUN SERIESPort Erin, Isle Of Man. 7pm.CHAMPAGNE LEAGUEKiplingcotes crossroad, South Dalton, East Yorkshire. 7.15pm.cityofhullac.co.ukHAY-O TRAIL 6km

Derwent AC Clubhouse, Kirkgate, Cockermouth, Cumbria.derwentac.comHAYWARDS HEATH H MID-SUMMER RELAYSWhitemans Green, Cuckfi eld, Sussex.haywardsheathharriers.co.ukHOLME PIERREPOINT GRAND PRIX 5kmRushcliff e Country Park, Nottingham. 7.15pm.hprcrun.co.uk

Wednesday July 4CHORLEY HARRIERS 4.4 SERIESBarrons Rest, Astley, Lancashire. 7.30pm.chorleyharriers.co.ukDEARNFORD LAKE RELAY (3x2M)Dearnford Lake, Whitchurch, Shropshire. 7.30pm.whitchurchwhippets.co.ukFOREST PARK LADIES 5kmBirchwood Forest Park, Warrington, Cheshire. 7.30pm.spectrumstriders.org.ukLANGLEY PARK 5km SERIESLangley Park Country Park, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. 7pm.bucksinfo.net/langley-park-racesROACHE ABBEY DASH 7Rotherham, South Yorkshire. 7pm.kimberworthstriders.co.ukRR10 LEAGUEEastleigh, Hampshire.rr10.hampshire.org.ukTIN TIN TEN 10kmCrown and Victoria Inn, Tintinhull, Somerset. 7pm.tintinten.co.uk

Thursday July 5BADGER 10kmThe Barn, Berkeley Drive, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire. 7.30pm.ukresults.netBARBURY CASTLE RAMPARTS 5Barbury Shooting School, Swindon, Wiltshire. 7.30pm.grassrootsevents.co.ukBOB HANCOCK MEMORIAL MIDSUMMER 5Federation Sports Club, Downham Market, Norfolk. 7.30pm.rystonrunners.org.ukDEESTRIDERS 5Tata Sports and Social Club, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, Flintshire. 7.30pm.deestridersrunningclub.netGIBSON GRIND 14.4kmDean Gibson School, Kendal, Cumbria. 6.30pm.deangibson.cumbria.sch.ukHOLME PIERREPOINT GRAND PRIX 5kmColwick Park, Nottingham. 7.15pm.hprcrun.co.ukTINTERN TROT 10kmAbbey Mill, Tintern, Gwent. 7.30pm.chepstowharriers.org.uk/tintern.htmTREGORRICK 5kmSt Austell, Cornwall.staustellrunningclub.co.uk

Friday July 6CHORLEY PARK 5km SERIESAstley Park, Chorley, Lancashire. 7pm.youspoon.com/cac/index.phpCOLIN POTTER MEMORIAL 10kmHaslam’s, Haslam’s Lane, Derby. 7.15pm.

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Saturday July 7ABNEY CHEADLE RUN 5kmAbney Hall, Cheadle, Cheshire. 9.30am.abneycheadlerun.co.ukAVON VALLEY RELAY (4x4.5M)Christie Miller Sports Centre, Melksham, Wiltshire. 2pm.avonvalleyrunners.org.ukBASECAMP 5kmGraves Park, Sheffi eld, South Yorkshire.ratracebasecamp.co.ukBIRMINGHAM AND BLACK COUNTRY HALF-MARATHONRailway Station, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. 9am.bbchm.co.ukCHARMOUTH CHALLENGE 8Charmouth School, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Dorset. 2.30pm.charmouthchallenge.co.ukCOMPTON CANTER 9.1kmRecreation Ground, Burrell Road, Compton, Berkshire. Noon.comptonharriers.org.ukDERWENT RIVER RELAYSBelper RFC, Belper, Derbyshire. 2.30pm.belperharriers.wordpress.comHOPTON SCENIC 7Hopton CEVC Primary School, Hopton, Diss, Suff olk. 10am.hoptonrun.org.ukKIRTLINGTON 6kmVillage Hall , Kirtlington, Oxfordshire. 1.30pm.kirtlingtonfete.co.ukLETCHWORTH FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 5kmLetchworth Outdoor Pool, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. 9am.fi rstsaturday5km.org.ukMAIDEN CASTLE LOOP 6.5Dorchester FRC, Dorchester, Dorset. 7pm.egdonheathharriers.comORION HARRIERS FOREST 5Jubilee Retreat, Chingford, London. 10am.orionharriers.org.ukRUNNYMEDE RELAYSWindsor, Berkshire. Noon.THE HURT 12km/24kmLawbrook Lane, Peaslake, Surrey. 9am.

Sunday July 8BOLLINGTON NOSTALGIA 7Bridgend Centre, Bollington, Cheshire. 11am.bridgendcentre.org.ukBUSHY 10kmBushfi eld Sports Centre, Orton Southgate, Peterborough. 11am.bushfi eldjoggers.co.ukCHEDDAR GORGE 10km/HALF-MARATHONStrawberry Fields, Cheddar, Somerset. 11am.relishrunningraces.comCHICHESTER CHALLENGE 15/25/42kmVillage Green, Pook Lane, Chichester.chichester-march.org.ukCLAYGATE COUNTRY 5Recreation Ground, Church Road, Claygate, Surrey. 10.30am.claygatecountryfi ve.co.ukEVESHAM VALE 10kmHigh Street, Evesham,

