Page 25 - BBHAC Winter 2017-18 Gazette

Athletics Report 25

Cross country championship courses provide authentic challenges for those who dare to run but much
encouragement too
the excitement of the race no Louth was a strong 27th, Amelie made a massive contribution to
one had seen the all important Willars 31st, Gabby Buddle the teams effort, helping secure
fourth Invicta lad cross the Smith 33rd, Katie Brash, 36th silver.
line, so a tense wait until the and Sian Smith 43rd.
official results were announced. Only two U17 girls racing meant
Blackheath U13 boys team had U17 boys age group is very com- no team prize contested but
won and comfortably by over 20 petitive and the BB boys will be a great run from Mille Smith
points. This just goes to show delighted with their team silver placing 7th and Charlotte Faries
what strength in depth means medals especially as we only had
and Blackheath boy’s U13 squad a squad of four running on the in 29th.The Kent County Cross
were more than worthy winners, day. With four to score in U17 Country Championships is a
a fantastic gold effort. race all our boys efforts were well run event with an excellent
rewarded with County silver results service. Our very own
Nine U13 girls toed the line medals. Matthew Francis led the Past President Dave Cordell was
for their 3k race and it was Lily BB charge placing a fantastic race referee and great to have
Meers first BB home in a fine 3rd and also picking up the indi- current President Nick Brooks
5th place, with Hanna Clark vidual bronze to add to his team
in a strong 9th and Amelia medal. Peter Guy ran in his in attendance, supporting all
Middleton just behind in a great normal determined fashion and our athletes, along with Past
10th, completing the three to placed an impressive 8th whilst President Mike Peel supporting
score team that would later Callum Myatt looked good and taking the great photos we
collect their team silver medals. finishing 12th and Theo Wood see on our website.
Cameron Kelly Gordon had a running in his first County
fine run in 16th place, Isabella Championship placed 32nd and Paul Austridge