PAC News 47, 27th November 2018
PAC Results from British Cross Challenge III
Round 3 of the British (Athletics) Cross Challenge was staged at Sefton Park, Liverpool, on November 24th. Five PAC athletes faced their challenge. When you see the size of the races and remember it is a BRITISH event, it will help you to appreciate the quality of their performances. Well done, guys!
For Melissa, already a Commonwealth Games bronze-medallist this year, her 4th place in the SW event – which doubled as a Trial for the GB team to the SPAR 25th European Cross-Country Championships due to be held in Tilburg, Netherlands, on December 9th – resulted in her selection for that team.
For William Rabjohns, who won the u13B race in Match 1 and finished 3rd in Match 2, he is a challenger to be the u13B Champion again, as he was in 2017-18.
| Age | Kms. | Name | Position | Finishers | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW | 8.1 | Melissa Courtney | 4 | 312 | 26-18 |
| Winner | 26-10 | ||||
| SM | 9.8 | Tom Austin | 48 | 623 | 29-59 |
| Winner | 28-00 | ||||
| U15G | 3 | Ashia Wilson | 27 | 132 | 11-28 |
| Isobel Rabjohns | 63 | 12-06 | |||
| Winner | 10-25 | ||||
| U13B | 3 | William Rabjohns | 2 | 126 | 9-56 |
| Winner | 9-53 |
Thanks for their management skills and support to Mark Pauley and the parents.
The fourth match in the five-match series will be held in Belfast on January 19th, 2019. The final races will be at Loughborough in March.
Dorset County Sportshall
Results are not yet available. As a taster I can state that we had at least six victories (champions!) and five other podium positions on Track.
Hants XC Match 3 at Popham Airfield on December 1st
Races for athletes aged 11 and older. You should have already contacted Mark Pauley if you are available.
Please don’t forget the Junior Presentation evening at the Wallisdown Liberal Club on December 1st
Please be there by 6.45 pm. Awards, Food, Guests, Disco, Celebration!