Bronze medal for Maria Barrett at World Champs 22
September
 In another outstanding performance by one of our young athletes Maria
Barrett won the bronze medal at the world Biathlon championships in Monte Carlo
on Sunday (21 September) Maria representing Great Britain in this
championship which attracted athletes from all over the globe.
The race was held in high and difficult temperatures, Maria got off to a
reasonable start over the first road run of 1500 metres and entered the
second phase for the 200 metres sea swim in 5th position behind the
Lithuanian, Egyptian , Mexican and British athletes. As Maria completed
the swim she had closed in on the bronze medal position and was running
down the two front runners, the Lithuanian and the Egyptian although
Maria closed the gap, the final road run of 1500 metres went over so
quickly that eventually she had to settle for the Bronze medal.
It was an outstanding performance by Maria and thoroughly deserved,
especially with the amount of really hard work she has put in over the
last 12 months. Maria was presented with her medal by the Prince of
Monte Carlo, who congratulated her on her brilliant performance
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The
North West Road relays returned to the popular Sefton Park venue this
year. The senior men's event was held over a 4x6k course. Sammy Rashid was
on leg one and came home in 6th place and very much in contention with the
leaders. Alan Woods in much form than this time last year had an excellent
run on leg two and brought us home in second place behind Salford and
ahead of Merseyside rivals Liverpool H. Joey Parkinson was next off and
ran a solid leg but was unfortunate
to have an inform Peter Green from Liverpool H on the same leg. Joey held
him off for almost 4k before Peter Caught and passed Joey. Adam Clancy was
on leg four and ran another solid leg to bring us home 3rd overall and
second in the Merseyside championship. The club also had Robbie Wood on
leg one for the 'B' team finishing quite well down. Jeff Mason was next
for the 'B' and made up a lot of ground. Jeff has been another good club
man for many years and once again when asked put the club ahead of his own
interests. Also making a welcome return to club competition was Jimmy
Boardman who ran leg three for the 'B' team. Jimmy, a former L&D champion
will be a welcome asset to us this coming season