Worcestershire. 10.30am.eveshamvalerunningclub.org.ukFISHBOURNE FLAT 5Fishbourne, West Sussex. 9.45am.fi shbournefl atfi ve.co.ukHEVENINGHAM HALL X 10kmHeveningham Hall, Heveningham, Suff olk. 9.45am.runheveningham.co.ukHUGHENDEN MANOR 10kmHughenden Manor, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 9am.purplepatchrunning.comKELVEDON HATCH 5kmKelvedon hatch, Brentwood, Essex.kh5k.ukgo.coMKINGSCLERE 5Fieldgate Centre, Kingsclere, Hampshire. 11am.twistkingsclere5.org.ukLYMM FESTIVAL ‘O-LYMM-PIC’ 5kmLymm High School, Lymm, Cheshire. 11.30am.lymmrunners.org.ukMIKE GROVES 10kmVillage Hall, Rectory Road, Coltishall, Norfolk. 10.30am.jaguarraces.co.ukMILTON KEYNES HALF-MARATHONWebber Independent School, Stantonbury, Buckinghamshire. 10am.nspcc.org.uk/miltonkeyneshalfmarathonNEW FOREST 10New Park Farm, Brockenhurst, Hampshire. 11.15am.nf10.co.ukPRINCES RISBOROUGH 10kmMarket Square, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. 9.30am.voaac.org.ukQUANTOCK BEAST 5.7Fyne Court, Broomfi eld, Somerset. 11am.quantockharriers.co.ukRUN THE RIVER 5Tottenham Marshes, Watermead Way, London. 10.30am.edmontonrc.co.uk/rtr5SOAPBOX SPECTACULAR 5Richards Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire. Noon.croftambreyrunningclub.co.ukSTOUHEAD CREAM TEA SUNDAY 5kmStourhead Estate, Mere, Somerset. 11am.ecofi tness.co.ukTYTHING BARN BARE IF YOU DARE 5kmWest Williamston, Pembrokeshire. 11am.tb5k.moonfruit.comUCKFIELD LIONS 10kmHempstead Playing Fields, Uckfi eld, East Sussex. 10.30am.funrun@uckfi eld-lions.org.ukUDDER 10km/MARATHONCassiobury Park, Watford, Hertfordshire. 9am.udder-marathon.infoWATERGATEWatergate Park, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. 10am.lowfellrunningclub.co.ukWENLOCK OLYMPIAN HALF-MARATHON/MARATHONCraven Arms, Shropshire.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk/olympian-gamesWYRE FOREST HALF-MARATHON

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ROADThursday June 21BIGGART BAILLIE 10kmRouken Glen Park, Giff nock. 6pm.gi� nocknorth.co.ukHARROGATE DISTRICT SUMMER RACE LEAGUEWest Yorkshire. 7.45pm.harrogate-league.org.ukPEASMARSH MID-SUMMER 5Royal Oak, Rye Foreign, Peasmarsh, Kent. 6.30pm.nice-work.org.ukPORTOBELLO 4Portobello Promenade, Edinburgh.new.portobellorunners.co.ukWHITE HORSE 5km SERIESWhite Horse, Sandhurst, Gloucestershire. 7.45pm.severnathletic.org.uk

Friday June 22BEVERIDGE PARK 5km SERIESBeveridge Park, Kirkcaldy. 7.30pm.fi feac.co.ukBLAKEDOWN BOLT 10kmSports Field, Blakedown, Worcestershire. 7.15pm.churchillvillage.co.ukBRIAN GOODWIN MEMORIAL 10kmCartha Queens Park RFC, Pollok Park, Glasgow.bellahoustonharriers.comGORDON WHELBOURN RUNNING WEEK - 10kmFlowserve Social Club, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire. 7.30pm.newarkathletics.co.ukLONG BENNINGTON SUMMER SOLSTICE 10kmMain Street, Long Bennington, Nottinghamshire. 7.15pm.granthamrunningclub.co.uk/solstice.php

Saturday June 23DARRINGTON 5Village Field, Darrington, West Yorkshire. Noon.darrington.orgDOM’S DASH 5Parish Hall, St Dominick, Cornwall.theplymouthmusketeersrunningclub.webs.comGLOOSTON 10kmMain Street, Glooston, Market Harborough, Leicestershire. 6pm.roadhoggs.org.ukHALEWOOD 5kmHalewood Park Visitor Centre, Halewood, Merseyside. 1pm.bugruns.org.ukLYMM 5kmLymm, Cheshire. 4.30pm.spectrumstriders.org.ukST MARY’S 5kmSt Mary’s School, Church Road, Yate, Avon. 11am.stmarysrun.co.uk

Sunday June 24ABERDARE 5Aberdare Park, Aberdare.ACORN MALVERN HALF-MARATHONMalvern Showground, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire.

acorns.org.uk/malvernhalfARDEN 9Shadowbrook Lane, Hampton-in Arden, West Midlands. 10.30am.arden9.org.ukBOREHAMWOOD 10kmHertswood Centre, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. 11.15am.EDDIE FAURE MEMORIAL 10kmRhuddlan.prestatynrunningclub.comFARNBOROUGH FLIER 12km – CANCELLEDFarnborough.FULLERS PURBROOK LADIES’ 5Purbrook Heath Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire. 10am.pjc.org.ukHAMPSTEAD 10kmHampstead, London.londonheathside.org.ukHANWORTH HALF-MARATHONHanworth Common, Hanworth, Norfolk. 10.30am.nnbr.co.ukHEATHFIELD MIDSUMMER 10kmHeathfi eld & Waldron RFC, Cross in Hand, Sussex. 10am.heathfi eldroadrunners.comHUMBER BRIDGE HALF-MARATHONHumber Bridge car park, Hessle, East Yorkshire. 9am.humber-half.org.ukLANCASTER CASTLE MARATHONLancaster. 10am.ukroadraces.infoLORDSHILL 10kmLordshill Outdoor Recreation Centre, Southampton, Hampshire. 10.30am.lordshillroadrunners.org.ukPENN 7Tylers Green Common, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 11am.bucksinfo.net/pennseven/2012-eventPENNY LANE STRIDERS 10kmRiversdale Police Club, Liverpool, Merseyside. 10.30am.pennylanestriders.co.ukPLATT FIELDS 10kmPlatt Fields, Manchester. 11am.manchesterharriers.co.ukRANELAGH HARRIERS RICHMOND 10km (Inc SURREY CHAMPS)Riverside Drive, Ham, Surrey. 9am.ranelagh-harriers.comSHETLAND SIMMER DIM [email protected] 6Snitterfi eld, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire. 10am.SOTOS 10kmSea Cadets HQ, Fleetwood, Lancashire. 11am.weshamroadrunners.comSTONE ST MICHAEL’S 10kmStone, Staff ordshire. 10am.stone10k.co.ukTHAME CPM 10kmThame Leisure Centre, Thame, Oxfordshire. 9.30am.thamerunners.co.ukTORBAY HALF-MARATHONEastern Esplanade, Torbay, Devon. 9am.torbayhalfmarathon.co.ukWE LOVE MANCHESTER 10kmSportcity, Manchester. 9.30am.sportstoursinternational.co.uk

Monday June 25JESMOND DENE 5km HANDICAP SERIESPeople’s Theatre, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear. 7.30pm.heatonharriers.org.ukSELF TRANSCENDENCE RELAY (3x1M)Battersea Park, London. 7pm.uk.srichinmoyraces.org/races/london

Tuesday June 26BISHOP WILTON 10kmBishop Wilton, North Yorkshire. 7.30pm.roadraceleague.org.ukBRIDGE INN (BRISTOL) 5km SERIESBridge Inn, Bridge Road, Shortwood, Bristol. 7.30pm.bristolandwestac.org.ukEHH SUMMER LEAGUE (10km)Blacksmiths Arms, Coniston, East Yorkshire. 7.15pm.easthullharriers.comEMGP WEEDON 10kmWeedon.mcs.open.ac.uk/mkac/The_EMGP.htmlHOLME PIERREPOINT GRAND PRIX 10kmHolme Pierrepont, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. 7.15pm.hprcrun.co.ukLBH BRIDGES RELAY 2.4Albert Embankment, London. [email protected] PARK MILE SERIESRavenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy. 7pm.fi feac.co.ukWEEDON 10kmVillage Hall, Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire. 7.45pm.humanenergy.co.ukWORTHINGTON 5Worthington, Leicestershire. 7.30pm.

