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West Midlands Young Athletes Cross Country League
Perry Barr, Birmingham
Sunday 1st March 2009
Above: Sean Bowden crosses the finish line in the Under 17 Men’s race watched by marshal David Ball.
Above: Chris Warren chased by Birchfield and Tamworth runners at the end of the first lap in the Under 15 Boy’s race.
This final league fixture was hosted by Birchfield Harriers at Perry Barr. The course was generally dry and flattish except for the uphill slope near the finish. What a contract from the mud and water of Nuneaton! Based on total points from all five fixtures, B&R finished tenth out of twenty clubs. Particular mention goes to Chris Warren and Sean Bowden. Seventeenth place on the day was enough to see Chris finish sixth in the Under 15 Boys overall individual results. Sean finished fifth at Perry Barr to clinch overall 4 th place in the Under 17 Mens rankings, As one of the top four in the league, Sean has been invited to represent the West Midlands in the young athletes races held in conjunction with the London Marathon. Congratulations to all the B&R athletes on their efforts throughout the cross country season and good luck to Sean in London. Thanks to Calvin and Rita for managing the boys and girls team and to all the parents and coaches who turned up to support. Thanks to the volunteers from B&R who marshalled the finishing tunnel at the last race.
Above: Jim Morley poised for the off at the start of the Under 13 Boy’s race.
Above: David Cooper and Tipton’s Phil Wilson crashed through the finish at the end of the Under 17 Men’s race.
B&R performances (N.B. Where exact a time is not given for a runner in the official results, the two finishing times that bracket that runner are given).
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Age/Pos. |
Name |
Time |
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U11 Girls |
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21 |
Collette Payton |
6.59 – 7.04 |
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68 |
Clare Neylon |
7.45 – 7.49 |
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99 |
Victoria Sparkes |
8.28 – 8.36 |
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Final team pos. |
13 |
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U13 Girls |
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19 |
Kira Swannell |
9.27 – 9.35 |
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36 |
Orianna Ball |
10.54 |
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37 |
Nicola Moss |
10.54 – 10.57 |
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60 |
Katie Plummer |
11.09 – 11.17 |
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71 |
Zoe Scoltock |
11.23 – 11.29 |
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89 |
Linda Wright |
11.59 |
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92 |
Charlotte Tongue |
12.07 – 12.13 |
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Final team pos. |
10 |
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U15 Girls |
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23 |
Sally Hogan |
13.17 |
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44 |
Kelly Caswell |
14.41 |
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Final team pos. |
10 |
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U17 Women |
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30 |
Thomasina Ball |
13.58 |
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Final team pos. |
11 |
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Under 11 Boys |
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10 |
Liam Bowden |
6.18 |
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14 |
Tom Neylon |
6.24 – 6.33 |
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Final team pos. |
9 |
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U13 Boys |
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18 |
Jim Morley |
9.35 – 9.41 |
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42 |
Simeon Clarence |
10.20 |
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45 |
Adam Plummer |
10.25 |
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46 |
Lewis Anderson |
10.25 – 10.29 |
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Final team pos. |
10 |
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U15 Boys |
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17 |
Chris Warren |
10.45 |
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50 |
Louie Longhi |
12.55 |
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63 |
Jack Morley |
13.34 |
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Final team pos. |
6 |
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U17 Men |
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5 |
Sean Bowden |
16.37 |
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41 |
Sam Moran |
19.21 |
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43 |
David Cooper |
19.24 |
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Final team pos. |
8 |
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Click here for full results as pdf
There is one last cross country race to go - the final fixture in the Gloucester League is on March 28th at Newbold Comyn in Leamington. Runners can enter as individuals on the day (pay your own entry fee and collect your number yourself). See Fixtures for details.
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