South of England Combined Events, Lee Valley, 14/15 December 2019
Congratulations to Dan Roffey on his super silver medal in the heptathlon and Sienna Kidd on her excellent 5th place, both recording numerous PBs!
See here for results: http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/results/track-and-field
Congratulations to Dan Roffey on his super silver medal in the heptathlon and Sienna Kidd on her excellent 5th place, both recording numerous PBs!
See here for results: http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/results/track-and-field
Southern Masters and Inter-Counties Cross-Country Championships, 7 December 2019
See here for results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=316171
See here for results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=316171
Downs League, Epsom Downs, 1 December 2019
Lots of brilliant performances. with 4 team wins and 8 Harriers u15 girls in the top 9! Well done all.
U15s
Boys - 1st team
1st Dan Slaven 🥇
2nd Joe Barker 🥈
Girls - 1st team
1st Brooke Taylor 🥇
2nd Sophie Lomas 🥈
3rd Anna Bloomfield 🥉
4th Iris Brown
5th Riona Stockley
U13s
Boys - 2nd team
Girls - 1st team
1st Florence White
4th Lily Brown
Zara Girling unfortunately missed the start but her time in the u15 race would have pleaded her in a clear 2nd place.
U11s
Boys - 1st
2nd Thomas Holland
4th Daniel Street
Girls - 5th
Lots of brilliant performances. with 4 team wins and 8 Harriers u15 girls in the top 9! Well done all.
U15s
Boys - 1st team
1st Dan Slaven 🥇
2nd Joe Barker 🥈
Girls - 1st team
1st Brooke Taylor 🥇
2nd Sophie Lomas 🥈
3rd Anna Bloomfield 🥉
4th Iris Brown
5th Riona Stockley
U13s
Boys - 2nd team
Girls - 1st team
1st Florence White
4th Lily Brown
Zara Girling unfortunately missed the start but her time in the u15 race would have pleaded her in a clear 2nd place.
U11s
Boys - 1st
2nd Thomas Holland
4th Daniel Street
Girls - 5th
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| u13_downs_league_results__2019_2020_match_2.pdf |
| u11_downs_league_results__2019_2020_match_2.pdf |
Surrey Sportshall, Guildford, 24 November 2019
Congratulations to the u13 girls who won the team competition and Sienna (1st), Laura, Katie and Danny for top 10 performances.
U13 Girls Teams
1 Epsom & Ewell H 701.5 2 Guildford & G AC 695.5 3 Waverley H Reds 670 4 Guildford & G 'B' 592 5 Holland Sports AC 564.5 6 Camberley & District 560.5 7 South London H 521.5 8 Waverley H Blues 468 9 Guildford & G 'C' 463.5 10= Hercules Wimbledon 388.5
U13 Girls Top scorers Sienna Kidd (Epsom) 80 Jessica Howells (G&G) 76.5 Maryam Jarra (SLH) 76.5 Eun Roberts (G&G) 75 Tilly Farrar (Waverley) 75 Laura Lopez (Epsom) 73 Katie McNeil (Epsom) 72
U13 Boys Teams 1 Guildford & G AC 528.5 2 Waverley H Reds 528 3 Camberley & District 512.5 4 Waverley H Blues 369.5 5 South London H 346.5 6 Guildford & G 'B' 330 7 Epsom & Ewell H 329
U13 Boys top scorers Matthew Opuku (Herne Hill) 64 Harrison Taylor (Camb'y) 63 Jamie Vacher (Waverley) 62 Oliver Billingham (G&G) 61 Raphi Lutier (Camb'y) 61 Ryan Welch (SLH) 61 Marcos Schudrinsky (HW) 60 Rikon Smith (HHH) 59 Josh Picken (Waverley) 59 Jake Picken (Waverley 58 Danny Trowell (Epsom) 57
U15 Girls Teams 1 Guildford & G AC 486 2 Waverley H 464.5 3 Dorking & Mole Valley 419.5 4 Herne Hill H 334.5 5 Holland Sports AC 324.5 6 Guildford & G 'B' 317 7 Epsom & Ewell H 302
See here fore results: https://www.surreyathletics.org.uk/sportshall/2019/20191114.php
Congratulations to the u13 girls who won the team competition and Sienna (1st), Laura, Katie and Danny for top 10 performances.
U13 Girls Teams
1 Epsom & Ewell H 701.5 2 Guildford & G AC 695.5 3 Waverley H Reds 670 4 Guildford & G 'B' 592 5 Holland Sports AC 564.5 6 Camberley & District 560.5 7 South London H 521.5 8 Waverley H Blues 468 9 Guildford & G 'C' 463.5 10= Hercules Wimbledon 388.5
U13 Girls Top scorers Sienna Kidd (Epsom) 80 Jessica Howells (G&G) 76.5 Maryam Jarra (SLH) 76.5 Eun Roberts (G&G) 75 Tilly Farrar (Waverley) 75 Laura Lopez (Epsom) 73 Katie McNeil (Epsom) 72
U13 Boys Teams 1 Guildford & G AC 528.5 2 Waverley H Reds 528 3 Camberley & District 512.5 4 Waverley H Blues 369.5 5 South London H 346.5 6 Guildford & G 'B' 330 7 Epsom & Ewell H 329
U13 Boys top scorers Matthew Opuku (Herne Hill) 64 Harrison Taylor (Camb'y) 63 Jamie Vacher (Waverley) 62 Oliver Billingham (G&G) 61 Raphi Lutier (Camb'y) 61 Ryan Welch (SLH) 61 Marcos Schudrinsky (HW) 60 Rikon Smith (HHH) 59 Josh Picken (Waverley) 59 Jake Picken (Waverley 58 Danny Trowell (Epsom) 57
U15 Girls Teams 1 Guildford & G AC 486 2 Waverley H 464.5 3 Dorking & Mole Valley 419.5 4 Herne Hill H 334.5 5 Holland Sports AC 324.5 6 Guildford & G 'B' 317 7 Epsom & Ewell H 302
See here fore results: https://www.surreyathletics.org.uk/sportshall/2019/20191114.php
Club Awards and AGM, 7.30pm Wednesday 27 November at Blenheim High School
All Club members / parents are encouraged to attend the Club Awards night and AGM. See attached agenda for details.
All Club members / parents are encouraged to attend the Club Awards night and AGM. See attached agenda for details.
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Surrey League, 10 November
Results and league tables on the league website: https://surreyleague.org/
Results and league tables on the league website: https://surreyleague.org/
Downs League, 3 November 2019, Epsom Downs
An excellent set of results in the first Downs League match:
U15 Girls 1st 🥇 Brooke Taylor 3rd 🥉
U15 Boys 1st 😀 Joe Barker 1st 🥇 Dan Slaven 3rd 🥉
U13 Girls 1st 🥇 Florence White 1st 🥇 Zara Girling 2nd 🥈
U13 Boys 2nd 🥈 Elliott Manning 5th
U11 Girls 4th Charlotte Coleman 15th
U11 Boys 2nd 🥈 Thomas Holland 3rd 🥉
See attached for the full results.
An excellent set of results in the first Downs League match:
U15 Girls 1st 🥇 Brooke Taylor 3rd 🥉
U15 Boys 1st 😀 Joe Barker 1st 🥇 Dan Slaven 3rd 🥉
U13 Girls 1st 🥇 Florence White 1st 🥇 Zara Girling 2nd 🥈
U13 Boys 2nd 🥈 Elliott Manning 5th
U11 Girls 4th Charlotte Coleman 15th
U11 Boys 2nd 🥈 Thomas Holland 3rd 🥉
See attached for the full results.
| u11_downs_league_results__2019_2020_match_1.pdf |
| u13_downs_league_results__2019_2020_match_1.pdf |
| u15_downs_league_results__2019_2020_match_1.pdf |
Surrey XC Relay Championships, 26 October 2019, Stoke Park, Guildford
Harriers just missed out on team medals at the Surrey Cross-Country Relay Championships at a wet and muddy Stoke Park in Guildford.
There was medal success for Florence White, however, as she brought the u13 girls team home in front on the first leg, recording 8 minutes 29 seconds for the undulating 2.5km lap which was the fastest of the race. Zara Girling was just 1 second slower as she held off the pack of 3 teams who were close behind on leg 2 and Rose Taylor (9:46) battled hard on the final leg but the team had to settle for 4th place.
The u15 girls were the final race of the day and had to contend with the worst of the conditions. Sophie Osborn got the team off to an excellent start as she finished 2nd with 8:30 for the opening lap, before handing over to Riona Stockley (8:50) and Gabby Ceccherini (8:50) who brought the team home in 4th in a high quality race. Iris Brown (8:44) finished strongly for the B team who finished an excellent 6th overall.
Alex Chapman (8:38), Finn Houston (9:02) and Patrick Moilliet (8:23) combined to finish 7th out of 17 complete teams in the u13 boys with the B team of Daniel Simpson (8:41), Finley Robinson (8:38) and Toby Stanton (9:00) close behind in 8th. Joe Barker (7:35) led the u15 boys team to an 8th place finish while u17 Kiara Valkenburg’s 8:25 lap was the 4th quickest.
Full results here: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=316160
Harriers just missed out on team medals at the Surrey Cross-Country Relay Championships at a wet and muddy Stoke Park in Guildford.
There was medal success for Florence White, however, as she brought the u13 girls team home in front on the first leg, recording 8 minutes 29 seconds for the undulating 2.5km lap which was the fastest of the race. Zara Girling was just 1 second slower as she held off the pack of 3 teams who were close behind on leg 2 and Rose Taylor (9:46) battled hard on the final leg but the team had to settle for 4th place.
The u15 girls were the final race of the day and had to contend with the worst of the conditions. Sophie Osborn got the team off to an excellent start as she finished 2nd with 8:30 for the opening lap, before handing over to Riona Stockley (8:50) and Gabby Ceccherini (8:50) who brought the team home in 4th in a high quality race. Iris Brown (8:44) finished strongly for the B team who finished an excellent 6th overall.
Alex Chapman (8:38), Finn Houston (9:02) and Patrick Moilliet (8:23) combined to finish 7th out of 17 complete teams in the u13 boys with the B team of Daniel Simpson (8:41), Finley Robinson (8:38) and Toby Stanton (9:00) close behind in 8th. Joe Barker (7:35) led the u15 boys team to an 8th place finish while u17 Kiara Valkenburg’s 8:25 lap was the 4th quickest.
Full results here: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=316160
Fastest Lap for Florence White
South of England XC Relay. Championships, 19 October 2019, Wormwood Scrubs
Full results here: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=316161
Full results here: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=316161
England Athletics Volunteer Awards, 12 October 2019
Congratulations to Liz Sissons on her amazing achievement of winning the England Athletics Coach of the Year Award: Liz began coaching in 1984 and is now a Level 3 performance coach in shot, discus, strength & conditioning. Coaching athletes aged 13 to 85+, she’s coached individuals to achieve GB International honours, gain record titles for age groups, coached military personal supporting with rehabilitation, alongside competing herself, and remains unbeaten in the UK for over 25 years in the shot and javelin Masters category.
Commenting on her national title, Liz said: ‘It’s very rewarding seeing improvement no matter how little. I don’t mind what standard of athlete I coach; I just want them to enjoy the sport we all love. I am honoured to receive the award for doing something I enjoy.’
Congratulations to Liz Sissons on her amazing achievement of winning the England Athletics Coach of the Year Award: Liz began coaching in 1984 and is now a Level 3 performance coach in shot, discus, strength & conditioning. Coaching athletes aged 13 to 85+, she’s coached individuals to achieve GB International honours, gain record titles for age groups, coached military personal supporting with rehabilitation, alongside competing herself, and remains unbeaten in the UK for over 25 years in the shot and javelin Masters category.
Commenting on her national title, Liz said: ‘It’s very rewarding seeing improvement no matter how little. I don’t mind what standard of athlete I coach; I just want them to enjoy the sport we all love. I am honoured to receive the award for doing something I enjoy.’
England Athletics South East Region Awards, 1 October 2019
Congratulations to Di Norman (Volunteer of the Year) and Liz Sissons (Coach of the Year) on their well deserved wins at the England Athletics South East Region Awards.
See attached link for a summary of all the winners.
https://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/south-east-volunteer-awards/
Congratulations to Di Norman (Volunteer of the Year) and Liz Sissons (Coach of the Year) on their well deserved wins at the England Athletics South East Region Awards.
See attached link for a summary of all the winners.
https://www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/south-east-volunteer-awards/
Southern Road Relay Championships, 22 September 2019, Crystal Palace
Surrey Road Relay Championships, 14 September 2019, Wimbledon
Surrey Combined Events, Relay, Steeplechase, Walls Champs, 7/8 September 2019, Carshalton
Lily B Cup Final, 31 August 2019, Kingston
“Another successful outing for the Harriers Vets teams" says Dave Whittaker - Team Manager
"Both the Men’s and Women’s teams had a successful day at the Julie Rose Stadium, Ashford on Sunday 1st September, contesting the SCVAC Final, having won all three of their qualifying matches Every member of the teams ran, jumped and threw magnificently, both teams finishing fourth overall. For the Men, this was their best result to date and a big encouragement for the 2020 season”.
"Both the Men’s and Women’s teams had a successful day at the Julie Rose Stadium, Ashford on Sunday 1st September, contesting the SCVAC Final, having won all three of their qualifying matches Every member of the teams ran, jumped and threw magnificently, both teams finishing fourth overall. For the Men, this was their best result to date and a big encouragement for the 2020 season”.
Rosenheim League Final Results
Harriers' Men and Women's teams took part in the Rosenheim League Finals at Kingsmeadow, Kingston. It was a great night of athletics, The men came 5th as did the women.
The full results can be found on the Power of 10. The Men's team finished ahead of the other Western Division clubs who qualified for the Final. The Men won the Western Division for the first time in many years (see pic above), with the Women finishing a very close second.
Very well done and thank you to everyone who competed in the Rosenheim League this season, scorers and non-scorers. In addition, thank you to the club members who officiated. Pictured from left above Bill (President) + Dan , Chris and Alex
Harriers' Men and Women's teams took part in the Rosenheim League Finals at Kingsmeadow, Kingston. It was a great night of athletics, The men came 5th as did the women.
The full results can be found on the Power of 10. The Men's team finished ahead of the other Western Division clubs who qualified for the Final. The Men won the Western Division for the first time in many years (see pic above), with the Women finishing a very close second.
Very well done and thank you to everyone who competed in the Rosenheim League this season, scorers and non-scorers. In addition, thank you to the club members who officiated. Pictured from left above Bill (President) + Dan , Chris and Alex
South London Athletics Network Open Meeting, Carshalton, 11 August 2019 - MORE CLUB RECORDS!
Lots of brilliant performances at the latest SLAN Open including 2 Club records for Laura Lopez in the u13 girls 100m (13.3 secs, ranking her in the top 20 in the UK!) and 200m (27.5 secs). Well done Laura!
There was also another excellent run by the u13 girls 4x100m team who showed their strength in depth with 2 different runners coming into the team and they again smashed the old Club Record. Well done all!
Lots of brilliant performances at the latest SLAN Open including 2 Club records for Laura Lopez in the u13 girls 100m (13.3 secs, ranking her in the top 20 in the UK!) and 200m (27.5 secs). Well done Laura!
There was also another excellent run by the u13 girls 4x100m team who showed their strength in depth with 2 different runners coming into the team and they again smashed the old Club Record. Well done all!
4x100m winning team at 11 August SLAN Open
South London Athletics Network Open Meeting, Coulsdon, 28 July 2019 - NEW CLUB RECORD!
A small number of athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers competed in the South London Athletics Network Open meeting at Coulsdon with considerable success.
The highlight of the meeting was provided by the u13 girls 4x100m relay team of Sienna Kidd, Bethan Hadingham, Katie McNeil and Laura Lopez who once again smashed the Club Record as they sped to victory by over 5 seconds from Croydon Harriers. At the start of the season the Club Record, which had been set in 1991, stood at 55.8 seconds but the girls further improved the record to 53.3 seconds to move to 7th on the 2019 UK Club rankings.
Earlier in the day, Sienna won the 70m hurdles in 12.6 seconds and leapt 4m 62 for victory in the long jump. Laura completed the sprint double, winning the 100m in 13.8 seconds and the 200m in 28.0 seconds, with Bethan and Katie close behind in both races. For the u15 girls, Lydia Orsborn and Sophie Lomas finished first and second in the 75m hurdles in 14.9 and 15.4 seconds respectively.
Luis Richardson sailed out to 5m 11 for a win in the u15 boys long jump as well as winning the 200m B race in 25.0 seconds. For the u13 boys, Joshua Clinton finished 2nd in the 100m in 14.0 seconds.
Full results here:
https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=287364
A small number of athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers competed in the South London Athletics Network Open meeting at Coulsdon with considerable success.
The highlight of the meeting was provided by the u13 girls 4x100m relay team of Sienna Kidd, Bethan Hadingham, Katie McNeil and Laura Lopez who once again smashed the Club Record as they sped to victory by over 5 seconds from Croydon Harriers. At the start of the season the Club Record, which had been set in 1991, stood at 55.8 seconds but the girls further improved the record to 53.3 seconds to move to 7th on the 2019 UK Club rankings.
Earlier in the day, Sienna won the 70m hurdles in 12.6 seconds and leapt 4m 62 for victory in the long jump. Laura completed the sprint double, winning the 100m in 13.8 seconds and the 200m in 28.0 seconds, with Bethan and Katie close behind in both races. For the u15 girls, Lydia Orsborn and Sophie Lomas finished first and second in the 75m hurdles in 14.9 and 15.4 seconds respectively.
Luis Richardson sailed out to 5m 11 for a win in the u15 boys long jump as well as winning the 200m B race in 25.0 seconds. For the u13 boys, Joshua Clinton finished 2nd in the 100m in 14.0 seconds.
Full results here:
https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=287364
Ebbisham League, Coulsdon, 14 July
Full results:
https://www.thepowerof10.info/resultsfiles/2019/292923_6002_22072019181145.xls
Full results:
https://www.thepowerof10.info/resultsfiles/2019/292923_6002_22072019181145.xls
Southern Athletics League, Milton Keynes, 13 July
Full results:
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/assets/files/results/2019/19sal2wR4Milton%20Keynes.pdf
Full results:
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/assets/files/results/2019/19sal2wR4Milton%20Keynes.pdf
Lily B League, Guildford, 7 July
Full results:
https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=295392
Full results:
https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=295392
Nonsuch Park Relays, 1 July 2019
Final results now available below:
http://www.runningwithdavid.com/relayresultsdetails.php?rid=5
Final results now available below:
http://www.runningwithdavid.com/relayresultsdetails.php?rid=5
Southern Athletics League, Kingston, 15 June 2019
See here for results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=276363
See here for results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=276363
Surrey Schools Championships, Kingston, 8 June 2019
See here for results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=299185
See here for results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=299185
Lily B League, Walton, 1 June 2019
See here for results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=295391
See here for results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=295391
Westminster Mile incorporating British Championships, 26 May 2019
See here for full results:
https://www.vitalitywestminstermile.co.uk/event-information/race-results/
Further congratulations to Simon Bean who went on to take the gold in the British Masters Championships 10K the following day!
See here for full results:
https://www.vitalitywestminstermile.co.uk/event-information/race-results/
Further congratulations to Simon Bean who went on to take the gold in the British Masters Championships 10K the following day!
Southern Counties Vets League, South Division, Ewell, 20 May 2019
Congratulations to the men and women who both won the second fixture in the vets league. Full results here:
https://www.thepowerof10.info/resultsfiles/2019/292834_1_22052019235903.xls
Congratulations to the men and women who both won the second fixture in the vets league. Full results here:
https://www.thepowerof10.info/resultsfiles/2019/292834_1_22052019235903.xls
Southern Athletics League, Walton, 19 May 2019
See here for full results:
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/assets/files/results/2019/19sal2w1tootingx.pdf
See here for full results:
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/assets/files/results/2019/19sal2w1tootingx.pdf
Surrey Championships, Kingston 11/12 May 2019
Ebbisham League, Carshalton, 5 May 2019
London Marathon, 28 April 2019
Harriers had 19 junior athletes representing their Borough in the London Marathon Borough Challenge which took place over the final 3 miles of the marathon course.
Riona Stockley, representing Kingston, produced one of her finest performances of the season to complete the 3 mile course in 18 minutes 24 seconds to claim a super silver in the u13 girls event against the best runners in London. Together with Sophie Desmond (25th) and Poppy Mitchell (52nd), she helped Kingston to an excellent 4th position out of the 33 Borough teams. There was also a fine performance by Sophie Osborn who finished 25th for Sutton while Chloe Royle was 53rd for City of London out of 188 runners.
In the older age groups, Issy Stockley also had a fine run to finish 12th in the u17 girls race. Kiara Valkenburg had a strong performance to finish 26th in the u15 girls, with Brooke Taylor (33rd), Iris Brown (38th) and Lily Pearson (45th) also claiming top 50 finishes. The top performance by the boys was from Rory Mackenzie who finished 66th for Kingston in the u13 boys race.