Wednesday June 27BACK IN A FLASH 5km SERIESCoate Water Country Park, Coate, Wiltshire. 7.30pm.grassrootsevents.co.ukBEXHILL SEAFRONT 5km SERIESDe La Warr Parade, Bexhill-on-Sea,

East Sussex. 7pm.bexhillrunners.co.ukLINCOLN WELLINGTON 5km SERIESYarborough Leisure Centre, Lincoln.lwac.org.ukNAILSEA FESTIVAL 10kmNailsea & Backwell RFC, Nailsea, Somerset. 7.30pm.nailsearunningclub.org.ukNEW MARSKE SUMMER COAST ROAD 5kmRedcar RFC, Green Lane, Redcar, Teeside. 7pm.new-marske-harriers.co.ukPORTSMOUTH PROMENADE 5km SERIESHilsea Lido, Portsmouth, Hampshire. 7.15pm.athleticevents.co.ukSELF TRANSCENDENCE MILEThe Meadows, Edinburgh. 7pm.srichinmoyraces.orgSVHC OPEN MASTERS 5kmPlaydrome, Clydedrome, Glasgow. 7.30pm.scottishmastersathletics.webnode.com

Thursday June 28GREAT CHALFIELD 10kmScout HQ, Broughton Giff ord, Wiltshire. 7.30pm.stampedesports.co.ukHARROGATE DISTRICT SUMMER RACE LEAGUEWest Yorkshire. 7.45pm.harrogate-league.org.ukHARWICH 5km SERIESSea Scout Hall, Harwich, Essex. 8pm.harwichrunners.co.ukLEICESTER CITY 5km SERIESVictoria Park, London Road, Leicester. 7.30pm.nice-work.org.uk

Friday June 29ATKINS 3km ON THE GREEN SERIESMcLellans Arch, Glasgow Green, Glasgow. [email protected] SERPENTINE LAST FRIDAY 5kmBlack Lion Gate, Kensington Gardens,

London, W2 4RH. 12.30pm.serpentine.org.ukBURNLEY LIONS 10kmColne CC, Colne, Lancashire.CLACTON SUMMER 5km SERIESMarine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. 7pm.nice-work.org.ukFELINFACH 6Felinfach School, Felinfach, Ceredigion. 7.30pm.sarnhelen.org.ukJOHN O’CALLAGHAN MEMORIAL 5 (Inc BEDFORDSHIRE CHAMPS)Vauxhall Recreation Club, Luton, Bedfordshire. 7.30pm.lutonac.co.ukRAMSEY PARK HANDICAP 3.8Mooragh Park, Ramsey, Isle of Man. 7pm.iomnac.co.uk/events/parkruns

Saturday June 30BODYFIT EAGLESFIELD PADDLE 5kmEaglesfi eld Paddle School, Cockermouth, Cumbria. 10.30am.bodyfi tpersonaltraining.co.ukCROWLAND SHOW 12kmSnowden Fields, Crowland, Lincolnshire. 10.30am.nvh.org.ukGREAT DRAG 10.2kmHighbury Fields, London. Noon.prostateaction.org.uk/greatdragraceGROCERY 4White Horse, Sandhurst, Gloucestershire. 3pm.severnathletic.org.ukHALEWOOD 5kmHalewood Park Visitor Centre, Halewood, Merseyside. 1pm.bugruns.org.ukISLE OF BARRA HALF-MARATHONCastlebay Community School, Isle of Barra.barrathon.org.ukKINGHAM 10kmThe Green, Kingham, Oxfordshire. 10am.kinghamrun.co.uk/index.phpLANCASTER 5km SERIESSalt Ayre Leisure Centre, Lancaster. 6.30pm.




MANY of Britain’s top athletes will be using these championships to hone their preparations for the Paralympics in August and September.

The team, which includes 31-year-old three-time Paralympic champion Stephen Miller and 38-year-old sprinter Sophia Warner, will be a mix of youth and experience.

At the other end of the scale, 15-year-old Olivia Breen will compete in the T38 (cerebral palsy) sprints. She is the only addition to the team originally announced in April.

Among the gold medallists on the team from last year’s IPC World Championships are T12 100m winner Libby Clegg, fresh from a PB of 12.41 last weekend, T37 400m winner Bethany Woodward and T42 200m winner Richard Whitehead.

The British team were the leading European nation at those championships in Christchurch.

UKA has not included wheelchair athletes on the team as the best of them will instead compete at the US National

Paralympic Championships in Indianapolis on June 29-July 1.GB&NI team: Hollie Arnold: F46 javelin; Graeme Ballard: T36 100m/200m; Paul Blake: T36 400m/800m; Sally Brown: T46 100m/200m; Olivia Breen T38 100m/200m; Libby Clegg: T12 100m/200m; Derek Derenalagi: F57 discus; Kyron Duke: F40 javelin/shot; Thomas Green: F32 club throw; Katrina Hart: T37 100m/200m; Tracey Hinton: T11 100m/200m/400m; Bev Jones: F37 discus/ shot; Jenny McLoughlin: T37 100m/200m/400m; Stephen Miller: F32 club; Scott Moorhouse: F42 javelin; Ben Rushgrove: T36 100m/200m; Sophia Warner: T35 100m/200m; Richard Whitehead: T42 100m/200m; Claire Williams: F12 discus; Bethany Woodward: T37 200m/400m

IPC European Championships, Stadskanaal, Netherlands, June 24-28

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shoestringresults.comSTRATFORD SUMMER 6Mary Arden’s House, Wilmcote, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. 7.30pm.stratfordac.co.uk

