Newport Harriers
Gwent Cross Country league
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Newport Harriers were successful in their objective of avoiding relegation to
Division 3 of the Gwent League. On a flat, fast course in sunny but windy
conditions, Newport’s efforts throughout the season were rewarded as they held
on to Division 2 status by 107 points.
Backbone of the team were Darryn McAtee, Gareth Jones and Dave Proffitt, the
three athletes who competed in all five of the Gwent League matches. Darryn
McAtee led the team home in 106th position. Darryn’s overall League position was
72nd from over 400 competitors.
Gareth Jones was, as ever, immense in the solidity of his performance in
176th place. Dave Proffitt, fighting off a cold throughout the week, finished
strongly in 203rd position.
The team was buttressed on the day by the return of Steve Wadley following
fitness problems. This was Steve’s first cross-country outing of the season and
he scored valuable points finishing 156th.
The big team news was that an understrength Newport dropped a place but remained out of the bottom two relegation positions. So congratulations to Saturday’s runners but also to all of the other athletes who have represented the Harriers during the season.
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