Master league

Newport Harriers
South Wales Masters League

South Wales Masters League, Cardiff 19th August

Seventh title in a row for magnificent Newport Masters

Newport’s men were unchallenged as the dominant force in Welsh masters athletics as they secured a seventh successive league title. That’s every title and victory in every single match since 2003, such is our quality and strength in depth.

Track Highlights – Newport profit from some solid middle-distance effort

Fresh from World Championship duty in Finland, British Masters international Dave Proffitt ran in the combined age 1500m but emerged as the M50 race winner. Dave also picked up 2nd place in the 800m behind Port Talbot rival Alan Perkins who had skipped the longer race.

There was a clean sweep in the 200m courtesy of Craig Russell, Keith Powell, Glyn Sutton and Graham Archer. Malcolm Medhurst anchored the relay team to victory having won the individual 400m in the first race of the evening.

Field Highlights – Eales takes on Rhondda’s finest

Rob Eales traded competitive blows with Rhondda’s Glyn Pugh and it was honours even as Rob won the shot but ceded first place to Pugh in the discus. Rob was supported in the field by Keith Powell, Geoff Miller and Glyn Sutton who all picked up victories.

Newport also unveiled its latest recruit, 68-year-old Terry Fowler. Although he didn’t score, Terry did throw age best throws in the shot and discus to add his name to our Masters all-time list.

Newport Ladies – same name, different athlete

We’ve had a Loudon competing in each match this season, but for the final match Myfanwy took over from daughter Rhian. As well ensuring black and amber representation in each match, Myfanwy set M75 club best performances in the 200m and 400m. This made Newport Women 3rd in the match and 3rd overall in the league.

 

Results

Over 35

Event A String Performance B String Performance
200m Craig Russell 1st 26.0 Keith Powell 1st 26.6
400m Malcolm Medhurst 1st 57.3 Gavin Belcher 1st 60.0
800m Darryn McAtee 2nd 2:19.7 Steve Wadley 1st 2:21.8
1500m ** ** ** **
Shot Rob Eales 1st 10.75m Keith Powell 2nd 7.54m
Discus Rob Eales 2nd 27.74m Keith Powell 2nd 24.45m
Long Jump Malcolm Medhurst 2nd 4.98m Keith Powell 1st 4.69m
2244 relay Steve Berney, Gavin Belcher, Darryn McAtee, Malcolm Medhurst 1st 2:51.5

Over 50

Event A String Performance B String Performance
200m Glyn Sutton 1st 27.3 Graham Archer 1st 30.6
400m Graham Archer 4th 68.6 Geoff Miller 2nd 73.4
800m Dave Proffitt 3rd 2:51.4 ** **
1500m Dave Proffitt 1st 6:03.1 ** **
Shot Geoff Miller 2nd 8.80m Glyn Sutton 1st 8.17m
Discus Geoff Miller 1st 27.52m Glyn Sutton 1st 22.77m
Long Jump Geoff Miller 2nd 4.27m ** **

Match Results

Pos Club Points
1. Newport 284
2. Port Talbot 124
3. Rhondda 82
4. San Domenico 64
5. Yeovil 60
6. Pontypridd 50
7. Brecon 46
8. Cardiff 44
9. Bridgend 38
10. Wrexham 30
11. Neath 14
12. Cleavedon 12
13. Les Croupiers 8

Ladies Results

Over 50

Event A String Performance B String Performance
200m Myfanwy Louden 2nd 59.5    
400m Myfanwy Louden 2nd 2:25.0    

Match Results

Pos Club Points
1. Rhondda 182
2. Les Croupiers 68
3. Newport 36
4. Cardiff 28
5. Aberdare 24
6. Pembroke 24
7. Swansea 24
8. Carmarthen 14