Sunday July 1ALEXANDRA PARK WOMEN’S 5km SERIESAlexandra Park, Moss Side, Manchester. 10am.openathletics.orgBODDINGTON MARATHON/ 50km (Inc ENGLAND ULTRA CHAMPS)Boddington Manor, Boddington, Gloucestershire. 11.15am.beyondthelimitations.co.ukBODDINGTON QUARTER-MARATHON Boddington Manor, Boddington, Gloucestershire. 10am.beyondthelimitations.co.ukBRINSWORTH 10kmBrinsworth Gala, Brinsworth Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire. 10am.brinsworth 10k.co.ukBURN VALLEY RUN HALF-MARATHONMarket Place, Masham, North Yorkshire. 1pm.burnvalleyrun.comDANIEL DE-GALE 10km MARROWTHONRegents Park, London. 9am.aclt.org/index.php/fundraising/showitem/182DIDCOT 5Willowbrook Leisure Centre, Didcot, Oxfordshire. 9.30am.FERNWOOD 5kmVillage Hall, Fernwood, Nottinghamshire. 10.30am.fernwoodrunningclub.org.ukFULLERS LONDON PRIDE 10kmGriffi n Brewery, Chiswick, London. 11am.londonpriderun2012.orgHORNTON 6Hornton, Oxfordshire.cherwellrunners.co.ukHUMPTY DUMPTY 10kmVillage Hall, Reedham, Norfolk. 10.30am.gydac.org.ukKEEP ON TICKING 5kmMidland Hotel, Morecambe, Lancashire. 11am.lancasterathletics.co.ukNEWMARKET 10kmEllesmere Centre, Stetchworth, Suff olk. 10am.newmarketjoggers.co.ukPETHY RUN 5kmNorth Petherton Community Primary School, North Petherton, Somerset. 11am.PORTLAND 10Portlans YC, Weston Road, Portland, Dorset.rmpac.co.ukREGENT’S PARK SUMMER 10km SERIESThe Hub, Regent’s Park, London. 9.30am.regentsparkraces.orgSHENSTONE 10kmShenstone, West Midlands. 11am.shenstonefunrun.co.ukSPIRE BUSHEY HOSPITAL QUARTER-MARATHONKing George Recreation Ground, Bushey, Hertfordshire. 11am.

busheyquartermara.ik.comSTONEHAVEN HALF-MARATHONMineralwell Park, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.stonehavenhalfmarathon.co.ukTADLEY RUNNERS SUMMER 10kmHurst Community College, Tadley, Hampshire. 11am.tadleyrunners.hampshire.org.ukTHURLBY 10kmLawrance Park, Crown Lane, Bourne, Lincolnshire. 11am.thurlbyrun.btck.co.uk/homeWITHERNSEA 5Withernsea, East Yorkshire. 10.45am.withernseaharriers.org

Monday July 2SELF TRANSCENDENCE 5kmBattersea Park, London. 7pm.uk.srichinmoyraces.org/races/london

Tuesday July 3CRYSTAL PALACE CANTER 5kmTop car park, NSC, Crystal Palace, London, SE19. [email protected] MILTON KEYNES 10kmMilton Keynes.mcs.open.ac.uk/mkac/The_EMGP.htmlROCHDALE 10kmSpringfi eld Park, Rochdale, Lancashire. 7.15pm.rochdaleharriers.co.ukVETERANS AC 5Battersea Park, London. 7pm.vetsac.org.ukWAVERTREE MYSTERY 5km SERIESWavertree Stadium, Liverpool, Merseyside.liverpoolharriers.co.uk

Wednesday July 4BRIG BASH 5The Institute, Bridge of Earn, Perthshire. 7.30pm.perthroadrunners.co.ukBROOME SUMMER 10km SERIESVillage Hall, Broome, Suff olk. 7.30pm.bungayblackdogrunningclub.co.ukCROXBY 8.88Croxby Crossroads, Lincolnshire. 7pm.woldsvets.co.ukCWMCARN SCENIC 7Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Cwmcarn, Gwent. 7mp.islwynrunningclub.org.ukHALIFAX HARRIERS HELEN WINDSOR 10kmGreetland Sports Club, Rochdale Road, Greetland, West Yorkshire. 7.30pm.halifaxharriers.co.ukNONSUCH RELAY (4x1.87M)Mansion House Gardens, Nonsuch Park, Epsom, Surrey.runningwithdavid.comOFFERTON 10kmWoodbank Park, Off erton, Cheshire. 7.30pm.stockportharriers.comPETERBOROUGH GRAND PRIX 5kmFerry Meadows, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. 7.30pm.peterboroughgpseries.comPITSTOP 10kmCroft Circuit, Dalton on Tees, Co Durham. 7.30pm.darlingtonharriers.co.ukREIGATE PRIORY SUMMER 10kmReigate Priory Park, Reigate, Surrey.

7.30pm.summer10k.comSELF TRANSCENDENCE 5kmThe Meadows, Edinburgh. 7pm.srichinmoyraces.orgSPENCERS ARMS DASH 3.7 SERIESSpencers Arms, Barugh Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. 7pm.barnsleyac.co.uk/spencers.pdfTYNEDALE 10kmOvingham Middle School, Ovingham, Northumberland. 7.30pm.tynedaleharriers.comYATELEY 10km SERIESYateley School, Yateley, Hampshire. 7.30pm.yateley10kseries.info

Thursday July 5ASSEMBLY LEAGUE 5kmBattersea Park. 7.30pm.KEDINGTON 5kmKedington Community Centre, Kedington, Suff olk. 7.30pm.haverhillrunningclub.org.ukKIDLINGTON AC MOTA-VATION 4 SERIESRecreation Ground, Combe, Oxfordshire. 7.30pm.kidlingtonrunning.org.ukLLANELLI 5km SERIESLlanelli Leisure Centre, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. 7pm.humanbeingactive.org/5kLLOYDS TSB FITNESS 4Pilot Inn, Hardwicke, Gloucestershire. 7.30pm.severnac.co.ukSALE SIZZLER 5kmWythenshawe Park, Manchester. 7.30pm.saleharriersmanchester.com

Friday July 6ASHFORD SUMMER SERIES 5kmVictoria Park, Ashford, Kent. 7pm.nice-work.org.ukDAVE PHILLIPS MEMORIAL 5 SERIESSt John’s FC, St John’s, Isle of Man. 7pm.westernac.orgERME VALLEY RELAYSIvybridge RFC, Ivybridge, Devon. 7pm.ermevalleyharriers.co.ukGREAT BENTLEY FRIDAY 5Great Bentley, Essex. 7.30pm.NEWTOWN BBQ 5kmLatham Park, Newtown, Powys. 7.30pm.maldwynharriers.org.ukSELF TRANSCENDENCE 4Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff . 7.15pm.srichinmoyraces.orgWALKINGTON 10kmPlaying Fields, Walkington, East Riding of Yorkshire.beverleyac.comWHARFEDALE TTT 4kmKettlewell, North Yorkshire. 8pm.bingleyharriers.org.uk

Saturday July 7BATH AND WEST 10kmColerne Airfi eld, Colerne, Wiltshire. 10.03am.nakedstrength.co.ukCARDIFF POPPY RUN 5kmBute Park, Cardiff . 9.30am.britishlegion.org.ukCATFORTH CANTER 5kmVillage Hall, Catforth, Lancashire.

