Newport Harriers
Gwent Cross Country League
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Gwent League
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Newport Harriers
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British international Stephen Davies turned in a magnificent top ten finish in 6th place to score huge points for Newport. Next Harrier home was the ever-reliable Chris Oxley (72nd). Joining these in the top 100 were Jeff Brimble (75th) and Gareth Fereday (97th). Neil Hardee had a good run (162nd) in his comeback season. Dave Lewis, who is converting to an all-round endurance nutter, was 171st, and stalwart Gareth Jones completed the men’s team in 262nd place. On the day Newport outscored all their Division 2 rivals to move to 3rd position, but still have a lot of points to make up if they are going to steal the second promotion slot.
1 Sarn Helen Orienteering & R. C. 3343 2 Chepstow Harriers 3069 3 Newport Harriers Athletic Club 2796 4 Thornbury Running Club 2619 5 Stroud & District Athletic Club 2613 6 Brecon Athletic Club 2383 7 San Domenico Road Runners Club 1555 8 University of Wales – Swansea 1551 9 Taf Running & Orienteering Teams 1543 10 Abertillery Achilles Athletic Club 1298 11 Brackla Harriers 407 12 Forest of Dean Athletic Club 288
The women’s team consisted of two runners. Ann Saxena was 37th, although 2nd in the V50 category and the leading V50 athlete after three races. Jane Carpanini gave a consistent performance (106th) in her first Gwent League season. The women are currently one place off promotion but could edge second position if they can get all of their athletes out.
1 University of Bath 1912 2 Cardiff University Harriers 1033 3 Newport Harriers Athletic Club 911 4 Great Western Runners 799 5 Thornbury Running Club 667 6 Lliswerry Runners 651 7 Stroud & District Athletic Club 584 8 Amman Valley Harriers 443 9 Chepstow Harriers 345 10 Sospan Road Runners 297 11 Brackla Harriers 293 12 Neath Harriers 284
Among the junior athletes, Chris Carpanini and Elliott Hardee are
doing particularly well. Chris, who is in his first season as an U15,
was 11th but is currently 3rd overall after three races. Also in the U15
race was Emrys Penny (21st) and overall the team is 2nd.
In the U13 category, Elliott Hardee is jostling with Hereford’s Nick
Park. At Blaise Elliott was 2nd to Park, but leads him overall by one
point. In this race Curtis Goodger was well up the field in 25th.
Matthew Wreford (14th) and Ian Withers (16th) gave solid runs in the U20
race, and are contemplating a run in the senior race on their next
outing. Jonathan Morgan was 20th in the U17s. Youngest athlete was Joel
Parker (14th) in the Novices. Newport had two junior women - Ceria Rice
was 24th (U17), and Delwen Louden was 50th (U13).