Results
In Auckland Aaron Pulford dominated a small field to capture the Men's National 10k track title in a snappy time of 29.33.62. In the Women's championship race the victor was Lydia O'Donnell who covered the distance in 35.06.80.
In Wellington a medium sized field of 15 starters turned out for the Wellington 10k track championships. Most entrants were master’s grade runners which tell us something. A light southerly breeze brought some relief; even so the drink station was kept busy.
Nick
Horspool ran solo for most of the 25 lap race to pick up the men’s title in a
respectable time of 31.50.93. He was the only senior grade runner in the whole
event which does raise questions about what has happened to senior track racing
in Wellington. There was a real race for 2nd and 3rd
between Andrew Wharton and Stephen Day with Wharton getting the nod by a sliver.
Clearly Stephen needs to do more speed work.
Victoria
Humphries ran a solid race to win the women’s race in 41.21.64. She can now add
this crown to the long list of running titles won. Second was Michelle Van Looy with Georgina Cox third.
In
other track events the 800m proved the most popular with a swag of WHAC juniors
racing under the watchful eye of Evan Cooper.
The
Kiwi club throwers were active in the field events and I have to say they are a
great crew who give each other excellent support. |
| Nick Horspool clocked 31.50.93 to secure the 2015 Men's 10k Championship crown |
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| Andrew Wharton 33.57.60, Stephen Day 33.57.61 fought it out every inch of the way. Harry Burnard took out 4th place in a creditable ran 34.17.72 |
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| Vicki Humphries the new 2015 Women's 10k champ and Judith Cornish, lap counter |
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| Alan Srevens |
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| Graham McPhail and little Jack |
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| Phoebe Edwards |
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| Christina Gardner |
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| Madeline Wilson |
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| Renae Creser |
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| Nikki Braniff-Jones |
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| Jen Stoupe |
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| James Preston |
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| Josh Baan |
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| Tom Caughley |
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| Ryan Scaife |
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| Callum Stewart |
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| Elroy Lederman |
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| Tom England |
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| Joel Carman |
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| Peter Havell |
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| Mark Handley |
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| Max Karamanolis |
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| Gus Reece |
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| Ariana Harper |
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| Kate Grinlinton |
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| Charlotte Floodsmith |
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| Neihana Randall |
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| Callum Wilson |
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| Sean Hewett |
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| Harry Poland and Liam Carson - just did 1500m |
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| Matt Gibbons |
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| Rowan Hooper |
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| Toby Hall |
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| Darin Hunt |
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| Peter Jack |
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| Graham McPhail |
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| Kullike Puks |
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| Hannah Reynolds |
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| Saravee Sos |
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| Josh Ledger |
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| Andrew Matsuoka-Webber |
10,000m Photos
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| Alasdair Saunders |
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| Barry Joslin |
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| Paul Barwick |
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| Paul Sharp |
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| Andrew Wheatley |
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| Vicki Humphries |
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| Matt Dravitski |
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| Grant McLean |
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| Bill Twiss |
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| Georgina Cox |
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| Michelle Van Looy |
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| Judith Cornish - Vikki's mum |
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| Andrew Wharton |
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| Nick Horspool heading out on the last lap |
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