6.30pm.ukroadraces.infoCHESTERFIELD NO WALK IN THE PARK 5kmQueens Park, Chesterfi eld, Derbyshire. 9.30am.northderbyshirerc.jimdo.comFORRES HIGHLAND GAMES 10kmGrant Park, Forres, Moray. 2.40pm.forreshighlandgames.fsnet.co.ukHALEWOOD 5kmHalewood Park Visitor Centre, Halewood, Merseyside. 1pm.bugruns.org.ukISLE OF HARRIS HALF-MARATHONTarbert, Isle of Harris. 1pm.srac.org.uk/heb3.htmMOFFAT GALA RUNTown Hall, Moff at, Dumfriesshire. 7.15pm.mo� [email protected] LORD MAYOR’S 5kmTombland, Norwich, Norfolk. 4.45pm.conac.org.ukSELF TRANSCENDENCE 10kmBattersea Park, London. 8am.uk.srichinmoyraces.org/races/londonTIMBERHONGER 10kmSanders Park, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. 6pm.timberhonger10k.co.uk

Sunday July 8ASICS BRITISH 10kmHyde Park Corner, London.thebritish10klondon.co.ukBATH AND WEST LADIES ONLY 5km – CANCELLEDColerne Airfi eld, Colerne, Wiltshire.CAPEL 5Capel St Mary, Suff olk. 10.30am.capelcheetahs.co.ukCATFORTH 10kmVillage Hall, Catforth, Lancashire. 10am.fyldecoastrunning.comCHEADLE 4Tean Road, Cheadle, Staff ordshire. 10.30am.cheadlerunningclub.comCRIEFF 10kmMorrisons Academy Playing Fields, Crieff , Perthshire. 11am.strathearnharriers.org.ukCROYDON ULTRA 30Sandilands Club, Croydon, Surrey. 9am.personaltrainercroydon.co.ukDEBDALE PARK GRAND PRIX 7kmDebdale Park, Manchester. 11am.bellevueracers.co.ukFELSTED 10kmWatch House Green, Felsted, Essex. 11am.grangefarmdunmowrunners.co.ukGIRVAN HALF-MARATHONHamilton Park, Girvan, Ayrshire. Noon.girvanathleticclub.co.ukGRIMSBY SEA WALL 5Novartis Social Club, Moody Lane, Grimsby, NE Lincolnshire. 11am.woldsvets.co.ukHITCHIN HARD HALF-MARATHONHitchin Priory, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. 9.30am.h3m.co.ukJANE TOMLINSON’S LEEDS 10kmLeeds, West Yorkshire. 9am.forallevents.co.ukKILBURN 7

Kilburn, North Yorkshire. 2pm.MOUNT EPHRAIM CHALLENGE 10kmMount Ephraim Gardens, Boughton, Kent. 11am.mountephraim10k.orgNOTFAST OPEN 10kmNewark RFC, Newark, Nottinghamshire. 10.30am.notfastrunningclub.co.ukSOUTH LAKES HALF-MARATHONCommunity Centre, Quarry Road, Allithwaite, Cumbria. 11am.allithwaiterunningclub.org.ukSPILSBY SHOW 6Spilsby, Lincolnshire. 11am.spilsbyshow.co.ukST ANNES CARNIVAL 5kmLord Derby Pub, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. 11am.lythamrunners.org.ukTOWNELEY PARK 5kmTowneley Park, Burnley, Lancashire. 10.30am.pendleandburnleygrandprix.co.ukWELLINGTON 10km/10MWellington RFC, Wellington, Somerset. 10.30am.thewellingtonten.co.ukWINTERTON SHOW 10Winterton showground, Winterton, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. 10am.wintertonshow.net

Monday July 9FRAMPTON 10kmFrampton, Gloucestershire. 7.30pm.SELF TRANSCENDENCE 2Battersea Park, London. 7pm.uk.srichinmoyraces.org/races/london

Tuesday July 10BRIDGES OF THE TYNE 5Quayside, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear. 7.15pm.tynebridgeharriers.comCHARNDON 5kmVillage Hall, Charndon, Oxfordshire. 7.30pm.EHH SUMMER LEAGUE (8)Village Hall, Skirlaugh, East Yorkshire. 7.15pm.easthullharriers.comRAVENSCRAIG PARK MILE SERIESRavenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy. 7pm.fi feac.co.ukSELF-TRANSCENDENCE 2Eastville Park, Bristol. 7.15pm.uk.srichinmoyraces.org/races/bristolWISTOW 10kmWistow, North Yorkshire. 7.30pm.selbystriders.org.uk

Wednesday July 11BROOKS SUMMER TURKEY TROT 4Tricky’s, Redruth, Cornwall. 7.30pm.cornwallac.org.ukDONCASTER TOWN CENTRE 5kmMansion House, High Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. 7.30pm.doncasterathleticclub.comDROITWICH 10kmDroitwich High School, Droitwich, Worcestershire. 7.30pm.droitwichac.co.ukENDMOOR 10kmVillage Hall, Endmoor, Cumbria. 7.30pm.kendalac.co.ukHAIGH HALL 4Wigan RFC, Wigan, Lancashire. 7.30pm.





wiganphoenix.org.ukNEWBURGH RACENewburgh, Fife. 7.30pm.fi feac.co.ukNOTTINGHAMSHIRE SUMMER LEAGUEWorksop, Nottinghamshire. 7.15pm.nottsaaa.org/summerleague.htmlRAF RELAYS (Inc RAF INTER-STATION CHAMPIONSHIPS)RAF Wittering.raf.mod.uk/rafathleticsROSE INN 4 SERIESRose Inn, Redwick, Gwent. 7.30pm.chepstowharriers.org.uk/roseinn.htmSELF TRANSCENDENCE 2The Meadows, Edinburgh. 7pm.srichinmoyraces.orgYEOVILTON SUMMER 5km SERIESNuffi eld Bar, RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovilton, Somerset. 7.15pm.yeoviltownrrc.com

Thursday July 12CALDERVALE SUPPER RUN 4Village Hall, Caldervale, Lancashire. 7.30pm.wwwshoestringresults.comHARDWICK HALL 6Pilsley Primary School, Pilsley, Derbyshire. 7.30pm.hardwickrun.co.ukHARROGATE DISTRICT SUMMER RACE LEAGUERipon, North Yorkshire. 7.45pm.harrogate-league.org.ukJCB AC LAKESIDE 5JCB Lakeside club, Rocester, Staff ordshire. 7pm.jcb.comSTANDARD CHARTERED GREAT CITYLondon. 7.15pm.SUNDAYSHILL 10kmThornbury RFC, Thornbury, Avon. 7.30pm.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

Friday July 13JUBILEE 10kmShipley Park, Heanor, Derbyshire. 7.15pm.heanorrunningclub.comWHISSENDINE 6Whissendine, Rutland. 7.30pm.

