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addition there were wins also SAL Southampton and Elizabeth was second in
for Magda Cienciala in the B 20th June the B string 100 metres with
string 200 metres with 25.5, With only two specialist 13.3, and B string 200 metres
Jessica Keene, and Kelsey sprinters, no specialist high, in 27.8. Both Ladies teamed
Fuss in the A&B strings long or triple jumpers, one up with Christina, and Becky
3000m. thrower, and one hurdler this in the 4x100 metres relay.
was a day that was always Samantha Leighton won the
Anastasia Davies impressed going to be difficult for the B string 1500 metres, and
again winning the A 100H ladies. However those present ran a strong leg in the 4x400
with 15.2, and second in worked hard to cover most relay. Thanks to all Ladies
the B string Triple Jump. events and none more so than especially Grace Shepperd
Double wins were recorded Christina Moore who won the and Elizabeth Ibidunni for
by Jamiyla Robinson-Pascal A string pole vault with 3.30, making the journey, and
in the B string High, and and also scored points in the giving their best.
Long jumps and good points long, high, and triple jumps.
were also gained by our Christina also competed in Southampton 209, Bedford
promising young thrower the Discus, Javelin, and 4x100 & County 178, Colchester
Carys Marsden winning the metres. Jackie Montgomery Harriers 176.5, Blackheath &
B string Hammer with 39.56, was second in the Vault B, Bromley 146.5.
and B string Discus with and scored points in the long
32.60. A special mention jump, high jump, and shot, SAL West London
should be made for Sonia competing in all these events 4th July
who competed in the Vault, despite having a wrist injury. Unfortunately circumstances
Javelin, B400, 100H, and the such as various fixture clashes
4x400. To give her relief for Carol Pennington proved and late withdrawals meant
these achievements we had again what an excellent that we had our smallest
to stop at the first pub to competitor she is with a team of the season on a hot
replenish her fluid levels. second place in the 3000 sunny day in West London.
metres timing 10.38, and However, and not to dwell
The performance of the third place in the 1500 metres on the negatives, there were
day went to Divine Oladipo with 5.09. Becky McLinden many strong performances
winning the Discus, and was secondd in the 400 from the Ladies who battled
setting a PB of 45.63 metres Hurdles with 65.7, and through the London traffic as
which took her to the also competed in the 100H, I did to witness double wins
top of the rankings and and 4x400. again for Grace Sheppard in
gained her selection for the 100m with 12.7 and 26.00
the Commonwealth Youth Grace Sheppard, and in the 200m. This was backed
Games in Samoa. It also won Elizabeth Ibidunni’s efforts up by Lizzy Ibidunni with a
her the Sweat Shop Field in making the journey to third place in the B string 100
Athlete of the season award. Southampton resulted in metres with 13.4 and second
Grace winning the 100 metres place in the 200metres with
Nene Valley 231, Chelmsford in 12.6, and finishing second 27.8.
195, Blackheath & Bromley in the 200 metres with 26.6
158, City Of Portsmouth 136.
