| Rimmer runs even quicker 29 August In a season of ups ands downs Michael Rimmer left it to his last 800m race in Rieti to run a magnificent 1.43.89 and finish 4th behind world record breaker David Rudisha (Kenya) 1.41.01, Boaz Lalang (Kenya) 1.42.95 ands Nick Symonds (USA) 1.43.76. Significantly he edged out Marcin Lewandowski(Poland) 1.44.10 a man he has continually battled with this summer. The European silver medallist will reflect on this as his truly great breakthrough year and one that carries him into the ranks of legendary British two lappers. This time hoists him to sixth on the All-Time list which is still led by Seb Coe but takes him ahead of his hero Steve Ovett. Report Charles Gains |
| Northern Inter Counties Track & Field
Championships 28 August 9 LPS athletes made the long journey north to compete in this year's northern inter counties track & field championships. Amelia McLaughlin was the sole Lancashire representative, but she equalled her PB(1.60m) in winning the U15 high jump & helped the county to second place behind winners Yorkshire. Billy Williams was the only senior man competing, finishing 2nd in the high jump (1.85m) whilst Abbey McComb 3rd in the pole vault(1.70m) & Rachel Hutchinson 4th in the shot putt( 7.60m) competed for the senior women. Alice Donnelly doubled up finishing 3rd in the U17 300m hurdles (50.09) & 4th in the triple jump (8.99m), as too did Kate Doran 2nd in U17 pole vault (2.20m) & 3rd in the high jump (1.60m) Ruth Doran also competed at U17 level, finishing 4th in the shot (8.99m).Tom Johnson, 4th in the U17 hammer (40.11m) and James Grundy made up the LPS contingent finishing 4th in the U15 800m (2:18.78) All made valuable contributions to the Merseyside total enabling them to finish 3rd of the 9 counties competing, their best performance for some years. Report Wally Bridson |
| Disappointing end of season for Michael 13
August Along with most of the successful European Championships GB squad Michael Rimmer had a disappointing end of season run at the Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace. Again cruelly boxed in along the back straight he was never in a position to challenge the talented 800m field which saw the Sudanese athlete Abubaker Kaki come home in 1.44.38. Michael visibly slowed and his 1.46.51 sufficed only for 8th spot. He will bypass the Commonwealth Games and now face the long winter months of preparation for next year's World Championships |
| Michael impressive in Stockholm 6
August It was a crowded but talented field that lined up for the Diamond Leage 800m in Stockholm. Michael Rimmer was in the middle of the pack at the bell and then found himself boxed along the back straight. With 200m to go Rimmer's current nemesis the Pole, Marcin Lewandowski, took off but Michael was quick enough to extricate himself, get on the outside of the pack in the finishing straight and steam for home. Again, though, the Pole proved stronger recording 1.45.06 but only a hairsbreadth away from the fast finishing LPS star who was timed at 1.45.11. In their wake were three good Kenyans and three Americans. This demonstrated once more that 2010 has been the year he will remember as confirming his status among the best in the world. |
| LPS third at Wavertree 1 August The LPS club was buzzing with excitement after 800m star Michael Rimmer's magnificent 800m silver medal in the European Championships as they went about the more mundane task of ensuring they secured their position in Division 2W in the final Northern League match at Wavertree. While the Trafford and West Cheshire clubs were clearly going to occupy the top positions a fascinating three way duel developed between the host club , St Helens Sutton and Liverpool Harriers for the day's third slot. All had dug deep into their reserves and there were some very mature individuals pulling on a vest for a slice of local pride. Several nail biting moments but a late surge by LPS carried them successfully to third with 341 points to the Harriers 337 and St Helens 329. Overall 4th but that will do the club this year. Harry Doran had a nice double taking the 100m(11.1) and 200m(22.7) while Nathan Hilton(49.1) and Wayne Ashall (50.4) paired up to take premier 400m spots. There was another similar neat result in the Triple Jump, Dean Matthews(13.22m) and Dave Street(11.65m).There were workmanlike performances everywhere especially Mark Line and Michael Carmona-Jones in the throws The relays are always a joy and the sprint quartet of Danny Higham, Wayne Ashall, Mark Leicester and Nathan Hilton combined to easily win the 4 x 100m in 43.9. Although fewer in number the women responded equally well, most notably Alice Donnelly and Zoe Rafferty who both recorded 1.45m in taking the High Jump. Results |