Congratulations also to those running the full Marathon distance:
Ollie Garrod 2.31.06
Simon Bean 3.23.05
Shelly Carter 3.40.20
Sheridan Marshall 3.43.03
Mini Marathon London Borough Challenge results:
U13 Girls - 188 runners
Riona Stockley 2nd
Sophie Osborn 15th
Sophie Desmond 25th
Poppy Mitchell 52nd
Chloe Royle 53rd
U15 girls - 173 runners
Kiara Valkenburg 26th
Brooke Taylor 33rd
Iris Brown 38th
Lily Pearson 45th
Gabby Ceccherini 85th
Lydia Orsborn 110th
Zoe Double 113th
Matilda Moore 114th
U17 girls - 133 runners
Issy Stockley 12th
Freya Staddle 89th
Alice Banfield 101st
U13 boys - 180 runners
Rory Mackenzie 66th
Jake Valkenburg 98th
Finley Robinson 99th
See here for full results:
https://results.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/2019/minimarathon/
Harriers had 19 junior athletes representing their Borough in the London Marathon Borough Challenge which took place over the final 3 miles of the marathon course.
Riona Stockley, representing Kingston, produced one of her finest performances of the season to complete the 3 mile course in 18 minutes 24 seconds to claim a super silver in the u13 girls event against the best runners in London. Together with Sophie Desmond (25th) and Poppy Mitchell (52nd), she helped Kingston to an excellent 4th position out of the 33 Borough teams. There was also a fine performance by Sophie Osborn who finished 25th for Sutton while Chloe Royle was 53rd for City of London out of 188 runners.
In the older age groups, Issy Stockley also had a fine run to finish 12th in the u17 girls race. Kiara Valkenburg had a strong performance to finish 26th in the u15 girls, with Brooke Taylor (33rd), Iris Brown (38th) and Lily Pearson (45th) also claiming top 50 finishes. The top performance by the boys was from Rory Mackenzie who finished 66th for Kingston in the u13 boys race.
Congratulations also to those running the full Marathon distance:
Ollie Garrod 2.31.06
Simon Bean 3.23.05
Shelly Carter 3.40.20
Sheridan Marshall 3.43.03
Mini Marathon London Borough Challenge results:
U13 Girls - 188 runners
Riona Stockley 2nd
Sophie Osborn 15th
Sophie Desmond 25th
Poppy Mitchell 52nd
Chloe Royle 53rd
U15 girls - 173 runners
Kiara Valkenburg 26th
Brooke Taylor 33rd
Iris Brown 38th
Lily Pearson 45th
Gabby Ceccherini 85th
Lydia Orsborn 110th
Zoe Double 113th
Matilda Moore 114th
U17 girls - 133 runners
Issy Stockley 12th
Freya Staddle 89th
Alice Banfield 101st
U13 boys - 180 runners
Rory Mackenzie 66th
Jake Valkenburg 98th
Finley Robinson 99th
See here for full results:
https://results.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/2019/minimarathon/
Lily B Athletics League, Ewell, 22 April 2019
Epsom & Ewell Harriers junior girls started the summer season in style with a fine victory to kick start the defence of their Lily B Athletics League title.
In scorching conditions at the Ewell track, Harriers made the most of home advantage to win their opening fixture ahead of Croydon, Herne Hill, Hercules Wimbledon, South London and Dorking. The u17 athletes led the way with Freya Taylor winning the 300m hurdles In 47.1 secs before combining with Ella Gallagher for a double victory in the shot put. Freya also won the B string 70m hurdles (13.2 secs) as Ellie Taylor won the A string in 12.1 secs.
In the field, Sophie Cox won both the high jump (1m 50) and pole vault (2m 20) while Beth Hammond claimed hammer victory with 20m 72 and Aesha Ayimba won the triple jump with 10m 41.
In the younger age groups, there was a double victory in the u15 800m as Sophie Lomas pulled away from the field to claim a big win in the A string race and Gabby Ceccherini also won the B string by a significant margin. For the u13s, Estee Norman launched the discus 13m 02 for victory.
Epsom & Ewell Harriers junior girls started the summer season in style with a fine victory to kick start the defence of their Lily B Athletics League title.
In scorching conditions at the Ewell track, Harriers made the most of home advantage to win their opening fixture ahead of Croydon, Herne Hill, Hercules Wimbledon, South London and Dorking. The u17 athletes led the way with Freya Taylor winning the 300m hurdles In 47.1 secs before combining with Ella Gallagher for a double victory in the shot put. Freya also won the B string 70m hurdles (13.2 secs) as Ellie Taylor won the A string in 12.1 secs.
In the field, Sophie Cox won both the high jump (1m 50) and pole vault (2m 20) while Beth Hammond claimed hammer victory with 20m 72 and Aesha Ayimba won the triple jump with 10m 41.
In the younger age groups, there was a double victory in the u15 800m as Sophie Lomas pulled away from the field to claim a big win in the A string race and Gabby Ceccherini also won the B string by a significant margin. For the u13s, Estee Norman launched the discus 13m 02 for victory.
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Southern Athletics League, Tooting, 13 April 2019
Epsom & Ewell Harriers senior athletes started the season with an excellent victory in a tight opening fixture in Division 2 West of the Southern Athletics League at Tooting Bec.
On a bright but chilly day, South London Harriers started strongly and held a narrow lead for much of the day. However, the turning point in the competition was the women’s 2000m steeplechase where a double victory, with Issy Stockley winning the A string and Katie’s Hartgrove taking the B string, secured 8 points for Epsom & Ewell to put them into a late lead.
Earlier, Di Norman had claimed shot put victory with 11m 55 and Daniel Roffey took the win in the high jump with 1m 86. Daniel also leapt 6m 27 for long jump victory as Jason Brown won the B string with 5m 79. There were further double victories in the 800m (Lily Pearson and Ella Witts), the 100m hurdles (Adahna Ekoku and Amy Catcheside), the high jump (Di Norman and Katie Hartgrove), long jump (Adahna Ekoku and Aesha Ayimba) and triple jump (Aesha Ayimba and Lily Pearson).
With strong performances by both the men and the women to finish runners-up in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays, Epsom & Ewell Harriers secured the win with 189 points, just ahead of South London Harriers (183 points) and Aldershot, Farnham & District (177 points), with St Albans Striders finishing fourth (111 points).
Epsom & Ewell Harriers senior athletes started the season with an excellent victory in a tight opening fixture in Division 2 West of the Southern Athletics League at Tooting Bec.
On a bright but chilly day, South London Harriers started strongly and held a narrow lead for much of the day. However, the turning point in the competition was the women’s 2000m steeplechase where a double victory, with Issy Stockley winning the A string and Katie’s Hartgrove taking the B string, secured 8 points for Epsom & Ewell to put them into a late lead.
Earlier, Di Norman had claimed shot put victory with 11m 55 and Daniel Roffey took the win in the high jump with 1m 86. Daniel also leapt 6m 27 for long jump victory as Jason Brown won the B string with 5m 79. There were further double victories in the 800m (Lily Pearson and Ella Witts), the 100m hurdles (Adahna Ekoku and Amy Catcheside), the high jump (Di Norman and Katie Hartgrove), long jump (Adahna Ekoku and Aesha Ayimba) and triple jump (Aesha Ayimba and Lily Pearson).
With strong performances by both the men and the women to finish runners-up in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays, Epsom & Ewell Harriers secured the win with 189 points, just ahead of South London Harriers (183 points) and Aldershot, Farnham & District (177 points), with St Albans Striders finishing fourth (111 points).
East Surrey League, Ewell, 4 April 2019
Well done to everyone who ran, and helped organise the race. Harriers dominated with a clear a win for the seniors and lots of brilliant performances by the juniors. Full results attached below.
Well done to everyone who ran, and helped organise the race. Harriers dominated with a clear a win for the seniors and lots of brilliant performances by the juniors. Full results attached below.
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Huge congrats to Jo who won Outstanding Young official award at the Surrey County AGM on Friday the 29th March ..
SLAN Open, Carshalton 30 March 2019
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Sportshall Athletics
Congratulations to Ellie Taylor (U15), Sophie Cox (U15), Luis Richardson (U13) and Sophie Osborn (U13) on their selection for SOUTH-EAST INTER-COUNTY U13/U15 SPORTSHALL
Surrey teams gained 3 first places (U13 Boys, U15 Girls & U15 Boys) and one second place (U13 Girls). Therefore, the three winning teams have automatically qualified for the National Finals at Manchester on 13/14 April.Sportshall Athletics.
Congratulations to Ellie Taylor (U15), Sophie Cox (U15), Luis Richardson (U13) and Sophie Osborn (U13) on their selection for SOUTH-EAST INTER-COUNTY U13/U15 SPORTSHALL
Surrey teams gained 3 first places (U13 Boys, U15 Girls & U15 Boys) and one second place (U13 Girls). Therefore, the three winning teams have automatically qualified for the National Finals at Manchester on 13/14 April.Sportshall Athletics.
New World Record (and two Gold Medals) for Harriers Vet!
Having broken the British 60m record for the third time this year at the British Masters Indoor Championships at Lee Valley Athletics Centre on Saturday 9th March, Harriers’ sprint star Helen Godsell (W65) returned next day to smash the 200m World record! In a thrilling race, Helen achieved an amazing time of 29.98 seconds, to the delight of her team-mates cheering her on from the side-lines.
A small but elite group of Harriers’ Vet sprinters posted some outstanding results in the Championships. In her first full competitive season, Lisa Boland (W35) won both the 60m and 200m, while Terry Bissett (M75) won Bronze in the 60m, Silver in the 200m and Gold in the 400m to take his career haul of National and International medals to a phenomenal 102! Adam Garel (M55) went home happy, having achieved PBs in both his 60m and 200m races.
(Photo caption: “l to r: Adam Garel, Lisa Boland, Terry Bissett, Helen Godsell, Dave Whittaker”)
Downs League, 3 March 2019
In wet and windy conditions on Epsom Downs, Harriers wrapped up the u13 boys, u13 girls and u15 girls Downs League trophies. There was also individual success as Joe Barker won on the day to top the u13 boys individual league standings. Florence White also won on the day and was 2nd u11 girl overall while Thomas Holland was 3rd u11 boy overall and Grace Fordham was 3rd u13 girl.
In wet and windy conditions on Epsom Downs, Harriers wrapped up the u13 boys, u13 girls and u15 girls Downs League trophies. There was also individual success as Joe Barker won on the day to top the u13 boys individual league standings. Florence White also won on the day and was 2nd u11 girl overall while Thomas Holland was 3rd u11 boy overall and Grace Fordham was 3rd u13 girl.
Surrey Sportshall, 3 March 2019
Congratulations to the Epsom & Ewell Harriers who represented Surrey in the Inter-County Sportshall competition - Estee Norman, Abinadab Panchilingham, Benedict Pocock, Max Leon, Sophie Osborn, Luis Richardson, Ellie Taylor, Sophie Cox. See here for results: http://www.surreyathletics.org.uk/sportshall/2018/20190303.php
Congratulations to the Epsom & Ewell Harriers who represented Surrey in the Inter-County Sportshall competition - Estee Norman, Abinadab Panchilingham, Benedict Pocock, Max Leon, Sophie Osborn, Luis Richardson, Ellie Taylor, Sophie Cox. See here for results: http://www.surreyathletics.org.uk/sportshall/2018/20190303.php
Surrey League, Lloyd Park, 2 March 2019
In sunny conditions at Lloyd Park, Croydon, the u13 girls continued their impressive season to win on the day by 30 points from Herne Hill Harriers, and secure the league title by over 100 points. Sophie Osborn led the team home in 4th place with Grace Fordham 6th, Zara Girling 9th and Riona Stockley 11th.
Despite a narrow 4 point defeat on the day to Hercules Wimbledon, the u17 girls were also successful in securing the Surrey league title which they won by 46 points. Izzy Stockley was first home in 3rd place with Lauren Flack 7th, Abby Graham-Maw 8th and Jess Winder 10th. Sophie Lomas was 2nd u15 in the league and led the u15 girls to third on the day (Brooke Taylor 8th, Gabby Ceccherini 21st, Iris Brown 23rd) and third in the league.
The senior ladies finished 13th on the day and 10th overall in division 1 with Naomi Lenane leading the team home in 23rd.
See here for results: https://surreyleague.org/sll/match/93/
In sunny conditions at Lloyd Park, Croydon, the u13 girls continued their impressive season to win on the day by 30 points from Herne Hill Harriers, and secure the league title by over 100 points. Sophie Osborn led the team home in 4th place with Grace Fordham 6th, Zara Girling 9th and Riona Stockley 11th.
Despite a narrow 4 point defeat on the day to Hercules Wimbledon, the u17 girls were also successful in securing the Surrey league title which they won by 46 points. Izzy Stockley was first home in 3rd place with Lauren Flack 7th, Abby Graham-Maw 8th and Jess Winder 10th. Sophie Lomas was 2nd u15 in the league and led the u15 girls to third on the day (Brooke Taylor 8th, Gabby Ceccherini 21st, Iris Brown 23rd) and third in the league.
The senior ladies finished 13th on the day and 10th overall in division 1 with Naomi Lenane leading the team home in 23rd.
See here for results: https://surreyleague.org/sll/match/93/
East Surrey League, Lloyd Park, 2 March 2019
Henry Smith claimed an excellent individual win in the East Surrey League and the senior men secured a solid 3rd place. See here for results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=284762
Henry Smith claimed an excellent individual win in the East Surrey League and the senior men secured a solid 3rd place. See here for results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=284762
Surrey League, 9 February 2019
Epsom & Ewell Harriers u13 boys team secured the Surrey League cross-country title in wet and muddy conditions at Lloyd Park, Croydon.
Dan Slaven led the team home in 4th place and excellent packing by Joe Barker 5th, Hayden Gale 7th and Jake Valkenburg 10th helped the team to victory on the day by 19 points from South London Harriers. The win meant the team were unbeaten over the four league fixtures and they claimed the league title by 82 points from Herne Hill Harriers. Henry Smith also ran strongly to finish 4th u17 on the day, and claim third place overall in the league.
The ladies were in sparkling form at a sunny Richmond Park as the junior girls put in a dominating display. Harriers will now go into the final ladies fixture on 2 March at Lloyd Park with the u13 and u17 girls both leading the league tables, and the u15 girls also in close contention in second place.
Sophie Lomas pulled clear up the final climb to claim an individual victory for the u15 girls, and excellent support from Kiara Valkenburg 8th, Brooke Taylor 10th and Gabby Ceccherini 14th was enough to pip Hercules Wimbledon to first place by 2 points on the day. The club showed their strength in depth as the B team packed brilliantly (Iris Brown 20th, Katie Bunyard 24th, Phoebe Dunbar 25th, Matilda Moore 27th) for an excellent 4th place, out of 16 teams.
The u13 girls were the biggest winners of the day as Sophie Osborn 4th, Grace Fordham 6th, Chloe Royle 7th and Zara Girling 12th combined to win by 21 points from Herne Hill Harriers. There was also a strong performance by the u17 girls as Issy Stockley 5th, Lauren Flack 7th, Jasmine Peel 11th and Jessica Winder 16th finished second, just 5 points behind Hercules Wimbledon.
For the seniors, Isabel Brinsden produced another fine display to take 2nd in division 1 while Neil Henderson finished 11th for the senior men in division 2. Alex Gurteen claimed the individual u20 league title, while Simon Bean and Andy Fay were first and second over 60 athletes in the league.
Epsom & Ewell Harriers u13 boys team secured the Surrey League cross-country title in wet and muddy conditions at Lloyd Park, Croydon.
Dan Slaven led the team home in 4th place and excellent packing by Joe Barker 5th, Hayden Gale 7th and Jake Valkenburg 10th helped the team to victory on the day by 19 points from South London Harriers. The win meant the team were unbeaten over the four league fixtures and they claimed the league title by 82 points from Herne Hill Harriers. Henry Smith also ran strongly to finish 4th u17 on the day, and claim third place overall in the league.
The ladies were in sparkling form at a sunny Richmond Park as the junior girls put in a dominating display. Harriers will now go into the final ladies fixture on 2 March at Lloyd Park with the u13 and u17 girls both leading the league tables, and the u15 girls also in close contention in second place.
Sophie Lomas pulled clear up the final climb to claim an individual victory for the u15 girls, and excellent support from Kiara Valkenburg 8th, Brooke Taylor 10th and Gabby Ceccherini 14th was enough to pip Hercules Wimbledon to first place by 2 points on the day. The club showed their strength in depth as the B team packed brilliantly (Iris Brown 20th, Katie Bunyard 24th, Phoebe Dunbar 25th, Matilda Moore 27th) for an excellent 4th place, out of 16 teams.
The u13 girls were the biggest winners of the day as Sophie Osborn 4th, Grace Fordham 6th, Chloe Royle 7th and Zara Girling 12th combined to win by 21 points from Herne Hill Harriers. There was also a strong performance by the u17 girls as Issy Stockley 5th, Lauren Flack 7th, Jasmine Peel 11th and Jessica Winder 16th finished second, just 5 points behind Hercules Wimbledon.
For the seniors, Isabel Brinsden produced another fine display to take 2nd in division 1 while Neil Henderson finished 11th for the senior men in division 2. Alex Gurteen claimed the individual u20 league title, while Simon Bean and Andy Fay were first and second over 60 athletes in the league.
South of England Championships, Parliament Hill Fields, 26 January 2019
The South of England Cross-Country Championships took place at Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, with around 3,700 of the best athletes in the South competing at the iconic venue.
Surrey Champion, Izzy Brinsden produced the top individual performance of the day for Epsom & Ewell Harriers. She powered over the hills to complete the 8km course in 28 minutes 41 seconds and finish an excellent 7th place, as Pippa Woolven of Wycombe Phoenix claimed the victory in a high quality race. In the senior men’s race, Neil Henderson was the first Harrier to complete the 15km course, coming home 205th out of 1,154 finishers.
The top team results came from the u13s, with the boys and girls finishing as 6th and 7th best teams in the South of England. The u13 boys were led home by Joe Barker who completed the tough 3km course in 11 minutes 52 seconds to finish an excellent 23rd, just 7 seconds ahead of Dan Slaven in 30th, with Jake Valkenburg 50th and Hayden Gale 71st completing the scoring team. The u13 girls race was just as close as Sophie Osborne produced a fine performance to finish 28th, just 6 seconds ahead of Riona Stockley in 36th, with Grace Fordham 50th and Chloe Royle 71st.
The u15 girls team performed well to take 14th overall, with Sophie Lomas an excellent 30th, Kiara Valkenburg 51st, Brooke Taylor 59th and Phoebe Dunbar 191st. It was a similar result for the u17 girls who finished 15th, with Isobel Stockley 40th, Jasmine Peel 144th, Lucy Fisher 152nd and Alice Banfield 155th. Henry Smith was a fine 71st in the u17 boys while Cillian Houston finished 262nd in the u15 boys.
The South of England Cross-Country Championships took place at Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, with around 3,700 of the best athletes in the South competing at the iconic venue.
Surrey Champion, Izzy Brinsden produced the top individual performance of the day for Epsom & Ewell Harriers. She powered over the hills to complete the 8km course in 28 minutes 41 seconds and finish an excellent 7th place, as Pippa Woolven of Wycombe Phoenix claimed the victory in a high quality race. In the senior men’s race, Neil Henderson was the first Harrier to complete the 15km course, coming home 205th out of 1,154 finishers.
The top team results came from the u13s, with the boys and girls finishing as 6th and 7th best teams in the South of England. The u13 boys were led home by Joe Barker who completed the tough 3km course in 11 minutes 52 seconds to finish an excellent 23rd, just 7 seconds ahead of Dan Slaven in 30th, with Jake Valkenburg 50th and Hayden Gale 71st completing the scoring team. The u13 girls race was just as close as Sophie Osborne produced a fine performance to finish 28th, just 6 seconds ahead of Riona Stockley in 36th, with Grace Fordham 50th and Chloe Royle 71st.
The u15 girls team performed well to take 14th overall, with Sophie Lomas an excellent 30th, Kiara Valkenburg 51st, Brooke Taylor 59th and Phoebe Dunbar 191st. It was a similar result for the u17 girls who finished 15th, with Isobel Stockley 40th, Jasmine Peel 144th, Lucy Fisher 152nd and Alice Banfield 155th. Henry Smith was a fine 71st in the u17 boys while Cillian Houston finished 262nd in the u15 boys.
Surrey Schools Championships, Reigate Priory Park, 19 January 2019
Epsom & Ewell Harriers had 39 athletes who qualified to represent their district teams in the Surrey Schools Cross-Country Championships at Reigate Priory Park.
