Club’s golden day out

May 15 2008 Liverpool Daily Post

WEST CHESHIRE AC members bagged 29 gold medals at the two-day Cheshire County Track and Field Championships.

Dave McKay and Andrew Whitton headed the medal haul with stunning performances at their home venue, Stanney Oaks, Ellesmere Port.

McKay launched a winning grade one throw of 65.64m, a new personal best, to land the men’s javelin title.

Andrew Whitton, who was sidelined for most of last season through injury, bounced back brilliantly to notch a championship best of 12.86m for victory in the junior men’s triple jump.

Nicola Gore powered her way to four gold medal displays in the ladies throwing competitions.

She grabbed 32.33m in the hammer, spun the discus to 33.20m, launched the javelin 26.50m, and hit 10.43m in the shot.

Oliver Wedgewood completed a hat-trick of titles with victories in the under-13s boys 200m (28.2), 75m hurdles (15.1), and long jump (4.63m).

Laura Rigby scored success in her debut championships appearances by clinching a time of 13.1 seconds in the U13s girls 70m hurdles.

Bryony Potter rounded the under-17s ladies 300m in a winning time of 41.7 seconds.

Emily Done battled her way to a gold medal in the junior ladies 400m with a time of 60.3, and Josh Smith won the U13s boys 100m in 14.0 seconds.

FIXTURES this weekend: Chester Half Marathon, on Sunday (9.30am start from the Old Dee Bridge) and Fun Run (9.45am start from the Roodee).

West Cheshire AC’s Young Athletes Track and Field League second round match at Litherland, takes place on Sunday.