Saturday July 14BUXTON CARNIVAL 5Buxton, Derbyshire.buxtonac.org.ukELMORE 7High Road, Chipstead, Surrey. 2pm.southlondonharriers.orgHALEWOOD 5kmHalewood Park Visitor Centre, Halewood, Merseyside. 1pm.bugruns.org.ukHORNTON 6Hornton, Oxfordshire. 7pm.cherwellrunners.co.ukPARC BRYN BACH 10kmParc Bryn Bach, Tredegar, Gwent. 10am.hospiceofthevalleys.comPILOT INN 10Pilot Inn, Hardwicke, Gloucestershire. 7.45pm.severnathletic.org.ukSWANAGE HALF-MARATHONSeafront, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset. 9.30am.swanagecarnival.com

TRACKThursday June 21BIGGLESWADE JUMPS FESTSandy. 6.30pm.biggleswadeac.org.ukNORTHERN VETERANS LEAGUERotherham. 7pm. nvac.co.ukSCOTTISH SCHOOLS’ U15 INTER AREA MATCHGrangemouth. ssaa.co.ukSHROPSHIRE YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUEShrewsbury.oswestryolympians.co.ukSOUTH YORKSHIRE SENIOR LEAGUEDoncaster. sycaa.co.uk

Friday June 22AVIVA OLYMPIC TRIALS & UK CHAMPIONSHIPSBirmingham. Until Sunday June 24.uka.org.ukRICHARD BELTON 5kmNottingham. 6pm.nottsac.co.ukTIM WEALTHALL MILESNottingham. 6pm.nottsac.co.uk

Saturday June 23ANGLIAN SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPSPeterborough.cambsathletics.org.ukDACORUM & TRING OPEN PENTATHLONHemel Hempstead.dacorumandtringac.org.ukDASH AC YOUNG ATHLETES QUADRATHLONSportcity.dash.clubnet.org.uk/quadrathlon-mini-siteHERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPSHemel Hempstead.hertscaaa.org.ukINGRAMS LEAGUEYork. 11.15am.athleticsyork.org.ukJOHN HOWELL MEMORIAL MEETING (Inc BRITISH THROWERS DECATHLON)Derby.mmtg.org.ukMID LANCASHIRE LEAGUEHyndburn. Noon.midlancs.org.ukNE VETERANS V SCOTTISH VETERANS MATCHTBC.scottishmastersathletics.webnode.comNORTH EAST VERERANS’ CHAMPIONSHIPSJarrow. 11am.communigate.co.uk/ne/veteransathleticsnortheastSCOTTISH 3,000m CHAMPIONSHIPSPitreavie.scottishathletics.org.ukSCOTTISH COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPSPitreavie. Until Sunday June 24.scottishathletics.org.ukSOUTH EAST INTER COUNTY SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPSKingston.surreyathletics.org.uk

SOUTHERN ATHLETICS LEAGUE DIVISION 2 NEWoodford.southernathletics.org.ukSOUTH WEST SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPSExeter.WELSH U15 LEAGUE EAST DIVISIONNewport.welshathletics.org

Sunday June 24DEVON OPENTavistock.tavistockathletics.com/devonleague/indexdevonleague.htmEBBISHAM BOYS’ LEAGUEWalton.INTERTRUST JUNIOR GRAND PRIXSt Peter Port.guernseyathletics.org.ggNATIONAL JUNIOR ATHLETIC LEAGUEAvon: Aberdare. Brent: Harrow. Central: Dudley. Humber: Doncaster. Itchen: Bournemouth. Medway: Sutton Valence. Mersey: Blackburn. Midland Premier: Yate. Northern Premier: Gateshead. Pennine: Spenborough. Southern Premier: Enfi eld. Thames: Sandy. Trent: Derby.nationaljuniorathleticleague.co.ukSCOTTISH 10,000m CHAMPIONSHIPSPitreavie.scottishathletics.org.ukSCOTTISH 3x800m/4x400m RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPSPitreavie.scottishathletics.org.ukSCOTTISH ATHLETICS MASTERS’ CHAMPIONSHIPSPitreavie. 10am.scottishathletics.org.ukWELSH U15 LEAGUESwansea. West: Swansea.welshathletics.orgWESSEX YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUEWinchester, Woking.wessexleaguetandf.co.uk

Monday June 25SOUTHERN COUNTIES VETERANS LEAGUEMid London: Hillingdon. South London: Kingston.scvac.org.uk

Tuesday June 26BMC GOLD STANDARD RACESStretford. 8pm.britishmilersclub.com BMC REGIONAL RACESExeter. 8pm.britishmilersclub.comEXETER OPENExeter.exeterharriers.co.ukTRAFFORD GRAND PRIX (DISTANCE & THROWS ONLY)Stretford. 6pm.tra� ordac.co.uk

Wednesday June 27DUNREN GRADED OPENLinwood. [email protected] HARRIERS LEAGUEDouglas. 6.15pm.manxathletics.com/manxharriers

MIDLAND VETERANS LEAGUEEast: Nuneaton. North: Burton. South: Brierley Hill.mvtfl .wordpress.comNEWHAM & ESSEX BEAGLES OUTDOOR OPEN SERIESNewham.justiming-live.co.uk/newham2012.htmlOLDHAM & ROYTON HARRIERS OPEN MEDAL MEETINGOldham.oldhamroytonharriers.co.uk/fi xtures-resultsRAMSEY BAKERY SUMMER LEAGUE (U13 AND OVER)Ramsey. 6.30pm.iomnac.co.ukSOUTHERN COUNTIES VETERANS LEAGUE SUSSEX DIVISIONLewes.scvac.org.ukTEAMBATH OPENBath.thepowerof10.info/resultsfi les/2012/0_29218_17052012153321_June OM prog 2012.docWATFORD GRADED OPENWatford. 7pm.watfordharriers.org.ukWELSH MASTERS’ LEAGUEBrecon.welshmastersathletics.comWIRRAL AC MILEBebington. 7.45pm.wirralac.co.uk

Thursday June 28BIGGLESWADE GRADED 3km SERIESSandy. 7.15pm.biggleswadeac.org.ukINTERTRUST SENIOR GRAND PRIXSt Peter Port.guernseyathletics.org.ggMENDIP AC OPENStreet.sites.google.com/site/mendipathleticclub