Harriers were out in force in the junior girls race with 15 athletes from years 8 and 9 representing their district. Sophie Lomas and Riona Stockley were in the leading pack from the outset and Sophie used her finishing speed to move up from 5th to 3rd in the last 400m to claim an excellent individual bronze. Riona, who is in year 8, produced her best race of the season as she held on to take 5th place and join Sophie in qualifying for the Surrey team for the English Schools Championships in March.
Harriers had 13 top 20 finishers across all age groups with these athletes all securing qualification for the Surrey team to compete in the South East England Inter-Counties Championships. For the junior girls, Sophie Osborn 17th and Grace Fordham 20th also qualified, while Brooke Taylor 22nd and Chloe Royle 24th had strong runs but just missed out on the Surrey team.
In the junior boys race, the Harriers athletes were all in year 8 and competing against older athletes but still produced strong performances with Joe Barker 8th, Dan Slaven 11th and Jake Valkenburg 15th. Kiara Valkenburg claimed 16th in the inter girls race, while Issy Stockley 9th and Lauren Flack 13th also secured selection for the Surrey team in the senior girls. In the year 7 races, Zara Girling took 5th place while Alex Chapman and Samson Taylor were 11th and 12th in the boys race.
Epsom & Ewell Harriers had 39 athletes who qualified to represent their district teams in the Surrey Schools Cross-Country Championships at Reigate Priory Park.
Harriers were out in force in the junior girls race with 15 athletes from years 8 and 9 representing their district. Sophie Lomas and Riona Stockley were in the leading pack from the outset and Sophie used her finishing speed to move up from 5th to 3rd in the last 400m to claim an excellent individual bronze. Riona, who is in year 8, produced her best race of the season as she held on to take 5th place and join Sophie in qualifying for the Surrey team for the English Schools Championships in March.
Harriers had 13 top 20 finishers across all age groups with these athletes all securing qualification for the Surrey team to compete in the South East England Inter-Counties Championships. For the junior girls, Sophie Osborn 17th and Grace Fordham 20th also qualified, while Brooke Taylor 22nd and Chloe Royle 24th had strong runs but just missed out on the Surrey team.
In the junior boys race, the Harriers athletes were all in year 8 and competing against older athletes but still produced strong performances with Joe Barker 8th, Dan Slaven 11th and Jake Valkenburg 15th. Kiara Valkenburg claimed 16th in the inter girls race, while Issy Stockley 9th and Lauren Flack 13th also secured selection for the Surrey team in the senior girls. In the year 7 races, Zara Girling took 5th place while Alex Chapman and Samson Taylor were 11th and 12th in the boys race.
Surrey League, Mitcham Common, 12 January 2019
Epsom & Ewell Harriers u13 boys team went a long way to securing the Surrey League title with a decisive victory at Mitcham Common, and now lead the overall standings with one race remaining by 61 points from Belgrave with Herne Hill 10 points further back.
The team dominated the third fixture with Joe Barker claiming an excellent victory over the undulating 4km course in 13 minutes 47 seconds. Dan Slaven was close behind in 2nd and with Hayden Gale 5th and Jake Valkenburg 8th, the team stormed to a clear victory on the day ahead of Belgrave, Herne Hill and South London. The lead in the league standings was helped by Rory Mackenzie 15th, Alex Chapman 22nd and Daniel Simpson 24th who all finished ahead of Herne Hill’s fourth scorer.
In the older age groups, there was also a fine run by Henry Smith who moved through the field well after a difficult start on the narrow course to finish 3rd u17. The senior men were competing in the division 2 fixture at the same venue and despite some strong performances from Ryan Griffiths 8th, Neil Henderson 18th and Dan Wolff 35th, the team had to settle for 8th place on the day.
Epsom & Ewell Harriers u13 boys team went a long way to securing the Surrey League title with a decisive victory at Mitcham Common, and now lead the overall standings with one race remaining by 61 points from Belgrave with Herne Hill 10 points further back.
The team dominated the third fixture with Joe Barker claiming an excellent victory over the undulating 4km course in 13 minutes 47 seconds. Dan Slaven was close behind in 2nd and with Hayden Gale 5th and Jake Valkenburg 8th, the team stormed to a clear victory on the day ahead of Belgrave, Herne Hill and South London. The lead in the league standings was helped by Rory Mackenzie 15th, Alex Chapman 22nd and Daniel Simpson 24th who all finished ahead of Herne Hill’s fourth scorer.
In the older age groups, there was also a fine run by Henry Smith who moved through the field well after a difficult start on the narrow course to finish 3rd u17. The senior men were competing in the division 2 fixture at the same venue and despite some strong performances from Ryan Griffiths 8th, Neil Henderson 18th and Dan Wolff 35th, the team had to settle for 8th place on the day.
Surrey Championships, Lloyd Park, 5 January 2019
Epsom & Ewell Harriers were out in force with over 60 athletes competing in the Surrey Championships at Lloyd Park in Croydon.
Izzy Brinsden showed her quality and strength to retain the senior women’s title as she fought off the challenge from Molly Renfer of Highgate Harriers up the final climb to the finish, with both athletes recording 29 minutes 16 seconds for the testing 8km course. Izzy led Harriers to a fine 6th place finish in the team event with Naomi Lenane 35th, Di Norman 38th and Helen Maguire 47th.
There was further success for Harriers as the u13 girls claimed a fine silver medal, just 8 points behind Guildford. Sophie Osborne led the team home in 9th, with great packing from Riona Stockley 12th, Zara Girling 13th and Grace Fordham 18th. Despite not being in the scoring team, Chloe Royle’s fast finish to take 24th pushed back the Herne Hill scorer to help the team to the silver by just one point.
Joe Barker was at his best to finish 5th in the u13 boys, securing automatic qualification to represent Surrey at the UK Inter-Counties in March. He led the team to an excellent bronze with Jake Valkenburg 14th, Dan Slaven 19th and Hayden Gale 20th.
In the older age groups, Sophie Lomas and Izzy Stockley also secured automatic qualification for the Surrey team as they finished 5th u15 and 6th u17 respectively. There were also strong runs by Henry Smith (9th u17), Lauren Flack (13th u17), Kiara Valkenburg (10th u15), Brooke Taylor (20th u15), Rory Mackenzie (25th u13 boys), and Alex Chapman (26th u13 boys). Ryan Griffiths was 52nd in the senior men’s race, and with Neil Henderson 60th, Steve Winder 68th, and Daniel Wolff 79th, the team we’re 10th overall.
Epsom & Ewell Harriers were out in force with over 60 athletes competing in the Surrey Championships at Lloyd Park in Croydon.
Izzy Brinsden showed her quality and strength to retain the senior women’s title as she fought off the challenge from Molly Renfer of Highgate Harriers up the final climb to the finish, with both athletes recording 29 minutes 16 seconds for the testing 8km course. Izzy led Harriers to a fine 6th place finish in the team event with Naomi Lenane 35th, Di Norman 38th and Helen Maguire 47th.
There was further success for Harriers as the u13 girls claimed a fine silver medal, just 8 points behind Guildford. Sophie Osborne led the team home in 9th, with great packing from Riona Stockley 12th, Zara Girling 13th and Grace Fordham 18th. Despite not being in the scoring team, Chloe Royle’s fast finish to take 24th pushed back the Herne Hill scorer to help the team to the silver by just one point.
Joe Barker was at his best to finish 5th in the u13 boys, securing automatic qualification to represent Surrey at the UK Inter-Counties in March. He led the team to an excellent bronze with Jake Valkenburg 14th, Dan Slaven 19th and Hayden Gale 20th.
In the older age groups, Sophie Lomas and Izzy Stockley also secured automatic qualification for the Surrey team as they finished 5th u15 and 6th u17 respectively. There were also strong runs by Henry Smith (9th u17), Lauren Flack (13th u17), Kiara Valkenburg (10th u15), Brooke Taylor (20th u15), Rory Mackenzie (25th u13 boys), and Alex Chapman (26th u13 boys). Ryan Griffiths was 52nd in the senior men’s race, and with Neil Henderson 60th, Steve Winder 68th, and Daniel Wolff 79th, the team we’re 10th overall.
Boxing Day Handicap, Nonsuch Park
I hope everyone enjoyed the handicap at Nonsuch Park. Full results attached below.
I hope everyone enjoyed the handicap at Nonsuch Park. Full results attached below.
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South of England Indoor Championships, Lee Valley, 15/16 December
Daniel Roffey enjoyed the perfect competition at the South of England Indoor Combined Events Championships at Lee Valley, with personal best performances in every event to take an excellent 5th place in the U20 heptathlon. His best performances were a 1m 90 clearance to win the high jump and 2 minutes 43.71 seconds for a victory by 13 seconds in the 1000m.
Daniel Roffey enjoyed the perfect competition at the South of England Indoor Combined Events Championships at Lee Valley, with personal best performances in every event to take an excellent 5th place in the U20 heptathlon. His best performances were a 1m 90 clearance to win the high jump and 2 minutes 43.71 seconds for a victory by 13 seconds in the 1000m.
Holly Run, Reigate Priory Park, 16 December 2018
The u13 girls dominated the race for a clear team win with 13 points ahead of Blackheath & Bromley. Sophie Osborn led the team home in 2nd place with excellent packing by Grace Fordham, Riona Stockley and Zara Girling in 5th, 6th and 7th and Matilda Laidlaw in 24th.
The u13 boys also packed well with Joe Barker (3rd), Alex Chapman (5th), Jake Valkenburg (9th, Rory Mackenzie (10th), Daniel Simpson (19th) and Ewan Silander (22nd), but the team were narrowly beaten by Holland Sports.
There were fine runs by Kiara Valkenburg (4th) and Broke Taylor (8th) in the u15 girls and Lucy Fisher (8th) in the u17 women. In the senior race over 4 miles, Di Norman was 2nd overall and first over 40 athlete to claim the Southern Counties Vets AC Championship win.
The u13 girls dominated the race for a clear team win with 13 points ahead of Blackheath & Bromley. Sophie Osborn led the team home in 2nd place with excellent packing by Grace Fordham, Riona Stockley and Zara Girling in 5th, 6th and 7th and Matilda Laidlaw in 24th.
The u13 boys also packed well with Joe Barker (3rd), Alex Chapman (5th), Jake Valkenburg (9th, Rory Mackenzie (10th), Daniel Simpson (19th) and Ewan Silander (22nd), but the team were narrowly beaten by Holland Sports.
There were fine runs by Kiara Valkenburg (4th) and Broke Taylor (8th) in the u15 girls and Lucy Fisher (8th) in the u17 women. In the senior race over 4 miles, Di Norman was 2nd overall and first over 40 athlete to claim the Southern Counties Vets AC Championship win.
South of England Inter-Counties Championships, Oxford, 8 December 2018
Epsom & Ewell Harriers athletes helped Surrey to claim 3 team golds and 5 team silvers at the South of England Inter-Counties Championships held on a testing course in Oxford.
In the u15 girls race, Sophie Lomas was first home for Surrey as she she finished 7th after storming through the field in the final mile. There was also an excellent 4th place for Izzy Brinsden in the senior race as she led Surrey to team gold. Other Harriers to gain a Surrey vest were u13s Sophie Osborn (33rd), Grace Fordham (39th), Riona Stockley (41st), Joe Barker (45th) and Hayden Gale (99th); u17s Issy Stockley (54th), Lauren Flack (80th) and Henry Smith (62nd) and senior Alice Germana' (59th).
Epsom & Ewell Harriers athletes helped Surrey to claim 3 team golds and 5 team silvers at the South of England Inter-Counties Championships held on a testing course in Oxford.
In the u15 girls race, Sophie Lomas was first home for Surrey as she she finished 7th after storming through the field in the final mile. There was also an excellent 4th place for Izzy Brinsden in the senior race as she led Surrey to team gold. Other Harriers to gain a Surrey vest were u13s Sophie Osborn (33rd), Grace Fordham (39th), Riona Stockley (41st), Joe Barker (45th) and Hayden Gale (99th); u17s Issy Stockley (54th), Lauren Flack (80th) and Henry Smith (62nd) and senior Alice Germana' (59th).
Schools Inter-Counties, Chester, 8 December 2018
A further 5 Harriers were representing Surrey Schools in an inter-County race in Chester. For the year 7 girls, Zara Girling was an excellent 9th with Estee Norman in 58th. Samson Taylor ran strongly for 25th with Austen Fox 84th in the year 7 boys race, while Chloe Royle finished 51st in the year 8/9 girls race.
A further 5 Harriers were representing Surrey Schools in an inter-County race in Chester. For the year 7 girls, Zara Girling was an excellent 9th with Estee Norman in 58th. Samson Taylor ran strongly for 25th with Austen Fox 84th in the year 7 boys race, while Chloe Royle finished 51st in the year 8/9 girls race.
Downs League, 2 December 2018
Great to see so many Harriers at the 2nd Downs League fixture on Epsom Downs. Lots of brilliant runs and amazing team results:
U15 girls - 1st
U13 girls - 1st
U13 boys - 2nd
U11 boys - 2nd
U11 girls - 2nd
U15 boys - 7th (A great run by Jago but unfortunately he didn’t have any support)
See below for full results.
Great to see so many Harriers at the 2nd Downs League fixture on Epsom Downs. Lots of brilliant runs and amazing team results:
U15 girls - 1st
U13 girls - 1st
U13 boys - 2nd
U11 boys - 2nd
U11 girls - 2nd
U15 boys - 7th (A great run by Jago but unfortunately he didn’t have any support)
See below for full results.
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South of Thames 5 Miles Championships, Morden, 24 November 2018
A small squad from Epsom & Ewell Harriers made the short trip to Morden Park to compete in the South of Thames 5 Miles Cross-Country Championships. First run in 1910, the race has a long history, and the 2018 Championship was won by Phil Wicks of Belgrave Harriers who completed the undulating parkland course in 26 minutes 5 seconds, with Colin High (26:21) in second leading Guildford & Godalming to a clear team win.
There was success for Harriers’ veteran athletes as Neil Henderson was 28th overall and the first over 40 athlete home and Simon Bean was first over 60 athlete in 79th. They combined with Daniel Wolf (48th) and Stuart Flack (75th) as Harriers finished 13th. The B team also performed well with u20 athlete Jake Bowles (80th), Alan Bates (120th), Andy Fay (124th) and Pete Dunbar (130th) to finish 23rd out of 40 teams, while Gerry Smith was 2nd over 65 athlete. Unfortunately, the women were unable to field a full team but there were fine runs by Alice Germana (10th), Di Norman (16th) and Sharmila Franks (34th).
Full results here: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=254274
A small squad from Epsom & Ewell Harriers made the short trip to Morden Park to compete in the South of Thames 5 Miles Cross-Country Championships. First run in 1910, the race has a long history, and the 2018 Championship was won by Phil Wicks of Belgrave Harriers who completed the undulating parkland course in 26 minutes 5 seconds, with Colin High (26:21) in second leading Guildford & Godalming to a clear team win.
There was success for Harriers’ veteran athletes as Neil Henderson was 28th overall and the first over 40 athlete home and Simon Bean was first over 60 athlete in 79th. They combined with Daniel Wolf (48th) and Stuart Flack (75th) as Harriers finished 13th. The B team also performed well with u20 athlete Jake Bowles (80th), Alan Bates (120th), Andy Fay (124th) and Pete Dunbar (130th) to finish 23rd out of 40 teams, while Gerry Smith was 2nd over 65 athlete. Unfortunately, the women were unable to field a full team but there were fine runs by Alice Germana (10th), Di Norman (16th) and Sharmila Franks (34th).
Full results here: https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=254274
London Youth Games, Parliament Hill, 17 November 2018
A number of athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers represented their Borough in the London Youth Games at Parliament Hill.
In the under 13 girls race, Riona Stockley had an excellent run to finish 10th in 8 minutes 11 seconds with Zara Girling (8:22) close behind in 17th and Sophie Desmond (8:49) in 55th out of the field of 247 athletes. In the older age groups, there were fine runs by Gabby Ceccherini (65th), Matilda Moore (77th) and Iris Brown (82nd) in the u15 girls and an excellent 12th place for Isobel Stockley in the u17 girls.
A number of athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers represented their Borough in the London Youth Games at Parliament Hill.
In the under 13 girls race, Riona Stockley had an excellent run to finish 10th in 8 minutes 11 seconds with Zara Girling (8:22) close behind in 17th and Sophie Desmond (8:49) in 55th out of the field of 247 athletes. In the older age groups, there were fine runs by Gabby Ceccherini (65th), Matilda Moore (77th) and Iris Brown (82nd) in the u15 girls and an excellent 12th place for Isobel Stockley in the u17 girls.
Surrey League, 10 November 2018
Harriers enjoyed a successful day in the second round of fixtures in the Surrey Cross-Country League.
In Nonsuch Park, Sophie Osborn had an outstanding run to finish 2nd in the u13 girls race and great support by Grace Fordham (5th), Chloe Royle (8th) and Riona Stockley (11th) gave the team a clear win with 26 points ahead of Hercules Wimbledon (83 points) and Herne Hill Harriers (85 points). The under 17s also won well with Lauren Flack (4th), Isobel Stockley (5th), Abby Graham-Maw (9th) and Jasmine Peel (10th).
It was a similar story for the u13 boys on Wimbledon Common as excellent packing by Dan Slaven (6th), Hayden Gale (7th), Joe Barker (8th) and Jake Valkenburg (10th) took the team to victory.
In the other junior races, their were fine runs by Sophie Lomas (4th u15 girls) and Henry Smith (7th u17 boys). For the seniors, Isabel Brinsden was a fantastic second in division 1 for the senior women and Neil Henderson was 30th in division 2 for the senior men.
Harriers enjoyed a successful day in the second round of fixtures in the Surrey Cross-Country League.
In Nonsuch Park, Sophie Osborn had an outstanding run to finish 2nd in the u13 girls race and great support by Grace Fordham (5th), Chloe Royle (8th) and Riona Stockley (11th) gave the team a clear win with 26 points ahead of Hercules Wimbledon (83 points) and Herne Hill Harriers (85 points). The under 17s also won well with Lauren Flack (4th), Isobel Stockley (5th), Abby Graham-Maw (9th) and Jasmine Peel (10th).
It was a similar story for the u13 boys on Wimbledon Common as excellent packing by Dan Slaven (6th), Hayden Gale (7th), Joe Barker (8th) and Jake Valkenburg (10th) took the team to victory.
In the other junior races, their were fine runs by Sophie Lomas (4th u15 girls) and Henry Smith (7th u17 boys). For the seniors, Isabel Brinsden was a fantastic second in division 1 for the senior women and Neil Henderson was 30th in division 2 for the senior men.
Priory Relays, 3 November 2018
Harriers enjoyed success in the sunshine at the annual Reigate Priory Cross-Country Relays.
Under 20 athlete Grace Hunter got the ladies team off to a solid start recording 17 minutes 17 seconds for the tough 2.5 miles loop, before Naomi Lenane’s 17:55 second leg. Isabel Brinsden then blitzed though the field on the final leg to claim the team bronze and her 15:34 was the second fastest lap of the day. There were also fine runs for the B team by Alice Germana (17:03) and Di Norman (17:35).
Neil Henderson made a flying start for the over 40 men’s team coming home 5th overall on the first lap with 15 mins 9 secs. That position was then maintained throughout the race by Marco Gazzelloni (15:28), Simon Bean (16:17) and Stuart Flack (16.16) as they finished first over 40 team. Dan Wolf was fastest for the senior men’s team with 15:28 with Alex Gurteen not far behind in 15:32.
Harriers enjoyed success in the sunshine at the annual Reigate Priory Cross-Country Relays.
Under 20 athlete Grace Hunter got the ladies team off to a solid start recording 17 minutes 17 seconds for the tough 2.5 miles loop, before Naomi Lenane’s 17:55 second leg. Isabel Brinsden then blitzed though the field on the final leg to claim the team bronze and her 15:34 was the second fastest lap of the day. There were also fine runs for the B team by Alice Germana (17:03) and Di Norman (17:35).
Neil Henderson made a flying start for the over 40 men’s team coming home 5th overall on the first lap with 15 mins 9 secs. That position was then maintained throughout the race by Marco Gazzelloni (15:28), Simon Bean (16:17) and Stuart Flack (16.16) as they finished first over 40 team. Dan Wolf was fastest for the senior men’s team with 15:28 with Alex Gurteen not far behind in 15:32.
Bruce Judd Surrey XC Relay Championships, Guildford, 27 October 2018
Epsom & Ewell Harriers had a successful day in the Surrey Cross-Country Relay Championships at a chilly Stoke Park in Guildford.
The u13 boys started the day in style by claiming bronze in a closely contested race behind strong teams from South London Harriers and Herne Hill Harriers. Joe Barker got the team off to a great start finishing 5th on the opening leg, covering the undulating 2.5km course in 7 minutes 54 seconds. Dan Slaven (8:03) moved the team up to 4th before Hayden Gale (7:41) flew around the course to snatch the bronze by 8 seconds. The squad showed great strength in depth as the B team (Rory Mackenzie, Finley Robinson, Alex Chapman) were 8th and C team (Daniel Simpson, Sam Thomas, Sammy Taylor) were 12th out of the 25 teams.
