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| Tooting triumphs for Harriers | by: Mike Fleet & Matthew Kiernan 31st Aug 2010 09:38:54 |
 Jack Thoroughgood finishes first in the 800m at the Tooting open  Holly Haile in action at Tooting in the U15G 800m Both boys tackled the 800m with U13 Robert Spalding making an impressive debut. He ran his race confidently from the front, to achieve a clear victory with a PB of 2:32.97. He also won the high jump with an equal best of 1.40m. U17 Jack Thoroughgood, an early leader stayed calm when passed at the bell and produced victorious surge in the final stages to win in 2:10.5 Emerging U20 shot put prospect Temi Ladega produced the best distance of the day with his 14.08m heave. While several others successfully availed themselves of the opportunity, none held the attention more than veteran 50 enthusiast Colin Oxlade, who provided the meeting’s grand finale when he soloed in the 3k steeplechase in 11:57. Also in action was dynamic sprint duo Darren Wollen (11.49secs -100m & 23.07secs - 200m) and U15B L Spencer (13.32secs - 100m & 27.47secs - 200m). In the two-lap races, U15G Holly Haile dipped under the 2:40 barrier for the fourth time this season with a 2:39.95 clocking, while U13B compatriot Omar Harhara continued his development finishing in 2:44.39. Fernando Goddard also ran well in the U15B 200m crossing the line in 28.62secs to finish 5th in his race. Javari Cameron capped off his season by competing in the triple jump. Technical athletes will now be looking forward to the Croydon Harriers/Slan Open Field and Hurdles Meeting which will be held at Sutton Arena on Sunday 19th September. PRESS REPORT & also pick up this Friday's Croydon Advertiser | |