Round 7 of Winter cross country competition was held at Longreach Rd on Saturday May 28th.
There were just two competitors in the 1km event with young Lhiam Crook taking the win in front of Heath Lee.
In the 2km Aidan McLaren took line honours followed by Malachy Martin then Isabella Mitchell. Next home was Jack Kinsele then in fifth place was Randira De Silva who was the quickest over the 2kms with a time of 11.17. Rounding out the field of six was Heidi McLaren.
There was a large field of 37 runners in the 3km event. Podium places went to Lisa Carroll, Declan Lee and Peter Dooley. Oliver Baxter crossed at the backend of the field but was the fastest in the field clocking 11:36. Younger brother Cameron Baxter was just a smidgen behind with a time of 11:47 whilst Lana Crawford was the quickest female in 13:17.
Medium course was won by Amelia May in 24:18 which was the fastest female time, with Hamish McLaren second in 22:43 and and Lucy Duncan third in 39:00. Harrison Baxter was fifth across the line taking the honours of fastest on course with 21:47.
Jasper Arnold was the victor in long course in 44:12. Erich Moeller-Duhme took second place points and Peter Khourey took third place. Scott Martin was eighth home but was fastest with 39:38 and Rebecca Cooper was ninth in 55:07, which was the fastest female time.
Just another reminder that non-members must pay $5 to run and unless they are an out-of-area visitor, should only run once as a non-member. After a trial run, runners should register as a member through the ANSW portal, following the links from our website. Community memberships are $85. This provides personal accident insurance as well as access to club meet and designated community events at Athletics NSW meets. Please note, non-members are not eligible for points and will be omitted from the results listing.
Next week cross country returns to our Huskisson course. The course starts behind Huskisson soccer fields. Take the first right after Husky Sports Bowling Club, into Kioloa St. Each distance event starts at the top of the bush trail – look for the Nowra Athletics teardrop banner. Remember all runners must register their name before running so we are aware of who is out on the course.