The u13 girls went one better to claim the silver as Sophie Osborne started brilliantly, as she finished second on the opening leg in 8:09 for the 3rd fastest lap of the day. Sophie Desmond (8:52) then extended the lead over third before Grace Fordham finished off in style with 8:14 for the 5th fastest lap.
Gabby Ceccherini (8:20) was fastest for the u15 girls as she combined with Lily Pearson (8:43) and Brooke Taylor (8:29) to finish 8th, with Katie Bunyard (8:34) and Iris Brown (8:37) also having fine runs. Lauren Flack started well for the u17s finishing in 8:07 for the 5th fastest lap of the day, before Abby Graham-Maw and Amy Catcheside finished strongly to take 7th.
Epsom & Ewell Harriers had a successful day in the Surrey Cross-Country Relay Championships at a chilly Stoke Park in Guildford.
The u13 boys started the day in style by claiming bronze in a closely contested race behind strong teams from South London Harriers and Herne Hill Harriers. Joe Barker got the team off to a great start finishing 5th on the opening leg, covering the undulating 2.5km course in 7 minutes 54 seconds. Dan Slaven (8:03) moved the team up to 4th before Hayden Gale (7:41) flew around the course to snatch the bronze by 8 seconds. The squad showed great strength in depth as the B team (Rory Mackenzie, Finley Robinson, Alex Chapman) were 8th and C team (Daniel Simpson, Sam Thomas, Sammy Taylor) were 12th out of the 25 teams.
The u13 girls went one better to claim the silver as Sophie Osborne started brilliantly, as she finished second on the opening leg in 8:09 for the 3rd fastest lap of the day. Sophie Desmond (8:52) then extended the lead over third before Grace Fordham finished off in style with 8:14 for the 5th fastest lap.
Gabby Ceccherini (8:20) was fastest for the u15 girls as she combined with Lily Pearson (8:43) and Brooke Taylor (8:29) to finish 8th, with Katie Bunyard (8:34) and Iris Brown (8:37) also having fine runs. Lauren Flack started well for the u17s finishing in 8:07 for the 5th fastest lap of the day, before Abby Graham-Maw and Amy Catcheside finished strongly to take 7th.
Downs League, 21 October 2018
There were many excellent runs in the opening Downs League with Epsom claiming victory in the u13 Boys, U13 Girls and U15 Girls team races. Well done all!
See here for full results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/resultsfiles/2018/261997_46253_30102018102310_Downs%20League%20Results%202018_2019%20Match%201.xlsx
There were many excellent runs in the opening Downs League with Epsom claiming victory in the u13 Boys, U13 Girls and U15 Girls team races. Well done all!
See here for full results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/resultsfiles/2018/261997_46253_30102018102310_Downs%20League%20Results%202018_2019%20Match%201.xlsx
Surrey Masters Cross-Country Championships, Richmond Park, 20 October 2018
Jane Davies completed the undulating 3.8 miles course in 29 minutes 35 seconds to take the Surrey title for the over 70s by a big margin. In the younger age groups, Di Norman (25:31) claimed a fine bronze in the over 40s with Lauren Johnson (25:40) just behind finishing 6th over 35. In the over 50s, Sharmila Franks was 6th and Vanda Caulfield 7th.
John Foss of South London Harriers claimed victory in the over 60 men’s competition with Epsom’s Simon Bean (24:23) taking home the bronze. And with great support from Andy Fay in 4th and Gerry Smith (6th over 65), Epsom won the over 60 team bronze. Alan Bates completed the longer 5.7 mile course for over 40 men in 41:03 to finish 28th over 50.
Jane Davies completed the undulating 3.8 miles course in 29 minutes 35 seconds to take the Surrey title for the over 70s by a big margin. In the younger age groups, Di Norman (25:31) claimed a fine bronze in the over 40s with Lauren Johnson (25:40) just behind finishing 6th over 35. In the over 50s, Sharmila Franks was 6th and Vanda Caulfield 7th.
John Foss of South London Harriers claimed victory in the over 60 men’s competition with Epsom’s Simon Bean (24:23) taking home the bronze. And with great support from Andy Fay in 4th and Gerry Smith (6th over 65), Epsom won the over 60 team bronze. Alan Bates completed the longer 5.7 mile course for over 40 men in 41:03 to finish 28th over 50.
Surrey League, 13 October 2018
Epsom & Ewell Harriers junior boys kicked off the Surrey Cross-Country League in style. In glorious sunshine at Richmond Park, Dan Slaven lead the u13 boys home in 8th place and great packing from Hayden Gale (10th), Jake Valkenburg (11th) and Joe Baker (13th) gave them an excellent win by 1 point from Herne Hill Harriers. Rory McKenzie was close behind the scorers in 18th and there were also a fine run by Henry Smith who finished 15th in the u17 race.
The girls were also in fine form on Wimbledon Common with the club finishing 3rd in each age group out of the 13 clubs. Lauren Flack led the way with an excellent 3rd in the u17s with Issy Stockley next home in 8th. In the u15s, Sophie Lomas ran strongly for 6th with Kiara Valkenburg (14th), Brooke Taylor (16th) and Iris Brown (22nd) closing out the A team, and the club showed their strength in depth with the B team (Katie Bunyard, Phoebe Dunbar, Abigail Stafford and Matilda Moore) finishing 6th overall and 1st B team. Grace Fordham was first home for the u13s in 9th place with Riona Stockley (14th), Sophie Osborn (15th) and Chloe Royle (21st).
A weakened ladies team performed well to take 11th out of the 15 clubs in division 1, with Grace Hunter leading them home in 27th. Daniel Wolff was first home for the men’s team in 60th and they currently sit in the relegation zone in division 2 after a tough opening day.
Epsom & Ewell Harriers junior boys kicked off the Surrey Cross-Country League in style. In glorious sunshine at Richmond Park, Dan Slaven lead the u13 boys home in 8th place and great packing from Hayden Gale (10th), Jake Valkenburg (11th) and Joe Baker (13th) gave them an excellent win by 1 point from Herne Hill Harriers. Rory McKenzie was close behind the scorers in 18th and there were also a fine run by Henry Smith who finished 15th in the u17 race.
The girls were also in fine form on Wimbledon Common with the club finishing 3rd in each age group out of the 13 clubs. Lauren Flack led the way with an excellent 3rd in the u17s with Issy Stockley next home in 8th. In the u15s, Sophie Lomas ran strongly for 6th with Kiara Valkenburg (14th), Brooke Taylor (16th) and Iris Brown (22nd) closing out the A team, and the club showed their strength in depth with the B team (Katie Bunyard, Phoebe Dunbar, Abigail Stafford and Matilda Moore) finishing 6th overall and 1st B team. Grace Fordham was first home for the u13s in 9th place with Riona Stockley (14th), Sophie Osborn (15th) and Chloe Royle (21st).
A weakened ladies team performed well to take 11th out of the 15 clubs in division 1, with Grace Hunter leading them home in 27th. Daniel Wolff was first home for the men’s team in 60th and they currently sit in the relegation zone in division 2 after a tough opening day.
Parkruns, 6/7 October 2018
There were some great performances at the Mole Valley Parkrun. Grace Hunter was 2nd female finisher in a personal best time of 20 mins 12 secs for the tough 5km course, and there were also personal bests for Jago Green (20:11), Sophie Lomas (21:10), and Kiara Valkenburg (21:14). At Nonsuch Park, Joe Barker won the 2km junior Parkrun in 7 mins 19 secs while Riona Stockley was the first girl home in 8 mins 01 secs. There was also a personal best for Cillian Houston who completed the 5km Parkrun in 20 mins 45 secs.
There were some great performances at the Mole Valley Parkrun. Grace Hunter was 2nd female finisher in a personal best time of 20 mins 12 secs for the tough 5km course, and there were also personal bests for Jago Green (20:11), Sophie Lomas (21:10), and Kiara Valkenburg (21:14). At Nonsuch Park, Joe Barker won the 2km junior Parkrun in 7 mins 19 secs while Riona Stockley was the first girl home in 8 mins 01 secs. There was also a personal best for Cillian Houston who completed the 5km Parkrun in 20 mins 45 secs.
Jersey Marathon, 7 October 2018
Athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers travelled to Jersey to take part in the Standard Chartered marathon. Over an undulating course in breezy conditions, the race was won by Kenya’s Dan Tanui in 2:19:34 with Ollie Garrod finishing in 2:33:44 for an excellent 5th place.
There was also an impressive performance by Jane Davies who recorded 3:44:21 to finish first in the over 70 category, as well as beating all the over 50 athletes. Jim Seabury followed Jane home in 3:44:22, with Gerry Smith (3:48:50) and Vanda Caulfield (3:53:30) following close behind.
Athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers travelled to Jersey to take part in the Standard Chartered marathon. Over an undulating course in breezy conditions, the race was won by Kenya’s Dan Tanui in 2:19:34 with Ollie Garrod finishing in 2:33:44 for an excellent 5th place.
There was also an impressive performance by Jane Davies who recorded 3:44:21 to finish first in the over 70 category, as well as beating all the over 50 athletes. Jim Seabury followed Jane home in 3:44:22, with Gerry Smith (3:48:50) and Vanda Caulfield (3:53:30) following close behind.
Southern Counties Veterans Athletics League Final, Ashford, 30 September 2018
Epsom & Ewell Harriers female masters claimed their 10th successive title at the Southern Counties Veterans Athletics League final in Ashford on Sunday.
Harriers took the title with 246.5 points, well clear of second placed Tonbridge AC (215.5) and third placed Southampton AC (209). The club were dominant throughout claiming 16 victories across the age groups with sisters Di Norman and Julia Machin the biggest points scorers on the day. Di claimed A string victories in the 400m, 800m, high jump and javelin while Julia won the long jump, pole vault and shot put as well as B string wins in the 100m and 400m. There were also double victories for Lisa Boland in the 100m and 200m and Liz Sissons in the javelin and shot put.
The men’s team also qualified for the final by winning the local area league and a great team effort saw them claim 6th place with victories for John Andrews in the pole vault and Dave Blunt in the high jump.
Full results: https://www.hampshirevetsleague.org.uk/
Epsom & Ewell Harriers female masters claimed their 10th successive title at the Southern Counties Veterans Athletics League final in Ashford on Sunday.
Harriers took the title with 246.5 points, well clear of second placed Tonbridge AC (215.5) and third placed Southampton AC (209). The club were dominant throughout claiming 16 victories across the age groups with sisters Di Norman and Julia Machin the biggest points scorers on the day. Di claimed A string victories in the 400m, 800m, high jump and javelin while Julia won the long jump, pole vault and shot put as well as B string wins in the 100m and 400m. There were also double victories for Lisa Boland in the 100m and 200m and Liz Sissons in the javelin and shot put.
The men’s team also qualified for the final by winning the local area league and a great team effort saw them claim 6th place with victories for John Andrews in the pole vault and Dave Blunt in the high jump.
Full results: https://www.hampshirevetsleague.org.uk/
East Surrey League, Lloyd Park, 29 September 2018
The club’s distance runners made a successful start to the cross-country season at the East Surrey League in Croydon. Under 20 athlete Grace Hunter had the perfect debut with a clear win in the senior women’s race over 5 miles while Henry Smith and Lauren Flack also started the season in style with wins in the under 17 races over 2 miles. It was brilliant to see so many red and yellow vests!
Full results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/resultsfiles/2018/255448_10356_01102018204603_East%20Surrey%20XC%20Race%202018.xls
The club’s distance runners made a successful start to the cross-country season at the East Surrey League in Croydon. Under 20 athlete Grace Hunter had the perfect debut with a clear win in the senior women’s race over 5 miles while Henry Smith and Lauren Flack also started the season in style with wins in the under 17 races over 2 miles. It was brilliant to see so many red and yellow vests!
Full results: https://www.thepowerof10.info/resultsfiles/2018/255448_10356_01102018204603_East%20Surrey%20XC%20Race%202018.xls
South of England Road Relays, Crystal Palace, 23 September 2018
Epsom & Ewell Harriers showed lots of promise at Crystal Palace, finishing as one of the most successful Surrey clubs.
Sophie Osborn got the u13 girls off to a great start by coming home 10th on the opening leg, recording 12 mins 19 secs for the 18th fastest lap of the day. Riona Stockley (13:20) and Grace Fordham (12:41) then brought the team home in an excellent 13th against over 60 of the best teams in the South of England. This result was almost matched by the u13 boys as Dan Slaven (12:01), Jake Valkenburg (12:02), and Rory McKenzie (12:31) combined with Joe Barker (11:33) who stormed home on the final leg to finish 14th.
Sophie Lomas covered the undulating 3.1km lap in 11:57 before handing over to Kiara Valkenburg (12:26) and Brooke Taylor (12:50) to claim 21st for the u15 girls. Lauren Flack (11:58) finished strongly on the opening leg of the u17 girls relay before Jasmine Peel (13:30) and Izzy Stockley (12:43) brought the team home in 22nd. There were also fine runs over the longer 4.8km lap by Izzy Brinsden, who recorded 17:12 for 7th on leg 1 of the senior women’s race, and by Henry Smith, who recorded 16:58 for 23rd on leg 1 of the u17 men’s race.
Full results here: http://seaa.org.uk/index.php/results/road-running
Epsom & Ewell Harriers showed lots of promise at Crystal Palace, finishing as one of the most successful Surrey clubs.
Sophie Osborn got the u13 girls off to a great start by coming home 10th on the opening leg, recording 12 mins 19 secs for the 18th fastest lap of the day. Riona Stockley (13:20) and Grace Fordham (12:41) then brought the team home in an excellent 13th against over 60 of the best teams in the South of England. This result was almost matched by the u13 boys as Dan Slaven (12:01), Jake Valkenburg (12:02), and Rory McKenzie (12:31) combined with Joe Barker (11:33) who stormed home on the final leg to finish 14th.
Sophie Lomas covered the undulating 3.1km lap in 11:57 before handing over to Kiara Valkenburg (12:26) and Brooke Taylor (12:50) to claim 21st for the u15 girls. Lauren Flack (11:58) finished strongly on the opening leg of the u17 girls relay before Jasmine Peel (13:30) and Izzy Stockley (12:43) brought the team home in 22nd. There were also fine runs over the longer 4.8km lap by Izzy Brinsden, who recorded 17:12 for 7th on leg 1 of the senior women’s race, and by Henry Smith, who recorded 16:58 for 23rd on leg 1 of the u17 men’s race.
Full results here: http://seaa.org.uk/index.php/results/road-running
English Schools Combined Events Championships, 15/16 September 2018, Bedford
Adam Coates and Emma Jardine represented Surrey at the English Schools Combined Events Championships in Bedford. Adam had an outstanding competition to record 5 personal bests out of the 8 events, winning the 400M in 50.86 secs, and finishing 12th overall with a personal best of 4510 points. Emma was also in top form as she recorded 4 personal bests for 26th with a personal best of 2800 points.
Adam Coates and Emma Jardine represented Surrey at the English Schools Combined Events Championships in Bedford. Adam had an outstanding competition to record 5 personal bests out of the 8 events, winning the 400M in 50.86 secs, and finishing 12th overall with a personal best of 4510 points. Emma was also in top form as she recorded 4 personal bests for 26th with a personal best of 2800 points.
Surrey Road Relays Championships, 15 September 2018 - Surrey Champions!
Wimbledon Park was the scenic venue for the Surrey Road Relay Championships which took place over a hilly 2.9 mile course in perfect conditions. Epsom & Ewell Harriers took the team gold in the over age 60 race. Gerry Smith led the team off before handing to Andy Fay who moved up to 5th place. Simon Bean then stormed through the field to enter the stadium on the shoulder of the leader before kicking for home with 150m to go to claim the team win by 4 seconds, and record 17 mins 33 secs for the fastest lap of the day. The senior women’s team of Izzy Brinsden, Naomi Lenane, Alice Germany and Di Norman also claimed a great team bronze with Izzy recording 16 mins 39 secs for the 2nd fastest lap of the day.
Full results: http://www.surreyathletics.org.uk/road/champs/index.php?Y=2018&O=C&S=2018&T=
Wimbledon Park was the scenic venue for the Surrey Road Relay Championships which took place over a hilly 2.9 mile course in perfect conditions. Epsom & Ewell Harriers took the team gold in the over age 60 race. Gerry Smith led the team off before handing to Andy Fay who moved up to 5th place. Simon Bean then stormed through the field to enter the stadium on the shoulder of the leader before kicking for home with 150m to go to claim the team win by 4 seconds, and record 17 mins 33 secs for the fastest lap of the day. The senior women’s team of Izzy Brinsden, Naomi Lenane, Alice Germany and Di Norman also claimed a great team bronze with Izzy recording 16 mins 39 secs for the 2nd fastest lap of the day.
Full results: http://www.surreyathletics.org.uk/road/champs/index.php?Y=2018&O=C&S=2018&T=
Surrey Combined Events, Steeplechase and Relay Championships, 8/9 September 2018
Harriers closed off a successful summer season in style at the Surrey Combined Events, Steeplechase and Relay Championships in Sutton.
The u13 boys team of Luis Richardson, Eliot Ferguson, Forbes Margrave and Noah Logan claimed a fantastic silver medal in an exciting 4x100m relay and smashed the 46-year old Club record with a time of 53.62 secs. There was also a great performance by the u17 men who took gold in the 4x400m in an impressive 3 mins 40 secs and the senior women claimed gold in both the 4x100m and 4x400m taking the club total to 3 golds, 5 silvers and 2 bronze medals in the relays.
Henry Smith had a fantastic race in the u17 1500m steeplechase to break 5 minutes on his debut to take silver. In the combined events, the highlights were a bronze medal for Ashton McKay in the u15 boys pentathlon and 4th place finishes for Joe Barker in the u13 boys pentathlon and Katrina Fiedler in the senior women’s heptathlon. Sophie Osborne recovered well from a no height in the high jump to win the 800m by 10 seconds to finish 9th overall in the u13 girls pentathlon and Sophie Lomas claimed a fine 7th in the u15 girls pentathlon.
Harriers closed off a successful summer season in style at the Surrey Combined Events, Steeplechase and Relay Championships in Sutton.
The u13 boys team of Luis Richardson, Eliot Ferguson, Forbes Margrave and Noah Logan claimed a fantastic silver medal in an exciting 4x100m relay and smashed the 46-year old Club record with a time of 53.62 secs. There was also a great performance by the u17 men who took gold in the 4x400m in an impressive 3 mins 40 secs and the senior women claimed gold in both the 4x100m and 4x400m taking the club total to 3 golds, 5 silvers and 2 bronze medals in the relays.
Henry Smith had a fantastic race in the u17 1500m steeplechase to break 5 minutes on his debut to take silver. In the combined events, the highlights were a bronze medal for Ashton McKay in the u15 boys pentathlon and 4th place finishes for Joe Barker in the u13 boys pentathlon and Katrina Fiedler in the senior women’s heptathlon. Sophie Osborne recovered well from a no height in the high jump to win the 800m by 10 seconds to finish 9th overall in the u13 girls pentathlon and Sophie Lomas claimed a fine 7th in the u15 girls pentathlon.
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Lily B Cup Final, Sutton, 24 August 2018
Harriers junior girls ended the summer season in style with their first win in the Lily B athletics cup final since 1999. Having qualified for the final by winning the league, a great team effort helped claim the cup with 296 points, 19 points clear of Kingston with Croydon in third.
Epsom were dominant in the 800m races claiming victories in all age groups. Chloe Royle won the u13 race in 2 mins 35.2 secs, Lily Pearson took u15 honours in 2 mins 29.7 secs and Lauren Flack claimed the u17 victory in 2 mins 27.2 secs, while Jess Winder took the B string win.
There was a double in the u15 long jump as Ellie Taylor leapt 5m 02 to take the A string win and Lily Pearson won the B string with 4m 52. Sophie Cox cleared 2m 00 for a win in the pole vault and then later cleared 1m50 for a win in the high jump, where she had great support from Gabby Ceccherini who won the B string with 1m 45.
The club were denied a double in the u15 75m hurdles as Ellie Taylor narrowly lost out in a photo finish as she crossed the line in 11.8 secs. Freya Taylor claimed the B string win in 12.7 secs to add to her A string win over 200m in 26.7 secs.
Harriers junior girls ended the summer season in style with their first win in the Lily B athletics cup final since 1999. Having qualified for the final by winning the league, a great team effort helped claim the cup with 296 points, 19 points clear of Kingston with Croydon in third.
Epsom were dominant in the 800m races claiming victories in all age groups. Chloe Royle won the u13 race in 2 mins 35.2 secs, Lily Pearson took u15 honours in 2 mins 29.7 secs and Lauren Flack claimed the u17 victory in 2 mins 27.2 secs, while Jess Winder took the B string win.
