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Mark Symes came 4th in a time off 2min 02.25seconds in the World Master 800m Championships over 45. To qualify for the final Mark Symes won the semi final in 2min 0073seconds knocking 2 secs off his PB He also won his heat in 2.04. After Marks exploits over 800m he followed up by becoming … Read more
Mark Symes achieved a rare V45 800/1500 double double in the British Masters Champs on 25/6 Aug. He equalled his winning performances from 2017 in far more challenging conditions, high wind and rain, whilst giving away nearly 5 years on his opponents as he reaches 50 in Oct! Scott Smith-Bannister gained a fabulous silver in … Read more
Mark Symes and Simon Cooper were selected for the British V45 4x800m Relay team to help the V50 team break the World record! Mark ran 2nd leg taking his team into the lead and Simon ran the 4th leg bringing the team home victorious, breaking the British V45 record. In a close race, the V50 … Read more
Hi everyone, Apologies for my tardiness with the match report. Match results Kingston – 231 (4 league points) Newbury – 203 (3) AFD AC – 176 (2) Oxford – 148 (1) Bad day for Oxford who were relegated on match points. I.e. Points scored by athletes and officials. For anyone those not aware, we can … Read more
Amy Allcock took a bronze medal on the penultimate day of the European championships in Berlin, running the third leg for the British team in the 4×400 metres relay. The Aldershot Farnham & District athlete stayed in contention after the performances of Zoey Clark (Thames Valley Harriers) and Anyika Onuora (Liverpool Harriers), thus giving Eilidh … Read more
England Athletics U20 / U23 Championships 16-17 June 2018 Bedford 7 AFD athletes completed at the England U20/U23 Championships at Bedford. Nancy Scott came away with a silver medal in the 3000m in a time of 10:59.69. Other athletes performances below:- U20 3000m Luke Van Oudtshoorn (U17) 9:17.5 -7th 3000m Niamh Brown 10:08.52 13th U23 … Read more
English Schools Athletics Championships 13 – 14 July 2018 Birmingham Eight AFD athletes completed at the English Schools Championships in Birmingham. Competing for Surrey, Edward Henderson claimed a silver over 1500m in a time 4:18.88. Will Barnicoat also running for Surrey collected a bronze medal in the 3000m running 8:42.12. Maisie Grice running for Hampshire … Read more
British Championships inc European Trials 30 June – 1 July 2018 Birmingham On Saturday and Sunday, 30th June and 1st July 2018, the British Championships including the European Trials were held at Birmingham Alexander Stadium and AFD came away with 1 gold, 2 silvers , 2 bronzes and 2 club records. Steph Twell took her … Read more
The title of this email could become reality unless we get someone (or a team of people) to take on the role of Track and Field Championship Secretary. It is with some urgency that we need to get this position filled if you want the Championships to go ahead. Can any interested party please get … Read more
5-7 May 2018 – Bedford BUCS Championships were held at Bedford from Saturday 5th May to Monday 7th May 2018. AFD athletes were competing in various university colours. Three athletes picked up medals. Luke Dorrell took bronze in the 100m clocking 10.80secs. Ellis Cross also picked up a bronze in the 5000m in a seasons … Read more