THIS week saw the Essex school combined events championships were held at Brentwood on Wednesday 25th May.
Five young Athletes from Thurrock Harriers took part in representing their local schools.
Theo Adesina U15B representing William Edwards, won Gold with a PB total points of 2899, which now ranks him 1st in the UK, he also came first with a PB of 11.50s in the 80M hurdles which again ranks him joint first in UK for his age group, Theo also placed first in the High Jump with PB of 1.78m! His other results were Long Jump 6.16m, Shot Put 9.80m and 800m 2.19s.
Daniel Ogutuga U15B representing Ockendon Academy came 8th overall and gained a PB in the 80M hurdles with a time of 14.00s, his other results were shot put 8.45m, High Jump 1.48m, Long Jump 5.28m and 800m 2.49s.
Funminiyi Olajide U15G represented William Edwards came 5th overall with a PB total points of 2692, she also gained a PB in the High Jump with 1.60m and a PB in the 800m with a time of 3.03s, her other results were 75m hurdles SB 13.7s, she also placed first in Long Jump with a 5.16m jump and 2nd in shot put with 9.84m throw.
Sola Taiwo U15G also represented William Edwards and came 8th overall earning a PB total points of 2541, she also gained a PB in the Long jump with a jump of 4.77m, her other results were 75M Hurdles time of 12.4s, High Jump 1.39m, shot put throw of 7.06m and she ran the 800m in 2.40s.
Ruby Bridger U15G who was representing Hathaway Academy came 10th with PB total points of 2377, Ruby also PB in Long Jump with a jump of 4.44m and got a High Jump PB of 1.42m, her other results were 75M hurdles 12.00s, shot put throw of 7.17m and she ran the 800M in 2.55s.
Absolutely fantastic results from the hardworking young athletes representing their Thurrock schools and club, to place so high shows that all of their hard work and commitment is paying off, well done all.
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June is to be a critical month for the club track and field teams. This weekend the young athletes travel to Peterborough for round 3 of the EYAL. A good result here will put them well on the way to a place in the end of season final.
Later this month the senior men and women travel to Sandy in Bedfordshire for round 3 of their league programme. Having won their first two matches it is essential they keep up the momentum in pursuit of the promotion which is essential for the club’s long term development.
Hopefully a strong team ethic will kick in and support for their matches will come strongly from all sections.
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Just a month after the London Marathon, Corringham teacher Toby Draper toed the line for the Edinburgh Marathon. He returned an excellent personal best time of 2h59m48s to break the magic 3 hour barrier for the first time – a satisfying outcome for one the club’s hardest trainers.