There was a double in the u15 long jump as Ellie Taylor leapt 5m 02 to take the A string win and Lily Pearson won the B string with 4m 52. Sophie Cox cleared 2m 00 for a win in the pole vault and then later cleared 1m50 for a win in the high jump, where she had great support from Gabby Ceccherini who won the B string with 1m 45.
The club were denied a double in the u15 75m hurdles as Ellie Taylor narrowly lost out in a photo finish as she crossed the line in 11.8 secs. Freya Taylor claimed the B string win in 12.7 secs to add to her A string win over 200m in 26.7 secs.
Southern Athletics League, Bournemouth, 17 August 2018
Well done to all the Harriers who made the long trip to Bournemouth for the final fixture in the Southern Athletics League. In a tough competition the team had to settle for fourth on the day, just three points behind third place, but scored enough points to remain in division 2. It was a real team effort which shows every point counts!
Wins were hard to come by but the day started well with a double victory in the men’s 800m as Daniel Roffey took the A string in 2 mins 03.6 secs and Dan Wolff won the B string in 2 mins 05.6 secs. There was another double in the 100m hurdles with Adahna Ekoku and Katrina Fidler combining to take the wins, and Adahna also took first place in the long jump with 5m 33.
The biggest victory was by Ryan Griffiths who won the 2000m steeplechase in 7 mins 20.3 secs to finish 35 secs clear of the field. The men’s 4x400m team then finished the day in style by winning the final event, with just 4 seconds separating the first 3 teams.
Well done to all the Harriers who made the long trip to Bournemouth for the final fixture in the Southern Athletics League. In a tough competition the team had to settle for fourth on the day, just three points behind third place, but scored enough points to remain in division 2. It was a real team effort which shows every point counts!
Wins were hard to come by but the day started well with a double victory in the men’s 800m as Daniel Roffey took the A string in 2 mins 03.6 secs and Dan Wolff won the B string in 2 mins 05.6 secs. There was another double in the 100m hurdles with Adahna Ekoku and Katrina Fidler combining to take the wins, and Adahna also took first place in the long jump with 5m 33.
The biggest victory was by Ryan Griffiths who won the 2000m steeplechase in 7 mins 20.3 secs to finish 35 secs clear of the field. The men’s 4x400m team then finished the day in style by winning the final event, with just 4 seconds separating the first 3 teams.
England Athletics Combined Events Championships, 4/5 August 2018
Daniel Roffey performed with distinction at the England Athletics Combined Events Championships in Manchester.
During two days of tough competition in scorching temperatures, Daniel recorded 6 personal bests to finish an excellent 8th in the u17 decathlon. His highlights included a personal best by over 2m in the shot put with 9m63, a big personal best of 54.01 secs over 400m and a 1m83 clearance for equal 3rd in the high jump. He then finished the competition in style recording 4 mins 34.94 secs for 2nd place in the 1500m to record a personal best score of 5,215 points.
Daniel Roffey performed with distinction at the England Athletics Combined Events Championships in Manchester.
During two days of tough competition in scorching temperatures, Daniel recorded 6 personal bests to finish an excellent 8th in the u17 decathlon. His highlights included a personal best by over 2m in the shot put with 9m63, a big personal best of 54.01 secs over 400m and a 1m83 clearance for equal 3rd in the high jump. He then finished the competition in style recording 4 mins 34.94 secs for 2nd place in the 1500m to record a personal best score of 5,215 points.
Lily B League, Kingston, 15 July 2018
Harriers fielded a weakened team due to holidays in the third Lily B League fixture in Kingston but a great team effort ensured we finished second behind Guildford & Godalming to comfortably qualify for the final after wins in the first two fixtures.
Ellie Taylor (11.9 secs) and Freya Taylor (12.5) teamed up for a double win in the u15 75m hurdles, before taking another double as Freya won the A string 200m in 26.5 secs and Ellie took the B string in 27.0 secs. There were also sprint victories for Charlotte Williams (14.1 secs) in the u15 100m and Arin Rance (13.5 secs) in the u17 100m. In the field, Sophie Cox cleared 2m10 for a great win in the u17 pole vault while Lydia Orsborn and Amelia Lindsay claimed another double victory in the u15 hammer.
Harriers fielded a weakened team due to holidays in the third Lily B League fixture in Kingston but a great team effort ensured we finished second behind Guildford & Godalming to comfortably qualify for the final after wins in the first two fixtures.
Ellie Taylor (11.9 secs) and Freya Taylor (12.5) teamed up for a double win in the u15 75m hurdles, before taking another double as Freya won the A string 200m in 26.5 secs and Ellie took the B string in 27.0 secs. There were also sprint victories for Charlotte Williams (14.1 secs) in the u15 100m and Arin Rance (13.5 secs) in the u17 100m. In the field, Sophie Cox cleared 2m10 for a great win in the u17 pole vault while Lydia Orsborn and Amelia Lindsay claimed another double victory in the u15 hammer.
Southern Athletics League, Aldershot, 14 July 2018
The seniors were in action in the Southern Athletics League at Aldershot and claimed an excellent second place behind the home club.
There were women’s track victories for Emma Jardine in the 400m hurdles (73.2 secs) and a double win for Di Norman and Katie Hartgrove in the 1500m steeplechase. Adahna Ekoku leapt 5m22 to win the long jump, as Lisa Boland took the B string with 4m15, before Adahna teamed up with Di for another double in the triple jump. Di also claimed a shot put win with 11m28.
The club were dominant in the men’s jumps with A and B string victories in the high jump, long jump and pole vault. Dan Roffey (1m78) and Oliver Yiannakis (1m68) teamed up in the high jump, Dan (5m95) and Adam Coates (5m46) claimed the wins in the long jump, while John Andrews (3m20) and Dave Blunt (3m00) secured the double in the pole vault. There was also an A string victory for Ben Boardman who leapt 12m20 in the triple jump. Elsewhere in the field, Ian Frankish won the shot put with 11m70.
It’s very tight at the bottom of the table - we’re currently 12th out of 16 with 3 teams relegated plus the 13th placed team with the lowest points from division 2E and 2W so we need a strong showing in the final fixture at Bournemouth!
See here for full results:
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/assets/files/results/2018/18sal2w4aldershot.htm
Current tables here:
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/2018.html
The seniors were in action in the Southern Athletics League at Aldershot and claimed an excellent second place behind the home club.
There were women’s track victories for Emma Jardine in the 400m hurdles (73.2 secs) and a double win for Di Norman and Katie Hartgrove in the 1500m steeplechase. Adahna Ekoku leapt 5m22 to win the long jump, as Lisa Boland took the B string with 4m15, before Adahna teamed up with Di for another double in the triple jump. Di also claimed a shot put win with 11m28.
The club were dominant in the men’s jumps with A and B string victories in the high jump, long jump and pole vault. Dan Roffey (1m78) and Oliver Yiannakis (1m68) teamed up in the high jump, Dan (5m95) and Adam Coates (5m46) claimed the wins in the long jump, while John Andrews (3m20) and Dave Blunt (3m00) secured the double in the pole vault. There was also an A string victory for Ben Boardman who leapt 12m20 in the triple jump. Elsewhere in the field, Ian Frankish won the shot put with 11m70.
It’s very tight at the bottom of the table - we’re currently 12th out of 16 with 3 teams relegated plus the 13th placed team with the lowest points from division 2E and 2W so we need a strong showing in the final fixture at Bournemouth!
See here for full results:
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/assets/files/results/2018/18sal2w4aldershot.htm
Current tables here:
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/2018.html
Nonsuch Park Relays, 5 July 2018
Over 50 athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers enjoyed the annual 4 x 1.8 mile relay in the scenic surroundings of Nonsuch Park.
Ollie Garrod recorded 9 mins 19 secs to lead the 117 teams home on the first lap but the senior men had to settle for 4th place overall with Sutton & District taking the victory. However, a great team performance by the veteran men’s team of Pete Dunbar (10:48), Chris Glencross (10:56), Dave Howell (11:09) and Stuart Flack (10:33) secured victory in the over-40 category. There was also a fine performance by the young boys team as Henry Smith (9:59), Jake Valkenburg (10:59), Dan Slaven (11:21) and Joe Barker (11:23) combined to finish 12th overall.
The junior girls were in top form, particularly the u15 and u17/u20 ladies teams who battled it out for a podium place. Lauren Flack pipped Lily Pearson on the first lap, as they both ran strongly to record 11 mins 16 secs and 11 mins 18 secs respectively for the 5th and 6th fastest laps by female athletes. Katie Bunyard (11:53) took the u15 girls ahead, and then Kiara Valkenburg (12:32) and Lois Ashcroft (12:25) brought them home as 3rd ladies team. Lauren was followed by Laura Howley (12:28), Abby Graham-Maw (12:48) and Issy Stockley (12:16) to take 4th ladies team.
The u13 girls were equally impressive as Chloe Royle (12:24), Sophie Osborn (12:13), Grace Fordham (12:28) and Riona Stockley (12:30) combined to finish an excellent 6th ladies team. Other athletes to impress included Gabby Ceccherini (11:37), Iris Brown (12:11), Matilda Moore (12:15) and Brooke Taylor (12:31) who helped the mixed age group teams finish 7th, 10th and 13th.
Full results: http://www.runningwithdavid.com/relayresultsdetails.php?rid=4
Junior teams:
U15 Girls - 3rd ladies - Lily Pearson 11.18, Katie Bunyard 11.53, Kiara Valkenburg 12.32, Lois Ashcroft 12.25
U20/U17W - 4th ladies - Lauren Flack 11.16, Laura Howley 12.28, Abby Graham-Maw 12.48, Issy Stockley 12.16
U13 Girls - 6th ladies - Chloe Royle 12.24, Sophie Osborn 12.13, Grace Fordham 12.28, Riona Stockley 12.30
U13/U15 girls - 7th ladies - Matilda Moore 12.15, Sophie Lomas 12.46, Lydia Orsborn 12.45, Phoebe Dunbar 12.45
U13/U15 girls - 10th ladies - Freya Staddle 12.36, Iris Brown 12.11, Charlotte Arkwright 13.01, Lily Smith 13.14
U13/U15 girls - 13th ladies - Gabby Ceccherini 11.37, Brooke Taylor 12.31, Abi Stafford 14.14, Matilda Laidlaw 13.50
Boys- 12th overall - Henry Smith 9.59, Jake Valkenburg 10.59, Dan Slaven 11.21, Joe Barker 11.23
Boys - Sam Ellis 12.39, Alex Chapman 12.57, Austen Fox 12.12
Over 50 athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers enjoyed the annual 4 x 1.8 mile relay in the scenic surroundings of Nonsuch Park.
Ollie Garrod recorded 9 mins 19 secs to lead the 117 teams home on the first lap but the senior men had to settle for 4th place overall with Sutton & District taking the victory. However, a great team performance by the veteran men’s team of Pete Dunbar (10:48), Chris Glencross (10:56), Dave Howell (11:09) and Stuart Flack (10:33) secured victory in the over-40 category. There was also a fine performance by the young boys team as Henry Smith (9:59), Jake Valkenburg (10:59), Dan Slaven (11:21) and Joe Barker (11:23) combined to finish 12th overall.
The junior girls were in top form, particularly the u15 and u17/u20 ladies teams who battled it out for a podium place. Lauren Flack pipped Lily Pearson on the first lap, as they both ran strongly to record 11 mins 16 secs and 11 mins 18 secs respectively for the 5th and 6th fastest laps by female athletes. Katie Bunyard (11:53) took the u15 girls ahead, and then Kiara Valkenburg (12:32) and Lois Ashcroft (12:25) brought them home as 3rd ladies team. Lauren was followed by Laura Howley (12:28), Abby Graham-Maw (12:48) and Issy Stockley (12:16) to take 4th ladies team.
The u13 girls were equally impressive as Chloe Royle (12:24), Sophie Osborn (12:13), Grace Fordham (12:28) and Riona Stockley (12:30) combined to finish an excellent 6th ladies team. Other athletes to impress included Gabby Ceccherini (11:37), Iris Brown (12:11), Matilda Moore (12:15) and Brooke Taylor (12:31) who helped the mixed age group teams finish 7th, 10th and 13th.
Full results: http://www.runningwithdavid.com/relayresultsdetails.php?rid=4
Junior teams:
U15 Girls - 3rd ladies - Lily Pearson 11.18, Katie Bunyard 11.53, Kiara Valkenburg 12.32, Lois Ashcroft 12.25
U20/U17W - 4th ladies - Lauren Flack 11.16, Laura Howley 12.28, Abby Graham-Maw 12.48, Issy Stockley 12.16
U13 Girls - 6th ladies - Chloe Royle 12.24, Sophie Osborn 12.13, Grace Fordham 12.28, Riona Stockley 12.30
U13/U15 girls - 7th ladies - Matilda Moore 12.15, Sophie Lomas 12.46, Lydia Orsborn 12.45, Phoebe Dunbar 12.45
U13/U15 girls - 10th ladies - Freya Staddle 12.36, Iris Brown 12.11, Charlotte Arkwright 13.01, Lily Smith 13.14
U13/U15 girls - 13th ladies - Gabby Ceccherini 11.37, Brooke Taylor 12.31, Abi Stafford 14.14, Matilda Laidlaw 13.50
Boys- 12th overall - Henry Smith 9.59, Jake Valkenburg 10.59, Dan Slaven 11.21, Joe Barker 11.23
Boys - Sam Ellis 12.39, Alex Chapman 12.57, Austen Fox 12.12
British Athletics Championships, Birmingham, 1 July 2018
Congratulations to Rosie Clarke on becoming British Champion for the 3000m steeplechase and qualifying for the European Championships in Berlin!
Congratulations to Rosie Clarke on becoming British Champion for the 3000m steeplechase and qualifying for the European Championships in Berlin!
Summer Athletics courses for u18s
See below for details of the summer athletics courses being run by Di.
See below for details of the summer athletics courses being run by Di.
Imber Court Relays, 26 June 2018
A dominant display at the Imber Court Relays saw us pick up 4 of the 5 prizes! Full results here:
http://www.26point2.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ImberCourtRelays-2018-Results.xlsx
A dominant display at the Imber Court Relays saw us pick up 4 of the 5 prizes! Full results here:
http://www.26point2.co.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ImberCourtRelays-2018-Results.xlsx
Southern Athletics League, Uxbridge, 23 June 2018
A weakened team from Epsom & Ewell Harriers travelled to Uxbridge to compete in the Southern Athletics League but a great team effort with lots of athletes filling gaps in the team helped them secure third place in a tight match. Hillingdon claimed the win with 205.5 points, with Yeovil second (182.5), Epsom third (163.5) and Kingston fourth (161.5).
The men found wins hard to come by but Daniel Roffey had a great win in the high jump, clearing 1m 81, and Ollie Garrod was 2nd A string in a high quality 5000m in a big personal of 15 mins 17.9 secs. Phil Mackie and James Thomas secured good points in the 100m hurdles with two second places and Ben Boardman performed well for 2nd in the triple jump with 12m 10. In the javelin, Ian Frankish (36m 86) and Alex Hawkins (36m 58) had great throws for 2nd A string and 1st B string.
It was a different story for the women who claimed a number of wins; there was a double victory for Steph Crouch (13.2 secs) and Arin Rance (13.4 secs) in the 100m while Naomi Lenane (5 mins 5.9 secs) and Di Norman (5 mins 14.4 secs) were well clear of the rest of the field in the 1500m. Di teamed up with Katrina Fidler for another double win in the pole vault and also won the high jump (1m 55). There were also great second places for Lauren Flack in the 800m (2 mins 27.7 secs) and Helen Tyrell in the 5000m (12 mins 39.0 secs).
Full results / updated league table will be on the SAL website:
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/2018_division2w.html
A weakened team from Epsom & Ewell Harriers travelled to Uxbridge to compete in the Southern Athletics League but a great team effort with lots of athletes filling gaps in the team helped them secure third place in a tight match. Hillingdon claimed the win with 205.5 points, with Yeovil second (182.5), Epsom third (163.5) and Kingston fourth (161.5).
The men found wins hard to come by but Daniel Roffey had a great win in the high jump, clearing 1m 81, and Ollie Garrod was 2nd A string in a high quality 5000m in a big personal of 15 mins 17.9 secs. Phil Mackie and James Thomas secured good points in the 100m hurdles with two second places and Ben Boardman performed well for 2nd in the triple jump with 12m 10. In the javelin, Ian Frankish (36m 86) and Alex Hawkins (36m 58) had great throws for 2nd A string and 1st B string.
It was a different story for the women who claimed a number of wins; there was a double victory for Steph Crouch (13.2 secs) and Arin Rance (13.4 secs) in the 100m while Naomi Lenane (5 mins 5.9 secs) and Di Norman (5 mins 14.4 secs) were well clear of the rest of the field in the 1500m. Di teamed up with Katrina Fidler for another double win in the pole vault and also won the high jump (1m 55). There were also great second places for Lauren Flack in the 800m (2 mins 27.7 secs) and Helen Tyrell in the 5000m (12 mins 39.0 secs).
Full results / updated league table will be on the SAL website:
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/2018_division2w.html
South East Schools Inter-Counties, Crawley, 16 June 2018
Athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers helped Surrey Schools to second place in the South East Schools Inter-Country Competition at Crawley behind a strong Kent team.
In the junior girls, Lily Pearson and Ellie Taylor were on top form as they both recorded new personal bests; Lily stopped the clock at 2 mins 16.54 secs to finish 3rd overall (1st B string) in the 800m while Ellie recorded 11.62 seconds for 2nd in the B string 75m hurdles. There was also a B string victory for Adam Coates who leapt 5m85 for 4th overall in the inter boys long jump and Josh Brown threw 16m58 to claim 9th in the junior boys hammer.
Elsewhere, there was another club record for Rosie Clarke as she sliced 4 seconds off her personal best to record 4 mins 07.69 secs for 1500m in Germany. Closer to home, there were more personal bests in the Richmond 10K, incorporating the Surrey Championships, as Ollie Garrod claimed Gold in 31 mins 54 secs and Izzy Brinsden claimed Silver in 36 mins 45 secs.
Athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers helped Surrey Schools to second place in the South East Schools Inter-Country Competition at Crawley behind a strong Kent team.
In the junior girls, Lily Pearson and Ellie Taylor were on top form as they both recorded new personal bests; Lily stopped the clock at 2 mins 16.54 secs to finish 3rd overall (1st B string) in the 800m while Ellie recorded 11.62 seconds for 2nd in the B string 75m hurdles. There was also a B string victory for Adam Coates who leapt 5m85 for 4th overall in the inter boys long jump and Josh Brown threw 16m58 to claim 9th in the junior boys hammer.
Elsewhere, there was another club record for Rosie Clarke as she sliced 4 seconds off her personal best to record 4 mins 07.69 secs for 1500m in Germany. Closer to home, there were more personal bests in the Richmond 10K, incorporating the Surrey Championships, as Ollie Garrod claimed Gold in 31 mins 54 secs and Izzy Brinsden claimed Silver in 36 mins 45 secs.
Ebbisham League, 10 June 2018
Congratulations to the boys on another win in the Ebbisham League. In a close contest, it came down to the final event as the u15 boys who volunteered to make up the relay team secured the win by 3 points. Well done to everyone, particularly those who competed in less favoured events!
Congratulations to the boys on another win in the Ebbisham League. In a close contest, it came down to the final event as the u15 boys who volunteered to make up the relay team secured the win by 3 points. Well done to everyone, particularly those who competed in less favoured events!
Surrey Schools Championships, 9 June 2018
A total of 18 athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers qualified to represent their districts in the Surrey Schools Athletics Championships in Kingston, performing with distinction to take home seven medals.
Harriers were particularly successful in the jumps as Ben Boardman claimed gold in the senior boys triple jump with 12m94, and Adahna Ekoku leapt 5m39 to win gold in the senior girls long jump. While in the inter boys long jump, Adam Coates left it late to jump 6m01 and claim silver with his final jump.
The unluckiest athlete of the day was Ellie Taylor who was pipped on the line by just one hundredth of a second as she won silver in the junior girls 75m hurdles in 11.70 secs. Lily Pearson ran strongly for a brilliant silver in the junior girls 800m in a personal best of 2 mins 18.12 while Josh Brown also claimed silver in the hammer with another personal best of 21m18.
Another athlete performing at their best was Freya Taylor who dipped under 43 secs to take bronze in the 300m. In the inter girls, Lauren Flack claimed a great 5th place in the 800m final and Tia McKay was a fine 7th in the 200m final. There were also strong performances in the 1500m as Abby Graham-Maw came home 6th in the inter girls and Charlotte Tame was 9th in the junior girls.
