On a much warmer and drier Sunday than our first match we competed in the first YDL at Bedford. This was a tough competition for the youngest members of our club as we were up against very strong U13 & U15 teams from Brighton, Cambridge Harriers, Crawley, Herne Hill and Woodford Green. To their credit the athletes battled very hard in every event they took part in.
The girls had 6 first time athletes, 31 personal bests and 5 season’s bests. Our only A string win came from Serena in the U13 800m in 2.27.89, nearly 5 seconds clear of second, not bad for a debutant race!
Under 15s Top 3 A string placings
- Holly 75m Hurdles - 3rd 12.28s, and long jump - 3rd 4.35m.
Under 13s Top 3 A string placings
- Mia 75m - 3rd 10.61s, 150m 3rd 20.88s, and 70mH 3rd 12.38s
- Lois high jump - 3rd 1.30m.
Under 15s Top 3 B string placings
- Ellie S 3rd 800m - 2.38.57
- Kiana 3rd 75mH - 13.93s
Under 13s Top 3 B string placings
- Etta 3rd 75m - 11.03s
- Molly 3rd Shot Put - 5.04m.
I am really pleased and proud with how the girls have performed so far this season.
Again, a big thank you to all the parents who helped officiate and made sure the athletes were at the track on time for their events.
Tina,
Girls’ Team Manager.