Friday June 29BMC REGIONAL RACESGlasgow. 7pm.britishmilersclub.com INTERTRUST JUNIOR QUADKIDSSt Peter Port.guernseyathletics.org.gg

Saturday June 30BMC PB CLASSICBirmingham University. 6pm.britishmilersclub.com/fi xtures/bmcfi xtures.aspxBRITISH ATHLETICS LEAGUEPremiership: Hendon. 1: Gateshead. 2: Glasgow. 3: Southampton. 4: Stoke Giff ord. bal.org.ukESAA SOUTH WEST SCHOOLS’ COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPSExeter. Until Sunday July 1.LILY B GIRL’S LEAGUECroydon, Croydon.NORTHERN U15/U17 INTER COUNTIESWigan.NORTH WEST SCHOOLS COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPSCrewe.creweandnantwichac.org.uk/

results/20-outdoor-tafSOUTHERN MEN’S LEAGUEBraintree. 1: Aldershot, Hastings, Tooting Bec (Match 1), Tooting Bec (Match 2). 2S: Hastings. 2W: Aldershot.southernmensleague.org.ukUK WOMEN’S LEAGUE1: Hendon. Premier: Eton.ukwal.co.ukWELSH COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPSNewport.welshathletics.org

Sunday July 1BMAF THROWS PENTATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPSBarnet Copthall.bmaf.org.ukEAST ANGLIAN LEAGUEBury St Edmonds, Colchester, King’s Lynn.INTERTRUST JUNIOR QUADKIDSSt Peter Port.guernseyathletics.org.ggKENT YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUEErith, Erith.kcaa.org.uk/kyal.htmNORTH OF ENGLAND LEAGUE1: Preston. 2E: Middlesbrough. 2EC: Derby. 2W: Ellesmere Port. 2WC: Traff ord. 3E: Whitley Bay. 3EC: Rotherham. 3W: Sportcity. 3WC: Carlisle. 4E: Hexham. 4EC: Grantham. 4W: Macclesfi eld. 4WC: Wigan.noeaa-athletics.org.ukPETROFAC GRAMPIAN ATHLETICS LEAGUEEast: Dundee. North: Inverness.grampianathleticsleague.synthasite.comSUSSEX COUNTY U13 CHAMPIONSHIPSBrighton.sussexathletics.org.ukUK WOMEN’S LEAGUE2: Stevenage. 3: Liverpool.ukwal.co.ukUP & RUNNING MIDLAND LEAGUE1: Stoke Giff ord. 2: Stoke. 3: Telford. 4: Newport. 5: Solihull. 6: Burton. 7: Nottingham.midlandathletics.org.ukWESSEX YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUEPoole, Swindon.wessexleaguetandf.co.uk

Monday July 2NORTH EAST VERERANS’ LEAGUEJarrow. 6.30pm.communigate.co.uk/ne/veteransathleticsnortheastSOUTHERN COUNTIES VETERANS LEAGUEKent: Ashford. Western: Abingdon.scvac.org.uk

Tuesday July 3SUSSEX SCHOOLS’ GAMESCrawley.sussexathletics.org.ukTRAFFORD GRAND PRIXStretford. 6.30pm.tra� ordac.co.uk

Wednesday July 4CHARNWOOD GRADED OPENLoughborough.charnwoodac.com





CHELTENHAM MIDSUMMER OPENCheltenham.athleticprowess.co.ukEASTERN YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUEBedford, Chelmsford, Lee Valley, Stevenage.eyal.org.ukGRANGEMOUTH GRADED OPENGrangemouth. 6.45pm.falkirk.gov.ukMANX HARRIERS LEAGUEDouglas. 6.15pm.manxathletics.com/manxharriersRAMSEY BAKERY SUMMER LEAGUE (U11 AND UNDER)Ramsey. 6.30pm.iomnac.co.ukROSENHEIM LEAGUEEast: Battersea. West: Eton.herculeswimbledonac.org.uk

Thursday July 5HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS NATIONAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPSLeeds (C).csaa.org.uk/results.html

Friday July 6AVIVA ENGLISH SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPSGateshead. Until Saturday July 7.esaa.netSOMERSET SCHOOL GAMESStreet. Until Sunday July 8.

Saturday July 7BMC NIKE GRAND PRIXStretford. 5.30pm.britishmilersclub.com DERBYSHIRE MINI LEAGUEDerby. 10.30am.dcaa.org.ukLEAPLoughborough.LONDON INTER-CLUB CHALLENGEWoodford Green. 11.45am.londonathletics.org/node/63McCAIN NORTHERN IRELAND YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUE FINALAntrim.ukyal.org.ukMMTG MIDLAND HIGHLAND GAMESDerby.mmtg.org.ukSEAA U20/SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPSCrystal Palace. Until Sunday July 8.seaa.org.ukWELSH SCHOOLS’ CHAMPIONSHIPSTBC.welshathletics.org

Sunday July 8ALDER VALLEY GIRLS’ LEAGUEGuildford.wseh.info/aldervalleygirlsAVON LEAGUEYate.avonleague.org.ukCHESHIRE LEAGUEAshton-Under-Lyne, Macclesfi eld, Traff ord.cheshireaa.comGATESHEAD MINOR ATHLETICS’ OPENGateshead. 9.30am.gateshead-harriers.co.uk

McCAIN BIRMINGHAM GAMESBirmingham.midlandathletics.org.ukMMTG MIDLAND HIGHLAND GAMESDerby.mmtg.org.ukNOTTS MINI LEAGUEBingham.nottsac.co.ukSOUTH WEST LEAGUE1: Exeter. 2: Braunton.swathletics.org.ukWESSEX YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUEAndover.wessexleaguetandf.co.uk

Monday July 9BLACKHEATH & BROMLEY OPENBromley. bandbhac.org.ukSOUTHERN COUNTIES VETERANS LEAGUEHants/Surrey: Aldershot. South London: Croydon.scvac.org.uk

Tuesday July 10BMC GOLD STANDARD RACESStretford. 8pm.TRAFFORD GRAND PRIX (DISTANCE & THROWS ONLY)Stretford. 6pm.tra� ordac.co.uk