Well done to everyone who qualified to represent their district. Full results here:
http://www.ssaa.org.uk
Gold 🥇
Adahna Ekoku SG Long jump
Ben Boardman SB Triple jump
Silver 🥈
Adam Coates IB Long jump
Josh Brown JB Hammer
Lily Pearson JG 800m
Ellie Taylor JG 75m Hurdles
Bronze 🥉
Freya Taylor JG 300m
Finalists
Ellie Taylor 4th Javelin
Lauren Flack 5th IG 800m final
Tia McKay 7th IG 200m final
1500m finals
Abby Graham-Maw 6th IG
Charlotte Tame 9th JG
Lois Ashcroft 12th JG
Katie Bunyard 15th JG
Henry Smith 11th IB
Gabby Ceccherini 4th JG 800m heat 2
Charlotte Williams 5th JG 200m heat 2
Jasmine Peel 6th IG 800m heat 1
A total of 18 athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers qualified to represent their districts in the Surrey Schools Athletics Championships in Kingston, performing with distinction to take home seven medals.
Harriers were particularly successful in the jumps as Ben Boardman claimed gold in the senior boys triple jump with 12m94, and Adahna Ekoku leapt 5m39 to win gold in the senior girls long jump. While in the inter boys long jump, Adam Coates left it late to jump 6m01 and claim silver with his final jump.
The unluckiest athlete of the day was Ellie Taylor who was pipped on the line by just one hundredth of a second as she won silver in the junior girls 75m hurdles in 11.70 secs. Lily Pearson ran strongly for a brilliant silver in the junior girls 800m in a personal best of 2 mins 18.12 while Josh Brown also claimed silver in the hammer with another personal best of 21m18.
Another athlete performing at their best was Freya Taylor who dipped under 43 secs to take bronze in the 300m. In the inter girls, Lauren Flack claimed a great 5th place in the 800m final and Tia McKay was a fine 7th in the 200m final. There were also strong performances in the 1500m as Abby Graham-Maw came home 6th in the inter girls and Charlotte Tame was 9th in the junior girls.
Well done to everyone who qualified to represent their district. Full results here:
http://www.ssaa.org.uk
Gold 🥇
Adahna Ekoku SG Long jump
Ben Boardman SB Triple jump
Silver 🥈
Adam Coates IB Long jump
Josh Brown JB Hammer
Lily Pearson JG 800m
Ellie Taylor JG 75m Hurdles
Bronze 🥉
Freya Taylor JG 300m
Finalists
Ellie Taylor 4th Javelin
Lauren Flack 5th IG 800m final
Tia McKay 7th IG 200m final
1500m finals
Abby Graham-Maw 6th IG
Charlotte Tame 9th JG
Lois Ashcroft 12th JG
Katie Bunyard 15th JG
Henry Smith 11th IB
Gabby Ceccherini 4th JG 800m heat 2
Charlotte Williams 5th JG 200m heat 2
Jasmine Peel 6th IG 800m heat 1
Dorking 10, incorporating Surrey Championships, 3 June 2018
Well done to everyone who completed the Dorking 10 in scorching conditions. Particular congratulations to Ollie Garrod who continued his great run of form to take the silver medal in the Surrey Championships in a personal best performance of 54 mins 9 secs.
Results
Ollie Garrod 54:09
Ryan Griffiths 59:00
Simon Bean 68:48
David Howell 71:58
Helen Tyrell 75:44
Rob Adnitt 77:27
Sheridan Marshall 77:46
Alan Bates 78:50
Gerry Smith 80:54
Sharmila Franks 81:21
Louise Hickmott 84:59
Vanda Caulfield 103:45 (had to stop to help another runner!)
Well done to everyone who completed the Dorking 10 in scorching conditions. Particular congratulations to Ollie Garrod who continued his great run of form to take the silver medal in the Surrey Championships in a personal best performance of 54 mins 9 secs.
Results
Ollie Garrod 54:09
Ryan Griffiths 59:00
Simon Bean 68:48
David Howell 71:58
Helen Tyrell 75:44
Rob Adnitt 77:27
Sheridan Marshall 77:46
Alan Bates 78:50
Gerry Smith 80:54
Sharmila Franks 81:21
Louise Hickmott 84:59
Vanda Caulfield 103:45 (had to stop to help another runner!)
Surrey Masters Championships, 3 June 2018
Lots of medals for the club in the Surrey Masters Championships. Full results attached below but particular congratulations to our Surrey Champions:
Adam Garel m55 100m
Dave Whittaker m70 100m, 200m
Rachel Waters w50 100m, 200m
Daniel Johnson m45 5000m
Mark Butler m55 400m
Sally Parry w40 400m, Javelin
Stuart Flack m40 1500m
Liz Sissons w70 Discus, Heavy Hammer, Hammer, Javelin, Shot
Catherine Korabiowska w75 Discus, Javelin, Shot
Emma Hickmott w45 Heavy Hammer, Hammer, Shot
Dave Blunt m60 Pole Vault
Lots of medals for the club in the Surrey Masters Championships. Full results attached below but particular congratulations to our Surrey Champions:
Adam Garel m55 100m
Dave Whittaker m70 100m, 200m
Rachel Waters w50 100m, 200m
Daniel Johnson m45 5000m
Mark Butler m55 400m
Sally Parry w40 400m, Javelin
Stuart Flack m40 1500m
Liz Sissons w70 Discus, Heavy Hammer, Hammer, Javelin, Shot
Catherine Korabiowska w75 Discus, Javelin, Shot
Emma Hickmott w45 Heavy Hammer, Hammer, Shot
Dave Blunt m60 Pole Vault
Lily B Athletics League, 2 June 2018
A real team effort by the girls helped them to victory in a close contest with 279 points, ahead of Herne Hill Harriers 262, South London Harriers 206, Sutton 158 and Reigate Priory 108. A great example of the team spirit was shown by Sophie Cox who made her pole vault debut and was rewarded with an u15 victory and an excellent 2m00 clearance.
Harriers dominated the 800m races with Lauren Flack (2 mins 23.2 secs) and Lily Pearson (2 mins 23.6 secs) taking commanding victories in the u17 and u15 races, with great support from Jess Winder and Gabby Ceccherini who both claimed B string victories. In the u13 race, Sophie Osborn was second to add to her sprint hurdles victory while Chloe Royle won the B string. Ellie Taylor scored well with a sprint hurdles and long jump double victory and there were also wins for Anna Pickup in the 200m, Emma Brady in the triple jump and Krystal Coleman in the javelin.
A real team effort by the girls helped them to victory in a close contest with 279 points, ahead of Herne Hill Harriers 262, South London Harriers 206, Sutton 158 and Reigate Priory 108. A great example of the team spirit was shown by Sophie Cox who made her pole vault debut and was rewarded with an u15 victory and an excellent 2m00 clearance.
Harriers dominated the 800m races with Lauren Flack (2 mins 23.2 secs) and Lily Pearson (2 mins 23.6 secs) taking commanding victories in the u17 and u15 races, with great support from Jess Winder and Gabby Ceccherini who both claimed B string victories. In the u13 race, Sophie Osborn was second to add to her sprint hurdles victory while Chloe Royle won the B string. Ellie Taylor scored well with a sprint hurdles and long jump double victory and there were also wins for Anna Pickup in the 200m, Emma Brady in the triple jump and Krystal Coleman in the javelin.
Surrey Schools Combined Events, 30 May 2018
Congratulations to our Surrey Schools Champions, Sophie Osborn who was a clear winner in the u13 girls competition, and Adam Coates who claimed the u17 boys title. Ellie Taylor and Freya Taylor also took silver and bronze in the u15s girls event. Well done all!
Congratulations to our Surrey Schools Champions, Sophie Osborn who was a clear winner in the u13 girls competition, and Adam Coates who claimed the u17 boys title. Ellie Taylor and Freya Taylor also took silver and bronze in the u15s girls event. Well done all!
British Road Mile Championships, 27 May 2018
Harriers were in action at the Westminster Mile which incorporated the British Road Mile Championships.
Rosie Clarke warmed up for her 3000m steeplechase at the Rome Diamond League by claiming a bronze medal, completing the mile in 4 mins 38 secs, just behind Melissa Courtney of Poole AC and Sarah McDonald of Birchfield Harriers. In the junior races, the leading performances were by Lauren Flack who finished strongly to take a great 11th in the u17 girls, Lily Pearson who was an excellent 21st in the u15 girls and Gabby Ceccherini who had a fine run to claim 12th in the u13 girls.
The team results have not yet been published but the u13s girls should be highly placed as Gabby had excellent support with Lois Ashcroft in 22nd and Sophie Osborn just behind in 23rd. There was also great packing by the u13s boys as Jake Valkenburg was first home in 28th with Joe Barker 33rd, James Birbeck 38th and Cillian Houston 42nd.
In the u15 girls, Lily was backed up well by Abby Graham-Maw 37th, Matilda Moore 41st, Kiara Valkenburg 46th and Charlotte Arkwright 51st, while Sam Ellis was 48th in the u15 boys. The u13 girls showed good depth as the A team were backed up well by Grace Fordham 35th, Sophie Desmond 48th, Zoe Double 49th and Matilda Laidlaw 53rd.
In the British Masters Simon Bean (M55) finished 8th in a highly competitive field in 5:26 . He then completed the 10000 the following day in 38:47 (SB) and came 5th in his age group..
Harriers were in action at the Westminster Mile which incorporated the British Road Mile Championships.
Rosie Clarke warmed up for her 3000m steeplechase at the Rome Diamond League by claiming a bronze medal, completing the mile in 4 mins 38 secs, just behind Melissa Courtney of Poole AC and Sarah McDonald of Birchfield Harriers. In the junior races, the leading performances were by Lauren Flack who finished strongly to take a great 11th in the u17 girls, Lily Pearson who was an excellent 21st in the u15 girls and Gabby Ceccherini who had a fine run to claim 12th in the u13 girls.
The team results have not yet been published but the u13s girls should be highly placed as Gabby had excellent support with Lois Ashcroft in 22nd and Sophie Osborn just behind in 23rd. There was also great packing by the u13s boys as Jake Valkenburg was first home in 28th with Joe Barker 33rd, James Birbeck 38th and Cillian Houston 42nd.
In the u15 girls, Lily was backed up well by Abby Graham-Maw 37th, Matilda Moore 41st, Kiara Valkenburg 46th and Charlotte Arkwright 51st, while Sam Ellis was 48th in the u15 boys. The u13 girls showed good depth as the A team were backed up well by Grace Fordham 35th, Sophie Desmond 48th, Zoe Double 49th and Matilda Laidlaw 53rd.
In the British Masters Simon Bean (M55) finished 8th in a highly competitive field in 5:26 . He then completed the 10000 the following day in 38:47 (SB) and came 5th in his age group..
SCVAC league, Ewell Court 21 May 2018
A great turnout saw the club to a double victory as both the men and women made the most of home advantage to claim wins in the opening fixture at Ewell Court.
The women won with 121 points ahead of Hercules Wimbledon (109) and Kingston (81). Harriers dominated the throws, taking a clean sweep in the discus and the hammer with wins in both events for Emma Hickmott (v35), Wendy Dunsford (v50) and Liz Sissons (v60). Elsewhere in the field, Lisa Boland claimed a clear victory in the long jump with 4m 31. Wins were hard to come by on the track but a combination of second places and an excellent win in the 4x400m secured the team victory.
It was a little tighter for the men as they claimed victory with 158 points, just 5 points clear of Hercules Wimbledon, with Kingston pipping Striders of Croydon for third. On the track, Terry Bissett took the v70 200m in 30.7 seconds and Simon Bean won the v50 3000m in 10 mins 36.5. In the field, there were pole vault victories for John Andrews, who took the v50 win with 3m 05, and Dave Blunt who took the v60 win with 2m 85. The win for the men was secured by a great team performance with numerous second places and B string wins.
Men’s team manager Dave Whitaker is delighted with the win against very strong opposition!
"Well done to everyone who took part (and that includes the outstanding non-scorers). There were some amazing performances. And more to come, I hope" says Dave. "I’ve already started assembling the Team for Match 3 and I’ll let you see it in plenty of time. Meanwhile, enjoy the moment. We’re on our way back!"
A great turnout saw the club to a double victory as both the men and women made the most of home advantage to claim wins in the opening fixture at Ewell Court.
The women won with 121 points ahead of Hercules Wimbledon (109) and Kingston (81). Harriers dominated the throws, taking a clean sweep in the discus and the hammer with wins in both events for Emma Hickmott (v35), Wendy Dunsford (v50) and Liz Sissons (v60). Elsewhere in the field, Lisa Boland claimed a clear victory in the long jump with 4m 31. Wins were hard to come by on the track but a combination of second places and an excellent win in the 4x400m secured the team victory.
It was a little tighter for the men as they claimed victory with 158 points, just 5 points clear of Hercules Wimbledon, with Kingston pipping Striders of Croydon for third. On the track, Terry Bissett took the v70 200m in 30.7 seconds and Simon Bean won the v50 3000m in 10 mins 36.5. In the field, there were pole vault victories for John Andrews, who took the v50 win with 3m 05, and Dave Blunt who took the v60 win with 2m 85. The win for the men was secured by a great team performance with numerous second places and B string wins.
Men’s team manager Dave Whitaker is delighted with the win against very strong opposition!
"Well done to everyone who took part (and that includes the outstanding non-scorers). There were some amazing performances. And more to come, I hope" says Dave. "I’ve already started assembling the Team for Match 3 and I’ll let you see it in plenty of time. Meanwhile, enjoy the moment. We’re on our way back!"
Surrey Championships, 12/13 May 2018
Epsom & Ewell Harriers had a successful weekend at the Surrey Championships in Kingston taking home 11 medals across the age groups.
Conrad Norman took the u13 800m gold in style in 2 mins 19 secs to rank him 8th in the UK this year. He was joined in the final by Jake Valkenburg who also performed brilliantly to finish 6th in a personal best of 2 mins 27 secs. Harriers’ other champion was Ellie Taylor who claimed gold in the u15 long jump with a personal best of 5m06, to add to her silver in the 75m hurdles.
Adam Coates took silver in the u17 long jump (6m22 pb), as well as a brilliant 4th position in the 400m (51.99 secs pb), while there were 4 silvers for Di Norman in the high jump, long jump, shot and javelin. Lily Pearson claimed bronze with an excellent run in a high quality u15 800m, to add to her fine 4th in the 200m (27.80 secs pb). And there were bronze medals for Josh Brown in the u15 hammer and Emma Jardine in the 400m hurdles.
The high quality and depth in Surrey was demonstrated in a number of events were Harriers athletes delivered outstanding performances but were not enough to claim a medal. In the u13 girls 1500m, Chloe Royle recorded 5 mins 12 secs (38th fastest in the UK this year) and Riona Stockley recorded 5 mins 15 secs (47th fastest in the UK) to finish 6th and 9th respectively. It was similar story in the u13 boys 1500m where Joe Barker dipped under 5 minutes for the first time to finish 7th, and Dan Slaven finished 9th in 5 mins 4 secs. There was also a fine 4th for Freya Taylor in the u15 300m in 43.78.
Full Hercules here:
https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=233124
Epsom & Ewell Harriers had a successful weekend at the Surrey Championships in Kingston taking home 11 medals across the age groups.
Conrad Norman took the u13 800m gold in style in 2 mins 19 secs to rank him 8th in the UK this year. He was joined in the final by Jake Valkenburg who also performed brilliantly to finish 6th in a personal best of 2 mins 27 secs. Harriers’ other champion was Ellie Taylor who claimed gold in the u15 long jump with a personal best of 5m06, to add to her silver in the 75m hurdles.
Adam Coates took silver in the u17 long jump (6m22 pb), as well as a brilliant 4th position in the 400m (51.99 secs pb), while there were 4 silvers for Di Norman in the high jump, long jump, shot and javelin. Lily Pearson claimed bronze with an excellent run in a high quality u15 800m, to add to her fine 4th in the 200m (27.80 secs pb). And there were bronze medals for Josh Brown in the u15 hammer and Emma Jardine in the 400m hurdles.
The high quality and depth in Surrey was demonstrated in a number of events were Harriers athletes delivered outstanding performances but were not enough to claim a medal. In the u13 girls 1500m, Chloe Royle recorded 5 mins 12 secs (38th fastest in the UK this year) and Riona Stockley recorded 5 mins 15 secs (47th fastest in the UK) to finish 6th and 9th respectively. It was similar story in the u13 boys 1500m where Joe Barker dipped under 5 minutes for the first time to finish 7th, and Dan Slaven finished 9th in 5 mins 4 secs. There was also a fine 4th for Freya Taylor in the u15 300m in 43.78.
Full Hercules here:
https://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=233124
Lily B League, 5 May 2018
Epsom & Ewell Harriers claimed victory in the opening Lily B Girls League fixture with 277 points, ahead of Croydon (241 points), Sutton, South London, Walton and Holland Sports.
Harriers were dominant in the middle distance events claiming 9 wins and 3 second places. Highlight of the day was an u15 800m victory by Lily Pearson who recorded 2 minutes 18.6 to place her in the top 15 in the UK this year. Lily was supported well by Lois Ashcroft who took the B string victory and there was also a double in the u17 800m where Lauren Flack was a clear winner in the A string and Jess Winder won the B string. In the u13s, Sophie Osborne was 2nd A strong and Chloe Royle claimed the B string victory.
It was a similar story in the 1500m. In a high quality u13 race, Riona Stockley was 2nd A string in 5 minutes 20.2 and Grace Fordham was 2nd B string in 5.21.6 as both recorded times which place them in the top 50 in the UK this year. There were another double victory in the u17s (A1 Abby Graham-Maw, B1 Beth Hammond) and good points in the u15s (A1 Kiara Valkenburg, B2 Katie Bunyard).
Wins were harder to come by in the sprints against tough competition but Amy Catcheside won the 300m hurdles and there were second places for Freya Taylor in the 75m hurdles and Anna Pickup in the 100m. In the field events, there was a double win in the u17 triple jump (A1 Emma Brady, B1 Emma Linteri) and B string victories by Tia McKay (u17 javelin), Grace Fordham (u13 javelin), Krystal Coleman (u13 Discus) and Sophie Osborn (u13 long jump).
Epsom & Ewell Harriers claimed victory in the opening Lily B Girls League fixture with 277 points, ahead of Croydon (241 points), Sutton, South London, Walton and Holland Sports.
Harriers were dominant in the middle distance events claiming 9 wins and 3 second places. Highlight of the day was an u15 800m victory by Lily Pearson who recorded 2 minutes 18.6 to place her in the top 15 in the UK this year. Lily was supported well by Lois Ashcroft who took the B string victory and there was also a double in the u17 800m where Lauren Flack was a clear winner in the A string and Jess Winder won the B string. In the u13s, Sophie Osborne was 2nd A strong and Chloe Royle claimed the B string victory.
It was a similar story in the 1500m. In a high quality u13 race, Riona Stockley was 2nd A string in 5 minutes 20.2 and Grace Fordham was 2nd B string in 5.21.6 as both recorded times which place them in the top 50 in the UK this year. There were another double victory in the u17s (A1 Abby Graham-Maw, B1 Beth Hammond) and good points in the u15s (A1 Kiara Valkenburg, B2 Katie Bunyard).
Wins were harder to come by in the sprints against tough competition but Amy Catcheside won the 300m hurdles and there were second places for Freya Taylor in the 75m hurdles and Anna Pickup in the 100m. In the field events, there was a double win in the u17 triple jump (A1 Emma Brady, B1 Emma Linteri) and B string victories by Tia McKay (u17 javelin), Grace Fordham (u13 javelin), Krystal Coleman (u13 Discus) and Sophie Osborn (u13 long jump).
Ebbisham League, 29 April 2018
Epsom & Ewell Harriers excelled in the Ebbisham League division 2 match in chilly conditions on Sunday. Great team work helped the team to a big win with 134 points, 24 points clear of their nearest rivals Walton.
Jake Valkenburg recorded a personal best of 2 mins 30.7 secs to take a clear win in the u13 800m, as well as a B string victory in the Javelin. It was a double victory in the 800M as Joe Barker claimed the B string win to add to his A string victory in the 75m hurdles, as well as 2nd A string in the high jump, to claim the most points for the club on the day.
There was another double victory in the u13 200m as Eliot Ferguson and Luis Richardson combined to take maximum points, while Luis also won the B string long jump. Epsom claimed good points in the shorter sprint (Henry Browning A2 and Forbes Margrave B1) and the 1500M (Hayden Gale A2 and Dan Slaven B1) and there was also a javelin victory for Callum Howson.
Points were harder to pick up in the u15 age group but Josh Brown claimed 2nd A in the javelin, with James Birbeck providing good support to take the B string victory, and Jago Green claimed 1st B in the discus.
Epsom & Ewell Harriers excelled in the Ebbisham League division 2 match in chilly conditions on Sunday. Great team work helped the team to a big win with 134 points, 24 points clear of their nearest rivals Walton.
Jake Valkenburg recorded a personal best of 2 mins 30.7 secs to take a clear win in the u13 800m, as well as a B string victory in the Javelin. It was a double victory in the 800M as Joe Barker claimed the B string win to add to his A string victory in the 75m hurdles, as well as 2nd A string in the high jump, to claim the most points for the club on the day.
