On Sunday 4th September the Veterans team headed to Nuneaton for the B Final. Eight teams in both the Mens match and the Ladies match were competing. With a relatively small squad it was a team effort to ensure that as many events as possible could be covered. The team spirit heightened when it became apparent that both Mens and Ladies team were in with a chance of winning.
Athletes carrying injuries competed in extra events to ensure all events were covered (Peter Goringe) in their age group, including those in orthopaedic boots (Richard Coleman) and some did all events in their age group (Paul Young v60). Club records were also broken.
Both teams excelled with the Mens Team being rewarded with Victory in the B final. The Ladies team also did extremely well, finishing in 2nd place, as they were without a v60 athlete and with 6 events on offer lost vital points with no competitor.
Men's Vet Team - Winners of the B final
There were so many outstanding performances but no-one can be left out - all contributed on the day.
On the Mens team there were 1st places in the following events:-
Vet 35 800m - Tony James 2.26.5
Vet 40 100m Steve Sinnott 12.6
Pete Mills V40 High Jump 1.60, V35 Shot 7.74, V40 Javelin 38.41 (new Club record) and although given 2nd in the 200m hurdles - given the same time as 1st place 30.5 (new club Record) Ross Brown V40 3000m 11.52.0 Andy Clawson V35 1500m 4.54.1 Graham Pratt V35 200m 27.8 Richard Coleman V50 discus 22.94 (new club record) and V50 shot 7.58
Other results were Ross Brown V40 200m 3rd 28.2, Hammer 4th 13.31; Graham Pratt V35 discus 4th 14.37; Steve Sinnott V35 Pole Vault 2nd 2.40 (new Club record), V35 long jump 2nd 4.73 and triple jump 2nd 9.63
Peter Goringe nursing a slight injury intended on competing in only the 3000m 4th 12.24.4 and 2k walk 4th 12.53.6 and both relays ( as a V50 is compulsory in the relays) opted to compete in all other V50 events for maximum points - Triple jump 3rd 6.58, High jump 3rd 1.05 and 400m 79.3.
Paul Young who was enjoying his first season as a V60 came 2nd in 800m in 3.01.7 and gained 5 x 3rd places in 100m 17.4, 1500m 5.55.9, 200m 34.4, long jump 2.28, javelin 14.53 and 4th in the 2k walk 16.63.9 before putting his feet up and enjoying some of Sandra's lovely cakes!!
The 4 x 100mens team consisting of Graham, Steve, Ross and Peter came 2nd in 55.7 and the 4 x 400m relay team of Tony, Andy, Graham and Peter finished 3rd in 4.28.1
On the Ladies Team the only 1st on the day was Kathy Coleman in the high jump 1.15 but there was a host of 2nd place finishes as follows:-
Kerry Munn V50 800m 2.48.5, 1500m 5.47.2 Amanda Marlow V35 400m 79.7, V40 long jump 3.61 Lorna Barlow V35 Hammer 24.77 (New club record - Vet 40), Kathy Coleman V50 shot 6.65
Other results were Kerry Munn V50 100m 3rd 16.2 and 200m 3rd 33.5; Amanda Marlow 200m hurdles 4th 39.1 (new Club record), triple jump 43rd 7.63 and V35 high jump 4th 1.05m; Alison Moxey (competing with injury) 800m V40 3.43.7 and 1500m V35 7.33.7; Kathy Coleman 100m 4th 16.5 and 2k walk 3rd 14.58.8; Paula Sinnott V40 3000m 16.18.6 and 200m V35 5th 41.0; Sandra Vaughan V50 Javelin 4th 9.45 and Discus 5th 10.92 ( special thanks to Sandra for track judging in between her events and for making gorgeous cakes for the team to enjoy!); Lorna Barlow V40 shot 5th 5.57
The 4 x 100m team of Kerry Munn, Amanda Marlow, Alison Moxey and Kathy Coleman finished in 2nd place in 67.0. The 4 x 400m team of Kerry, Amanda, Kathy and Paula Sinnott finished in 3rd in 6.14.7.
Completing the team on the day was Matt Brown, Chairman who was timekeeper for the day.
Thanks to all concerned for the team spirit and for a fantastic day of athletics. " You are never too old to have a go!!"
Anyone interested in competing for the Veterans Team should contact Amanda.