Trafford AC hosted their first medal meeting of the outdoor season at their Longford Park stadium on 22nd March. Five Bury AC members competed, producing some superb performances, notwithstanding the chilly weather conditions. In the under 20s 100m Matthew Wheatly was the winner of the A race in a new season’s best of 11.05. Luke Drinnan set a new PB of 11.86 to place third. In the under 18 women’s 100m, Carraghen Spence placed fifth in her heat with 13.80, whilst Leticia Da Silva set a new PB of 14.78 to take second in her heat.
In the 200m there was another victory for Matthew with 22.78 whilst Luke placed fourth in a PB of 24.37. Carraghen took second in her heat with 28.16. Ethan Statham competed over 1500m. The youngster, still 12, placed third in the under 14s competition, crossing the line in 4.33.78 and slicing nearly 5 seconds off his previous best.
Battling Bury take third in opening Premier Division Fixture and Caitlyn takes a BMC victory
Temporary Closure of Market Street Entrance to the Track
Medals galore for Bury athletes at the Greater Manchester Championships
Ben and Sophie on county duty at the Inter-Counties Mountain Races and Isla wins at Clowbridge
Ethan has a great run in the Mini Marathon whilst Bev raises much needed funds