There was another double victory in the u13 200m as Eliot Ferguson and Luis Richardson combined to take maximum points, while Luis also won the B string long jump. Epsom claimed good points in the shorter sprint (Henry Browning A2 and Forbes Margrave B1) and the 1500M (Hayden Gale A2 and Dan Slaven B1) and there was also a javelin victory for Callum Howson.
Points were harder to pick up in the u15 age group but Josh Brown claimed 2nd A in the javelin, with James Birbeck providing good support to take the B string victory, and Jago Green claimed 1st B in the discus.
London Mini Marathon, 22 April 2018
Congratulations to all the junior Harriers who ran the mini marathon today. We had an amazing 17 runners - not bad for a club not based in London so many of our runners aren’t eligible to compete!
Well done all - some amazing performances! 👋😀
U13 Girls
23rd Lois Ashcroft
27th Riona Stockley
36th Katie Bunyard
53rd Sophie Desmond
61st Chloe Royle
63rd Lydia Orsborn
72nd Iris Brown
105th Zoe Double
145th Gabby Ceccherini
U15 Girls
44th Lily Pearson
68th Matilda Moore
77th Kiara Valkenburg
U17 Girls
33rd Issy Stockley
41st Laura Howley
84th Alice Banfield
U13 Boys
18th Conrad Norman
63rd Finlay Robinson
U17 Boys
78th Callum Morley
Apologies if I’ve missed anyone. Full results here:
http://results-2018.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/2018/minimarathon/
Congratulations to all the junior Harriers who ran the mini marathon today. We had an amazing 17 runners - not bad for a club not based in London so many of our runners aren’t eligible to compete!
Well done all - some amazing performances! 👋😀
U13 Girls
23rd Lois Ashcroft
27th Riona Stockley
36th Katie Bunyard
53rd Sophie Desmond
61st Chloe Royle
63rd Lydia Orsborn
72nd Iris Brown
105th Zoe Double
145th Gabby Ceccherini
U15 Girls
44th Lily Pearson
68th Matilda Moore
77th Kiara Valkenburg
U17 Girls
33rd Issy Stockley
41st Laura Howley
84th Alice Banfield
U13 Boys
18th Conrad Norman
63rd Finlay Robinson
U17 Boys
78th Callum Morley
Apologies if I’ve missed anyone. Full results here:
http://results-2018.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/2018/minimarathon/
Inspirational Rosie!
Thank you to Rosie Clarke for paying us a visit. It was great to see you and we look forward to cheering you on to more success!
Thank you to Rosie Clarke for paying us a visit. It was great to see you and we look forward to cheering you on to more success!
Southern Athletics League, Woking, 14 April 2018
After promotion last year, Epsom & Ewell Harriers started their Southern Athletics League campaign in division 2 West and the young squad performed well to take third place in a close contest behind Woking and Newbury, with North Devon in fourth.
The men dominated the jumps with double A and B-string victories in both the long jump (A1 Dan Roffey 6m 15, B1 Adam Coates 5m 96) and triple jump (A1 Matt Pullan 12m36, B1 Ben Boardman 12m05). Dan Roffey also won the high jump in 1m 82, while Adahna Ekoku claimed victory in the women’s long jump with 5m 46.
In the throws, Ian Frankish was victorious in the men’s shot put with 11m 51 while there was a double victory for sisters Di Norman (A1 11m 29) and Jo Bennett (B1 9m 40) in the women’s shot and Wendy Dunsford was first B-string with 20m 46 in the discus.
Di Norman added victory in the 2000m steeplechase to her shot put win for an unusual double. Elsewhere on the track, there was a fine double victory in the women’s 3000m (A1 Izzy Brinsden 10:21.4, B1 Alice Germana 10:55.8) and Emma Jardine won the 400mH in 74.2 seconds.
See SAL website for current league table and full results:
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/2018.html
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/2018_division2w.html
After promotion last year, Epsom & Ewell Harriers started their Southern Athletics League campaign in division 2 West and the young squad performed well to take third place in a close contest behind Woking and Newbury, with North Devon in fourth.
The men dominated the jumps with double A and B-string victories in both the long jump (A1 Dan Roffey 6m 15, B1 Adam Coates 5m 96) and triple jump (A1 Matt Pullan 12m36, B1 Ben Boardman 12m05). Dan Roffey also won the high jump in 1m 82, while Adahna Ekoku claimed victory in the women’s long jump with 5m 46.
In the throws, Ian Frankish was victorious in the men’s shot put with 11m 51 while there was a double victory for sisters Di Norman (A1 11m 29) and Jo Bennett (B1 9m 40) in the women’s shot and Wendy Dunsford was first B-string with 20m 46 in the discus.
Di Norman added victory in the 2000m steeplechase to her shot put win for an unusual double. Elsewhere on the track, there was a fine double victory in the women’s 3000m (A1 Izzy Brinsden 10:21.4, B1 Alice Germana 10:55.8) and Emma Jardine won the 400mH in 74.2 seconds.
See SAL website for current league table and full results:
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/2018.html
https://www.southernathletics.org.uk/2018_division2w.html
FOURTH IN COMMONWEALTH GAMES FOR ROSIE!
There has been lots to celebrate for Epsom & Ewell Harriers in the last week.
Rosie Clarke had a fantastic run in the 3000m steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games in Australia. The race started slowly but as the pace increased, Rosie battled hard to stay in contention. A bronze medal was in sight with a lap to go but she had to settle for a fine 4th position in 9 mins 36.29. Amazing running Rosie!
Back at home in the Ewell road race; the senior A team of Ollie Garrod 2nd, Andy Salmon 6th, Steve Winder 7th and Ryan Griffiths 12th won a close contest by 4 points from Croydon and the junior A team of Henry Smith 6th, Dan Roffey 7th, Adam Coates 11th and Callum Morley 12th performed well to take 2nd overall. There were also fine runs by James Birbeck, Dan Slaven and Jake Valkenburg who were 2nd, 3rd and 4th u13 boys.
The club dominated the girls age groups. Sophie Lomas had a brilliant run finishing 1st u13 girl, and the club also had 3rd to 7th with Riona Stockley, Grace Fordham, Sophie Desmond, Phoebe Dunbar and Lois Ashcroft. Izzy Stockley and Lauren Flack took the top 2 places in the u17s while Kiara Valkenburg and Lily Pearson were 2nd and 3rd in the u15s.
Full results attached below:
There has been lots to celebrate for Epsom & Ewell Harriers in the last week.
Rosie Clarke had a fantastic run in the 3000m steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games in Australia. The race started slowly but as the pace increased, Rosie battled hard to stay in contention. A bronze medal was in sight with a lap to go but she had to settle for a fine 4th position in 9 mins 36.29. Amazing running Rosie!
Back at home in the Ewell road race; the senior A team of Ollie Garrod 2nd, Andy Salmon 6th, Steve Winder 7th and Ryan Griffiths 12th won a close contest by 4 points from Croydon and the junior A team of Henry Smith 6th, Dan Roffey 7th, Adam Coates 11th and Callum Morley 12th performed well to take 2nd overall. There were also fine runs by James Birbeck, Dan Slaven and Jake Valkenburg who were 2nd, 3rd and 4th u13 boys.
The club dominated the girls age groups. Sophie Lomas had a brilliant run finishing 1st u13 girl, and the club also had 3rd to 7th with Riona Stockley, Grace Fordham, Sophie Desmond, Phoebe Dunbar and Lois Ashcroft. Izzy Stockley and Lauren Flack took the top 2 places in the u17s while Kiara Valkenburg and Lily Pearson were 2nd and 3rd in the u15s.
Full results attached below:
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Draft updated club records
Attached are draft updated club records based on information from Power of 10. Please let me know ([email protected]) if you spot any errors or omissions.
Attached are draft updated club records based on information from Power of 10. Please let me know ([email protected]) if you spot any errors or omissions.
| eande-club-records-men_1_april_2018.doc |
| eande-club-records-women_1_april_2018.doc |
Club records tumble again!
A small number of Harriers competed in the Bracknell Open meeting on 31 March with considerable success.
Sophie Osborn won the 600m in 1 mins 49.44 secs to break the u13 club record and go to 6th on the UK rankings. In the sprints, Anna Pickup took another u13 club record with a win over 150m in 20.28 secs and Charlotte Williams recorded a personal best of 28.56 secs over 200m. Gabby Ceccherini opened her season with 2 mins 41.65 over 800m.
Full results here:
http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=226076
The third club record of the week went to Rosie Clarke who broke her own 1500m record in Nathan, Australia. In a race won by fellow GB international Laura Weightman, Rosie finished 5th in 4 mins 11.24 secs, showing that she is in good form ahead of the Commonwealth Games in which she will compete in the 3000m steeplechase next Wednesday 11 April at 10.45am.
A small number of Harriers competed in the Bracknell Open meeting on 31 March with considerable success.
Sophie Osborn won the 600m in 1 mins 49.44 secs to break the u13 club record and go to 6th on the UK rankings. In the sprints, Anna Pickup took another u13 club record with a win over 150m in 20.28 secs and Charlotte Williams recorded a personal best of 28.56 secs over 200m. Gabby Ceccherini opened her season with 2 mins 41.65 over 800m.
Full results here:
http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=226076
The third club record of the week went to Rosie Clarke who broke her own 1500m record in Nathan, Australia. In a race won by fellow GB international Laura Weightman, Rosie finished 5th in 4 mins 11.24 secs, showing that she is in good form ahead of the Commonwealth Games in which she will compete in the 3000m steeplechase next Wednesday 11 April at 10.45am.
SLAN, Tooting, 24 March 2018 - Club Record for Anna
The junior athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers started the summer season in style with lots of personal best performances at the South London open athletics meeting in Tooting.
There was a record breaking performance by Anna Pickup who stormed around 200m in 27.61 secs to break the under 13 club record and place 5th in the UK rankings. Ellie Taylor won the u15 75m hurdles in 12.18 secs and Amy Catcheside took 2nd in the u17 80m Hurdles in 15.7 secs.
The club took a clean sweep in the girls 800m. Lauren Flack dominated the race, pulling clear on the second lap to record a big personal best of 2 mins 24.29. She was followed home by Sophie Lomas who was 1st u15 in 2 mins 30.60 and Sophie Osborne who was 1st u13 in 2 mins 34.70. In the boys race, Callum Morley had a great debut to finish 2nd in 2 mins 11.80 and he was closely followed by Alex Gurteen who finished 3rd in 2 mins 12.79.
Apologies to those not mentioned above but full results have only just been released. See http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=235467
The junior athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers started the summer season in style with lots of personal best performances at the South London open athletics meeting in Tooting.
There was a record breaking performance by Anna Pickup who stormed around 200m in 27.61 secs to break the under 13 club record and place 5th in the UK rankings. Ellie Taylor won the u15 75m hurdles in 12.18 secs and Amy Catcheside took 2nd in the u17 80m Hurdles in 15.7 secs.
The club took a clean sweep in the girls 800m. Lauren Flack dominated the race, pulling clear on the second lap to record a big personal best of 2 mins 24.29. She was followed home by Sophie Lomas who was 1st u15 in 2 mins 30.60 and Sophie Osborne who was 1st u13 in 2 mins 34.70. In the boys race, Callum Morley had a great debut to finish 2nd in 2 mins 11.80 and he was closely followed by Alex Gurteen who finished 3rd in 2 mins 12.79.
Apologies to those not mentioned above but full results have only just been released. See http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=235467
British Masters Indoor Athletics Championships, Lee Valley, 10/11 March 2018
Epsom & Ewell Harriers took home a magnificent haul of 28 medals from the British Masters Indoor Athletics Championships for athletes aged over 35.
Former GB heptathlete, Di Norman claimed 6 golds and a silver including a win over 800m as well as a clean sweep in the jumps plus shot put and javelin gold. Not far behind in the medal count was Liz Sissons who claimed 4 golds and a silver in the throws.
Fresh from her recent British Record in the w65 pole vault, Sue Dassie cleared 2m 00 to take the British title together with 3 silvers in the 60m, 200m and shot putt. Dave Blunt also claimed gold in the m60 pole vault and in the sprints there was a w50 60m/200m double gold for Angela Bates and Terry Bissett took gold in the m70 400m.
Other medals were won by:
Lisa Borland w35 60m 3rd
Terry Bissett m70 200m 3rd
John Andrews m50 PV 2nd
Wendy Dunsford w55 SP 2nd HT 3rd
Emma Hickmott w45 HT 2nd
Full results here:
http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=224188&pagenum=1#60
Epsom & Ewell Harriers took home a magnificent haul of 28 medals from the British Masters Indoor Athletics Championships for athletes aged over 35.
Former GB heptathlete, Di Norman claimed 6 golds and a silver including a win over 800m as well as a clean sweep in the jumps plus shot put and javelin gold. Not far behind in the medal count was Liz Sissons who claimed 4 golds and a silver in the throws.
Fresh from her recent British Record in the w65 pole vault, Sue Dassie cleared 2m 00 to take the British title together with 3 silvers in the 60m, 200m and shot putt. Dave Blunt also claimed gold in the m60 pole vault and in the sprints there was a w50 60m/200m double gold for Angela Bates and Terry Bissett took gold in the m70 400m.
Other medals were won by:
Lisa Borland w35 60m 3rd
Terry Bissett m70 200m 3rd
John Andrews m50 PV 2nd
Wendy Dunsford w55 SP 2nd HT 3rd
Emma Hickmott w45 HT 2nd
Full results here:
http://www.thepowerof10.info/results/results.aspx?meetingid=224188&pagenum=1#60
UK Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships, Loughborough, 10 March 2018
There was success for Harriers at the UK Inter-Counties Cross-Country Championships in Loughborough as Izzy Brinsden finished a fabulous 24th helping Surrey claim the senior women’s team gold.
In the younger age groups there were fine runs by Sophie Lomas, who finished 52nd in the u13 girls despite running the last 1km with only one shoe, Conrad Norman (41st in the u13 boys) and Kiara Valkenburg (124th in the u15 girls).
Full results here: http://www.uka.org.uk/competitions/the-british-athletics-cross-challenge/
There was success for Harriers at the UK Inter-Counties Cross-Country Championships in Loughborough as Izzy Brinsden finished a fabulous 24th helping Surrey claim the senior women’s team gold.
In the younger age groups there were fine runs by Sophie Lomas, who finished 52nd in the u13 girls despite running the last 1km with only one shoe, Conrad Norman (41st in the u13 boys) and Kiara Valkenburg (124th in the u15 girls).
Full results here: http://www.uka.org.uk/competitions/the-british-athletics-cross-challenge/
Downs League 2017/18 - Team Champions U13 Boys and U13 Girls
The final League results have been released and it has been confirmed that both the u13 boys and u13 girls teams were league champions!
There were also some fantastic individual results:
* Joe McDonald - 5th U11 boys
* Dan Slaven - 2nd U13 boys
* Jake Valkenburg - 4th U13 boys
* Grace Fordham - 2nd U13 girls
Team results:
U11 boys 4th
U11 girls 3rd 🥉
U13 boys 1st 🥇
U13 girls 1st 🥇
U15 boys 8th
U15 girls 2nd 🥈
Well done all! See below for full results.
The final League results have been released and it has been confirmed that both the u13 boys and u13 girls teams were league champions!
There were also some fantastic individual results:
* Joe McDonald - 5th U11 boys
* Dan Slaven - 2nd U13 boys
* Jake Valkenburg - 4th U13 boys
* Grace Fordham - 2nd U13 girls
Team results:
U11 boys 4th
U11 girls 3rd 🥉
U13 boys 1st 🥇
U13 girls 1st 🥇
U15 boys 8th
U15 girls 2nd 🥈
Well done all! See below for full results.
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National Cross Country Championships, 24 February 2018
A strong team of 35 athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers travelled to the iconic Parliament Hill Fields, Hampstead Heath, to take on the best athletes in the country at the National Cross Country Championships.
With around 7,000 runners across the 10 races, athletes tackled a testing course consisting of tough hills and long stretches of leg-sapping mud. The highest finish of the day was by Kiara Valkenburg who had a magnificent run to finish 15th, leading the under 15 girls team to 30th position, but there was an equally impressive run by Izzy Brinsden who finished 21st out of over 1,000 finishers in the senior women’s race.
The best team performance came in the under 13 boys race; in a field of 570 runners, Conrad Norman finished 44th, Dan Slaven 132nd, Hayden Gale 196th and Joe Barker 221st to help the team to a brilliant 16th. This was almost matched by the under 13 girls team who finished 18th with Sophie Lomas 101st, Riona Stockley 118th, Grace Fordham 133rd and Chloe Royle 228th.
Great packing by the under 17 girls saw the team take 25th overall with Lauren Flack 179th, Laura Howley 191st, Lucy Fisher 195th, and Alice Banfield 221st. There was also a fine run by Henry Smith who took 144th in the under 15 boys race.
A strong team of 35 athletes from Epsom & Ewell Harriers travelled to the iconic Parliament Hill Fields, Hampstead Heath, to take on the best athletes in the country at the National Cross Country Championships.
With around 7,000 runners across the 10 races, athletes tackled a testing course consisting of tough hills and long stretches of leg-sapping mud. The highest finish of the day was by Kiara Valkenburg who had a magnificent run to finish 15th, leading the under 15 girls team to 30th position, but there was an equally impressive run by Izzy Brinsden who finished 21st out of over 1,000 finishers in the senior women’s race.
The best team performance came in the under 13 boys race; in a field of 570 runners, Conrad Norman finished 44th, Dan Slaven 132nd, Hayden Gale 196th and Joe Barker 221st to help the team to a brilliant 16th. This was almost matched by the under 13 girls team who finished 18th with Sophie Lomas 101st, Riona Stockley 118th, Grace Fordham 133rd and Chloe Royle 228th.
Great packing by the under 17 girls saw the team take 25th overall with Lauren Flack 179th, Laura Howley 191st, Lucy Fisher 195th, and Alice Banfield 221st. There was also a fine run by Henry Smith who took 144th in the under 15 boys race.
Start of Senior Women’s race at 2018 National
Downs League, 18 February 2018
Great results again with fantastic wins for both boys and girls in the u13s. 🥇
The last fixture is a week on Sunday, 4 March. It would be great if we can have a strong turnout for the last fixture.
Great results again with fantastic wins for both boys and girls in the u13s. 🥇
The last fixture is a week on Sunday, 4 March. It would be great if we can have a strong turnout for the last fixture.
| u11_results_-_downs_league_results_2017_18__match_3.pdf |
| u13_downs_league_results_2017_18__match_3.pdf |
| u15_downs_league_results_2017_18__match_3.pdf |
British Indoor Athletics Championships, 18 February 2018
Congratulations to Rosie Clarke who warmed up for the Commonwealth Games with a brilliant bronze medal in the 3000m at the British Championships. She recorded 8 minutes 52.49 to finish a close third behind Laura Muir and Eilish McColgan.
Congratulations to Rosie Clarke who warmed up for the Commonwealth Games with a brilliant bronze medal in the 3000m at the British Championships. She recorded 8 minutes 52.49 to finish a close third behind Laura Muir and Eilish McColgan.
Surrey Indoor Athletics Championships, 17/18 February 2018
At the Surrey Championships, there was triple gold for the Harriers with wins by Adahna Ekoku in the u20 long jump, Benjamin Boardman in the u20 triple jump (in a personal best of 12m 43) and Ellie Taylor in the u15 long jump. Ellie also claimed silver in the 60m hurdles with a personal best of 9.51 seconds.
Daniel Roffey took silver in the high jump and bronze in the 60m Hurdles with two personal best performances of 1m85 and 9.15 seconds respectively. Sophie Cox was also in top form as she took silver in the u15 high jump in a personal best of 1m 40 while Di Norman claimed silver in senior shot put.
At the Surrey Championships, there was triple gold for the Harriers with wins by Adahna Ekoku in the u20 long jump, Benjamin Boardman in the u20 triple jump (in a personal best of 12m 43) and Ellie Taylor in the u15 long jump. Ellie also claimed silver in the 60m hurdles with a personal best of 9.51 seconds.
Daniel Roffey took silver in the high jump and bronze in the 60m Hurdles with two personal best performances of 1m85 and 9.15 seconds respectively. Sophie Cox was also in top form as she took silver in the u15 high jump in a personal best of 1m 40 while Di Norman claimed silver in senior shot put.
Surrey League Finale, 10 February 2018
There was plenty to celebrate for the Harriers in the final races of the Surrey League season.
In the scenic surroundings of Richmond Park, there was a fantastic victory for Kiara Valkenburg who pulled away up the final climb for victory in the under 15 race. With support from Matilda Moore 23rd, Jessica Winder 31st and Charlotte Arkwright 35th, the team took 4th place. That position was matched by the under 17 girls, led home by Lauren Flack who finished strongly to take 14th with Amy Catcheside 16th.
Sophie Lomas continued her great form to take 2nd place, and with more great runs by Katie Bunyard 13th, Chloe Royle 26th, Lydia Orsborn 28th, the under 13 girls team were a brilliant 3rd. The squad showed their strength in depth with the B team of Iris Brown 31st, Phoebe Dunbar 36th, Zoe Double 41st and Gigi Winder 45th finishing 8th out of 21 teams.