Wednesday July 11BMC GOLD STANDARD RACESWatford. 7.30pm.britishmilersclub.com BMC REGIONAL RACESBirmingham University. 7.45pm.britishmilersclub.com BRAT CLUB OPENBirmingham University. 6.45pm.birminghamrowheath.co.ukBRISTOL & WEST OPENStoke Giff ord. 7pm.bristolandwestac.orgCHELTENHAM MIDSUMMER OPENCheltenham.athleticprowess.co.ukCIVIL SERVICE AA CHAMPIONSHIPSNuneaton.csaa.org.uk/champs.htmlEASTERN VETERANS LEAGUECentral: Milton Keynes. Essex: Chelmsford. Fenland: St Ives.evac.org.uk/t&f.htmlMANX HARRIERS LEAGUEDouglas. 6.15pm.manxathletics.com/manxharriersNORTH EAST ATHLETICS LEAGUEGateshead. 7pm.gateshead-harriers.co.ukNORTHERN VETERANS LEAGUECleckheaton. 7pm.nvac.co.ukVETERANS AC OPENWillesden.vetsac.org.ukWATFORD GRADED OPENWatford. 7pm.watfordharriers.org.ukWEST YORKSHIRE LEAGUECleckheaton. 6.45pm.wakefi eld-harriers.co.uk/wytfl /wytfl .htm

Thursday July 12ABERDEEN SPORTS VILLAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Aberdeen. 7pm.aberdeensportsvillage.comBIGGLESWADE GRADED 3km SERIESSandy. 7.15pm.biggleswadeac.org.ukBIGGLESWADE TRACK FESTSandy. 6.30pm.biggleswadeac.org.ukHERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY 10,000M CHAMPIONSHIPSSandy.hertscaaa.org.ukINTERTRUST SENIOR GRAND PRIXSt Peter Port.guernseyathletics.org.ggSHROPSHIRE YOUNG ATHLETES’ LEAGUEShrewsbury.oswestryolympians.co.uk

WALKSSaturday June 23MANX TELECOM PARISH WALK 85NSC, Douglas, Isle of Man. 8am.manxharriers.comSOUTHERN RWA 20km CHAMPIONSHIPSSutcliff e Park.

Saturday June 30BARNARD TROPHY 10kmMacclesfi eld. 1.30pm.

Saturday July 14BMAF 30km CHAMPIONSHIPSCoventry.bmaf.org.uk

OVERSEASSunday June 24WOODIE’S DIY AAI JUNIOR/U23 CHAMPIONSHIPSTullamore, Ireland.

Tuesday June 26US CHAMPIONSHIPSEugene, Oregon, USA. Until Sunday July 1. usatf.org

Wednesday June 27EUROPEAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPSHelsinki, fi nland. Until Sunday July 1.european-athletics.org

Saturday June 30IRISH MILERS’ CLUBDublin, Ireland.

Wednesday July 4DUBLIN GRADED MEETINGDublin, Ireland. 7pm.

Friday July 6SAMSUNG DIAMOND LEAGUEParis, France.

Saturday July 7MEETING DE MADRID 2012Madrid, Spain.WOODIE’S DIY AAI SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPSDublin, Ireland. Until Sunday July 8.

Tuesday July 10IAAF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPSBarcelona, Spain. Until Sunday July 15.

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PICKING up a javelin – albeit a plastic child’s version – in Nottingham last week, the Duchess of Cambridge gave further proof that the Royal Family enjoy a bit of athletics.

The Duchess was at the event with her husband, Prince William, and he also had a go at throwing the implement. It is not the fi rst time he has shown an interest in the No.1 Olympic sport either – in the past he has run the Sport Relief Mile for charity.

The event was part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee tour. After meeting Her Majesty off

the Royal Train, they later visited Vernon Park in Nottingham, where they took part in a

children’s sports day.It was there that the Duchess

– whose sporty past includes

being captain of her school hockey team – had a go at javelin throwing. Despite being immaculately dressed in a blue coat dress, chic navy cocktail hat and navy court shoes, she gave it her best eff ort and launched it into the air to cheers from the crowd.

The royal couple, plus Prince Harry, are also London 2012 ambassadors. “The Royal Family has always had a connection with the Olympic movement and this is just taking that one step further. All three are very excited about what 2012 will bring,” a royal spokesperson said.

Got an o� -beat story?IF YOU’VE got a tale to tell about something off -beat and athletics-related, we’d love to hear about it with a view to it appearing in Dip Finish, and it’s even better if you have a picture as well. Simply email [email protected]

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A light-hearted look at the crazy world of athletics

Kate Middleton makes a point

IN the May 24 issue of AW, we ran a story about a “chase the bride” race where Claire Martin was given a 20-minute head start in the Charlesworth Chase fell race

but was then caught by seven of the field before the finish.

We apologise to the photographer, though, Andy Holden, for not crediting his shot of the runaway bride.

LINING up for his fi rst 200m of the summer in Slovenia, Danny Talbot could have been forgiven for feeling that his London Olympic hopes were jinxed.

The 21-year-old Wiltshire athlete, who competes for Birchfi eld Harriers, had already been forced to delay his start to the season after hip and hamstring problems that flared up after the BUCS and then he arrived in Velenje to fi nd that he had been left off the start list for the 200m.

Then when he got to his blocks he was stunned when he was disqualifi ed for a false start, the fi rst time that has happened in his career.

“As he was hoping to run the UKA Olympic A standard time of 20.55, Danny thought he had blown it and would have to pin all his hopes on the trials a few days later,” said his coach

Dan Cossins.But no sooner than a

disconsolate Talbot had trudged back to the call room than he was recalled to the start after it was discovered that the electronic starting mechanism on his blocks was faulty.

“When they did the re-run of the 200m, Danny’s lane false-started again even

though he wasn’t there so they called him back as clearly the equipment was faulty,” added Cossins.

“Danny had to quickly put on his spikes again, run over to the start and then try again and the fact that he still managed to run 20.71 and be so close to the qualifying standard was a tremendous credit to him.

“It was a bit of a farce really but I am very pleased with him and he is defi nitely in the mix for the trials.”

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FURTHER to our story about sub-two 800m “centurion” Chris Lamb, more readers have contacted Dip Finish about their athletics eff orts.

Lamb broke the two-minute barrier for 800m for the 100th time at the England Athletics Championships this month, but Andy Prophett of Cheltenham Harriers can trump him.

Prophett has smashed two-minutes 171 times and what’s more did it every year for 18 consecutive years prior to injury halting his streak in 2009.

“Many of your younger readers were not alive when this sequence began in 1992,” says clubmate James Miller. “Athletes such as he are a true inspiration to all club level athletes and can inspire those just below the international level to achieve.”

Meanwhile, Terry Lonergan, from the Complete Runner and Fastrax Running, has counted 114 races where he has broken 40 minutes for 10km. “It’s a record of longevity I am quite sure others of my era can equal or better,” he says. “But nevertheless one I am quite proud of, amongst others.”

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