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

Over 50

Match Results

Ladies Results

Over 50

Match Results