At Wimbledon Common, in the under 13 boys, Dan Slaven had his best run of the season to take 5th place and he was followed home closely by Jake Valkenburg in 8th.
There was more success to celebrate as the senior women secured their place in Division 1 and the senior men had a strong showing in the final fixture to avoid relegation and finish 6th overall in Division 2.
There was plenty to celebrate for the Harriers in the final races of the Surrey League season.
In the scenic surroundings of Richmond Park, there was a fantastic victory for Kiara Valkenburg who pulled away up the final climb for victory in the under 15 race. With support from Matilda Moore 23rd, Jessica Winder 31st and Charlotte Arkwright 35th, the team took 4th place. That position was matched by the under 17 girls, led home by Lauren Flack who finished strongly to take 14th with Amy Catcheside 16th.
Sophie Lomas continued her great form to take 2nd place, and with more great runs by Katie Bunyard 13th, Chloe Royle 26th, Lydia Orsborn 28th, the under 13 girls team were a brilliant 3rd. The squad showed their strength in depth with the B team of Iris Brown 31st, Phoebe Dunbar 36th, Zoe Double 41st and Gigi Winder 45th finishing 8th out of 21 teams.
At Wimbledon Common, in the under 13 boys, Dan Slaven had his best run of the season to take 5th place and he was followed home closely by Jake Valkenburg in 8th.
There was more success to celebrate as the senior women secured their place in Division 1 and the senior men had a strong showing in the final fixture to avoid relegation and finish 6th overall in Division 2.
Surrey Ladies League, Richmond Park, with Izzy Brinsden leading the charge for the Harriers
South East Inter County U11s Sportshall, 10 February
Surrey Girls Win Gold!
Surrey Boys Win Bronze!
Congratulations to Harriers Surrey team members Bethan, Max and Henry.
Surrey Girls Win Gold!
Surrey Boys Win Bronze!
Congratulations to Harriers Surrey team members Bethan, Max and Henry.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING 21 FEBRUARY 2017 7PM - see document below
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South East Schools Cross-Country, 3 February 2018
Harriers had 4 athletes representing Surrey at the South East Schools Cross-Country Championships in Newbury, Berkshire.
Sophie Lomas had an inspired run; she used her finishing speed to take a great 6th place overall and was the first Surrey athlete home in the year 8/9 race. Lily Pearson also represented the club well finishing 63rd. Together, they helped Surrey to 2nd place behind Berkshire who made the most of Home advantage.
In the older age groups, Issy Stockley moved through the field well to finish 51st in the year 10/11 race, while Laura Howley also ran strongly to take 46th in the year 12/13 race, with Surrey finishing 4th in both races.
Harriers had 4 athletes representing Surrey at the South East Schools Cross-Country Championships in Newbury, Berkshire.
Sophie Lomas had an inspired run; she used her finishing speed to take a great 6th place overall and was the first Surrey athlete home in the year 8/9 race. Lily Pearson also represented the club well finishing 63rd. Together, they helped Surrey to 2nd place behind Berkshire who made the most of Home advantage.
In the older age groups, Issy Stockley moved through the field well to finish 51st in the year 10/11 race, while Laura Howley also ran strongly to take 46th in the year 12/13 race, with Surrey finishing 4th in both races.
Selection for Surrey Sportshall team
CONGRATULATIONS to Max Leon, Henry Browning and Bethan Hadingham who have all been selected for the Inter County Sportshall Competition on Feb 10th. Nearly 500 children from 8 clubs competed so this is a fab achievement!
CONGRATULATIONS to Max Leon, Henry Browning and Bethan Hadingham who have all been selected for the Inter County Sportshall Competition on Feb 10th. Nearly 500 children from 8 clubs competed so this is a fab achievement!
Upcoming events
A couple of events that you might like to enter, for young and old! Be great to see lots of red and yellow vests at both.
British Masters Indoor Championships, Saturday and Sunday 10-11 March 2018
A great opportunity for those over 35 to run indoors at a fun and competitive event. Closing date is 25 February.
https://bmaf.opentrack.run/comp/542/
Westminster Mile incorporating UK Junior Road Mile Championships, Sunday 27 May 2018
A great fun event for all ages but UK Champs is for U20s. See link for entries:
https://www.vitalitywestminstermile.co.uk/how-enter/online-entry/
A couple of events that you might like to enter, for young and old! Be great to see lots of red and yellow vests at both.
British Masters Indoor Championships, Saturday and Sunday 10-11 March 2018
A great opportunity for those over 35 to run indoors at a fun and competitive event. Closing date is 25 February.
https://bmaf.opentrack.run/comp/542/
Westminster Mile incorporating UK Junior Road Mile Championships, Sunday 27 May 2018
A great fun event for all ages but UK Champs is for U20s. See link for entries:
https://www.vitalitywestminstermile.co.uk/how-enter/online-entry/
Southern Champs, 27 January 2018
Lots of great performances at the Southern Champs in Brighton, including amazing top 25 performances by:
U15 girls - 4th Kiara Valkenburg
U13 girls - 13th Sophie Lomas
U13 boys - 21st Conrad Norman
There were some great team results with the u13 girls finishing as the 8th best team in the South of England (and 2nd Surrey team) with great support for Sophie by Riona Stockley 47th, Grace Fordham 73rd, and Chloe Royle 118th. More good runs over the mud and hills by the rest of the squad with Phoebe Dunbar 149th, Iris Brown 161st, Gigi Winder 192nd and Matilda Laidlaw 219th.
The u13 boys also did brilliantly to finish 12th, just 10 points behind 9th, and 2nd Surrey team. Conrad was well supported by Joe Barker 83rd, Jake Valkenburg 104th and Dan Slaven 124th who competed the scoring team, as well as Hayden Gale 172nd.
There was a great turnout by the under 15 girls with the scoring team of Kiara, Charlotte Tame 91st, Jasmine Peel 106th and Matilda Moore 152nd finishing 17th, and 4th Surrey team home. There were more good runs from the squad with Charlotte Arkwright 181st, Jess Winder 192nd and Beth Hammond 198th. And well done to Jago Green who was our sole representative in the u15 boys race finishing 214th.
The under 17 girls all performed well over the tough 5km course with great runs by Issy Stockley 53rd, Lauren Flack 72nd and Lucy Fisher 95th.
And well done to the senior men on their 15K in pretty horrible conditions.
Well done all!
See link for full results:
http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/results/cross-country
Lots of great performances at the Southern Champs in Brighton, including amazing top 25 performances by:
U15 girls - 4th Kiara Valkenburg
U13 girls - 13th Sophie Lomas
U13 boys - 21st Conrad Norman
There were some great team results with the u13 girls finishing as the 8th best team in the South of England (and 2nd Surrey team) with great support for Sophie by Riona Stockley 47th, Grace Fordham 73rd, and Chloe Royle 118th. More good runs over the mud and hills by the rest of the squad with Phoebe Dunbar 149th, Iris Brown 161st, Gigi Winder 192nd and Matilda Laidlaw 219th.
The u13 boys also did brilliantly to finish 12th, just 10 points behind 9th, and 2nd Surrey team. Conrad was well supported by Joe Barker 83rd, Jake Valkenburg 104th and Dan Slaven 124th who competed the scoring team, as well as Hayden Gale 172nd.
There was a great turnout by the under 15 girls with the scoring team of Kiara, Charlotte Tame 91st, Jasmine Peel 106th and Matilda Moore 152nd finishing 17th, and 4th Surrey team home. There were more good runs from the squad with Charlotte Arkwright 181st, Jess Winder 192nd and Beth Hammond 198th. And well done to Jago Green who was our sole representative in the u15 boys race finishing 214th.
The under 17 girls all performed well over the tough 5km course with great runs by Issy Stockley 53rd, Lauren Flack 72nd and Lucy Fisher 95th.
And well done to the senior men on their 15K in pretty horrible conditions.
Well done all!
See link for full results:
http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/results/cross-country
Surrey Schools Championships, 20 January 2018
E&E Harriers were out in force at the Surrey Schools Championships in Reigate Priory Park. A total of 24 athletes were representing their district teams and there were lots of great performances!
The star of the day was Conrad Norman who led the year 7 boys race from early on and gradually extended his lead throughout the race to take the gold medal by a significant margin. Dan Slaven, Joe Barker and Jake Valkenburg also ran well for top 20 finishes to secure selection for the Surrey Schools squad for the upcoming Inter-Counties fixtures. Callum Howson also ran well to finish 40th.
There were more fantastic performances in the year 7 girls race where Riona Stockley 4th, Sophie Osborne 5th, Grace Fordham 11th and Chloe Royle 13th all secured Surrey selection.
In the year 8/9 girls race there was more success with Kiara Valkenburg taking a great bronze medal. Sophie Lomas also had a great run to finish 11th overall, and first year 8 athlete, Lily Pearson was 13th to also gain Surrey selection. Katie Bunyard, Iris Brown, Lydia Orsborn, Freya Staddle, and Matilda Moore all ran well for their district teams.
And, finally, more great performances by the girls in the Inter/Senior race. Issy Stockley ran fantastically to finish 9th Inter, and Jasmine Peel 23rd and Lauren Flack 24th both ran well to make the top 25, and there were also good runs by Lucy Fisher, Alice Banfield, and Laura Bailey. In the seniors, Laura Howley performed well to take 16th.
And well done to Henry Smith who was our sole representative in the Inter Boy finishing 32nd.
See http://www.ssaa.org.uk/ (see xc2017/18 home page under Cross Country tab) for full results.
E&E Harriers were out in force at the Surrey Schools Championships in Reigate Priory Park. A total of 24 athletes were representing their district teams and there were lots of great performances!
The star of the day was Conrad Norman who led the year 7 boys race from early on and gradually extended his lead throughout the race to take the gold medal by a significant margin. Dan Slaven, Joe Barker and Jake Valkenburg also ran well for top 20 finishes to secure selection for the Surrey Schools squad for the upcoming Inter-Counties fixtures. Callum Howson also ran well to finish 40th.
There were more fantastic performances in the year 7 girls race where Riona Stockley 4th, Sophie Osborne 5th, Grace Fordham 11th and Chloe Royle 13th all secured Surrey selection.
In the year 8/9 girls race there was more success with Kiara Valkenburg taking a great bronze medal. Sophie Lomas also had a great run to finish 11th overall, and first year 8 athlete, Lily Pearson was 13th to also gain Surrey selection. Katie Bunyard, Iris Brown, Lydia Orsborn, Freya Staddle, and Matilda Moore all ran well for their district teams.
And, finally, more great performances by the girls in the Inter/Senior race. Issy Stockley ran fantastically to finish 9th Inter, and Jasmine Peel 23rd and Lauren Flack 24th both ran well to make the top 25, and there were also good runs by Lucy Fisher, Alice Banfield, and Laura Bailey. In the seniors, Laura Howley performed well to take 16th.
And well done to Henry Smith who was our sole representative in the Inter Boy finishing 32nd.
See http://www.ssaa.org.uk/ (see xc2017/18 home page under Cross Country tab) for full results.
Conrad Norman on his way to victory in the year 7 boys race at the Surrey Schools Championships
Mob match v Tadworth and Collingwood, 20 January 2018
Great turnout and result at the mob match at Roundshaw Parkrun:
1st. Epsom & Ewell 756pts
2nd. Tadworth 604pts
3rd. Collingwood 531pts
The points will be carried over to the next two matches with one at Nonsuch.
Great turnout and result at the mob match at Roundshaw Parkrun:
1st. Epsom & Ewell 756pts
2nd. Tadworth 604pts
3rd. Collingwood 531pts
The points will be carried over to the next two matches with one at Nonsuch.
Harriers at the mob match
Surrey League , 13 January 2018
There were a number of brilliant individual and team performances in the Surrey League fixtures.
The performance of the day at Wimbledon Common was by Sophie Lomas in the u13 girls race. She went out hard from the start and used her speed at the finish to take a brilliant 3rd place. There was also a great run by Grace Fordham in 8th, and Chloe Royle 22nd and Katie Bunyard 23rd showed that every position counts as the team pipped both Hercules Wimbledon and Guildford by just 1 point to take second place.
The u17 team were also second; the team being led home by Lauren Flack in 11th, with good support by Alice Banfield 15th, Laura Bailey 16th and Katy Webb 20th. Kiara Valkenburg was first home for the u15s in 8th place, leading the team to 4th place with Lily Pearson 22nd, Jess Winder 35th and Beth Hammond 41st.
At the same venue, Izzy Brinsden led the senior women home in 7th place but a depleted team struggled on the day and a strong performance will be needed in the final fixture on 10 February to retain the Harriers’ position in division 1.
The senior men were in action at Beckenham Place Park and despite a solid 6th place on the day, the results of other clubs weren’t helpful. The men will also need a strong showing in the final fixture as they battle to avoid relegation with only 27 points separating them from Kingston and Wimbledon.
Jake Valkenburg had a great run to finish 6th in the u13 boys race at Coulsdon and with Dan Slaven in 16th, returning to form after illness, the team took 6th place. There also a good run by Jago Green who was the only u15 in action.
Full results on the Surrey League website-
Girls and ladies: https://surreyleague.org/sll/match/74/
Boys: https://surreyleague.org/slm/race/170/
Men: https://surreyleague.org/slm/race/187/
Current league standings-
Ladies: https://surreyleague.org/sll/2017-18/1/
Men: https://surreyleague.org/slm/2017-18/2/
U13 boys: https://surreyleague.org/slm/2017-18/U13/
U15/U17 boys: https://surreyleague.org/slm/2017-18/U15U17/
Unfortunately, the girls standings are not available.
Well done all!
There were a number of brilliant individual and team performances in the Surrey League fixtures.
The performance of the day at Wimbledon Common was by Sophie Lomas in the u13 girls race. She went out hard from the start and used her speed at the finish to take a brilliant 3rd place. There was also a great run by Grace Fordham in 8th, and Chloe Royle 22nd and Katie Bunyard 23rd showed that every position counts as the team pipped both Hercules Wimbledon and Guildford by just 1 point to take second place.
The u17 team were also second; the team being led home by Lauren Flack in 11th, with good support by Alice Banfield 15th, Laura Bailey 16th and Katy Webb 20th. Kiara Valkenburg was first home for the u15s in 8th place, leading the team to 4th place with Lily Pearson 22nd, Jess Winder 35th and Beth Hammond 41st.
At the same venue, Izzy Brinsden led the senior women home in 7th place but a depleted team struggled on the day and a strong performance will be needed in the final fixture on 10 February to retain the Harriers’ position in division 1.
The senior men were in action at Beckenham Place Park and despite a solid 6th place on the day, the results of other clubs weren’t helpful. The men will also need a strong showing in the final fixture as they battle to avoid relegation with only 27 points separating them from Kingston and Wimbledon.
Jake Valkenburg had a great run to finish 6th in the u13 boys race at Coulsdon and with Dan Slaven in 16th, returning to form after illness, the team took 6th place. There also a good run by Jago Green who was the only u15 in action.
Full results on the Surrey League website-
Girls and ladies: https://surreyleague.org/sll/match/74/
Boys: https://surreyleague.org/slm/race/170/
Men: https://surreyleague.org/slm/race/187/
Current league standings-
Ladies: https://surreyleague.org/sll/2017-18/1/
Men: https://surreyleague.org/slm/2017-18/2/
U13 boys: https://surreyleague.org/slm/2017-18/U13/
U15/U17 boys: https://surreyleague.org/slm/2017-18/U15U17/
Unfortunately, the girls standings are not available.
Well done all!
Senior men after a tough race at Beckenham
Surrey Championships, Denbies 7 January 2018
Congratulations to Izzy Brinsden on winning the Surrey Championships - an amazing achievement! Izzy led the senior women to 8th place with Di Norman 33rd, Lauren Johnson 68th and Natalie Bradbury 79th.
Congratulations to Izzy Brinsden on winning the Surrey Championships - an amazing achievement! Izzy led the senior women to 8th place with Di Norman 33rd, Lauren Johnson 68th and Natalie Bradbury 79th.
There were more fabulous performances with Kiara Valkenburg taking a fine silver medal in the under 15 girls race, just failing to catch the long-time leader on the second lap of the tough 4.2km course. Conrad Norman and Sophie Lomas also secured automatic selection for the Surrey team at the Inter-Counties Championships in March by both finishing 6th in the under 13s races.
There was a brilliant team bronze for the under 13 boys with Conrad being well supported by Jake Valkenburg 16th, Joe Barker 24th and James Birbeck 52nd. And great packing by the under 13 girls team behind Sophie, with Riona Stockley 25th, Sophie Osborne 28th and Grace Fordham 29th, saw the team narrowly miss a bronze medal finishing 5th just 7 points behind Guildford & Godalming in third.
In the older age groups, Henry Smith finished strongly to take 26th in the under 15 boys. Kiara led the under 15s team to 5th place with great runs by Jasmine Peel 34th, Matilda Moore 46th and Beth Hammond 52nd. Issy Stockley ran strongly to finish 17th in the under 17 girls race and with Lauren Flack 25th and Laura Howley 28th, the team took 7th place in the combined under 17 and under 20 team race.
The final race of the day was the gruelling senior men’s 12km race and the largely veteran team took 12th with Steve Winder 63rd, Neil Henderson 72nd, Dan Wolff 97th, Stuart Flack 121st, Alastair Bloore 143rd and Andy Fay 169th.
See http://www.surreyathletics.org.uk/crosscountry/champs/2017/20180107.php for the full results.
There was a brilliant team bronze for the under 13 boys with Conrad being well supported by Jake Valkenburg 16th, Joe Barker 24th and James Birbeck 52nd. And great packing by the under 13 girls team behind Sophie, with Riona Stockley 25th, Sophie Osborne 28th and Grace Fordham 29th, saw the team narrowly miss a bronze medal finishing 5th just 7 points behind Guildford & Godalming in third.
In the older age groups, Henry Smith finished strongly to take 26th in the under 15 boys. Kiara led the under 15s team to 5th place with great runs by Jasmine Peel 34th, Matilda Moore 46th and Beth Hammond 52nd. Issy Stockley ran strongly to finish 17th in the under 17 girls race and with Lauren Flack 25th and Laura Howley 28th, the team took 7th place in the combined under 17 and under 20 team race.
The final race of the day was the gruelling senior men’s 12km race and the largely veteran team took 12th with Steve Winder 63rd, Neil Henderson 72nd, Dan Wolff 97th, Stuart Flack 121st, Alastair Bloore 143rd and Andy Fay 169th.
See http://www.surreyathletics.org.uk/crosscountry/champs/2017/20180107.php for the full results.
NEW YEARS HONOURS JANUARY 2018
Congratulations to David Clarke - note below courtesy of Surrey County AA website:
“We congratulate David Clarke on his award of an CBE. David, of Epsom & Ewell Harriers, regularly officiates at Surrey County events but his award is for services to the British Food and Farming Industry. He was founder chief executive of Red Tractor Assurance, which was launched in 2000 with the Red Tractor logo in the wake of many food scares in the 1990s, including BSE. The organisation which now has 60,000 members aims to assure consumers about the reliability and safety of British food. David stood down as chief executive in May.”
Congratulations to David Clarke - note below courtesy of Surrey County AA website:
“We congratulate David Clarke on his award of an CBE. David, of Epsom & Ewell Harriers, regularly officiates at Surrey County events but his award is for services to the British Food and Farming Industry. He was founder chief executive of Red Tractor Assurance, which was launched in 2000 with the Red Tractor logo in the wake of many food scares in the 1990s, including BSE. The organisation which now has 60,000 members aims to assure consumers about the reliability and safety of British food. David stood down as chief executive in May.”
Lily B League fixtures confirmed for 2018
Match 1 - Saturday 5 May at Epsom
Match 2 - Saturday 2 June at Croydon
Match 3 - Sunday 15 July at Kingston
Final - Saturday 25 August at Sutton
Match 1 - Saturday 5 May at Epsom
Match 2 - Saturday 2 June at Croydon
Match 3 - Sunday 15 July at Kingston
Final - Saturday 25 August at Sutton
Surrey Champs - Sunday 7 January 2018
See attached map for race information.
See attached map for race information.
Nonsuch Parkrun Club Flag Day - 30 December 2017
Great to see so many Harriers supporting the Parkrun flag day, with Ollie Garrod and Di Norman first finishers. Full results here: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/nonsuch/results/latestresults/
Great to see so many Harriers supporting the Parkrun flag day, with Ollie Garrod and Di Norman first finishers. Full results here: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/nonsuch/results/latestresults/
Boxing Day Handicap Results - 26 December 2017
A very merry Christmas from all at Epsom and Ewell Harriers! Results file for ladies and juniors plus copy of men’s results below.
A very merry Christmas from all at Epsom and Ewell Harriers! Results file for ladies and juniors plus copy of men’s results below.
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