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time on the track and a well
paced race saw him finish just
outside 5 minutes, in a tough
1500m race, for a great new PB.
The U13 boys’ efforts, along
with the U13 girls and U15
boys & girls collectively saw us
finish in third spot on the day.
Match 2
Southampton 21 May
Difficult weather conditions
had little effect on the
Blackheath and Bromley
young athletes as they ran,
jumped and threw their way
to a strong 2nd position in
the UK Youth Development (27.9) despite there being Jacob Byfield started his day in
League, just behind the a strong head wind in the victorious form, comfortably
equally strong home club home straight. Robert had winning the hurdles, in
Southampton AC. to settle for 2nd in the 100m unfavourable conditions, not
This great result left us in 2nd but more than made for any far outside his best. This bodes
place in the league and with disappointment by bringing well for Jacob and the rest of
the next fixture being at our the relay team home to a the season. Jacob’s versatility
home venue of Norman Park, brilliant but soggy victory. helped at his next event, the
we hope to build on this, to Revenge is best served wet. high jump. With the high jump
hopefully finish in the top Multi eventing Sam Reardon landing mat now soaking wet
two at the end of the season, the athletes doing the Fosbury
thereby qualifying for the started his day coming 3rd in flop landed in puddles fully
the shot put and then showed
National final in September. on their backs. Being wise to
he has speed and strength this Jacob opted for the scissor
The U13 boys had a very as he eased past his rivals in style jump, landing upright on
successful day with eleven the last 50m of the 200m,
boys braving the elements finishing a pleasing 2nd. Sam’s his feet! Remarkably Jacob was
and all producing some real strength showed as he able to add 10cm to his best
and stay relatively dry!
outstanding performances. dominated the 1500m leading
First to compete was Robert from the front and controlling This prepared Jacob well as he
soared to a big new personal
Murray, making his UKYDL the race, crossing the line just
debut and he started his day outside his best. An impressive best and a win in the long
putting the shot a massive performance considering the jump before teaming up with
the relay boys to post another
9.43 to win the competition wind and rain. Then, with
by nearly 3m. Robert then little time to recover, Sam sped victory.
powered his way to a new down the back straight as part Barnaby Corry had another
personal best in 200m of the winning relay team. great day of athletics coming