Athletics Update 

Athletics Update 

The third invitational carnival for 2023 was held at E.S Marks Field on Saturday, with sunny conditions prevailing. Lachy Brown was fresh off his National Cross Country performance to come 2nd in the opening race of the day, the Open 3000 metre in 8:58.4. The Hurdlers continued to fly the flag and performed well with wins to Ben Gordon in the Under 14s, Nick Wendt in the Under 15s and Jack Riding in the Under 16s.  

Toby Cay, Year 7

Our Senior 800 metre athletes showed the benefits of a great Cross Country season with some strong runs in their respective races. Ryan Gilmour was close to breaking the 2-minute mark with a 2:01.1 in winning the Under 17 Championship race. The big improver showing his raw talent was Isaac Lanham, who chased Ryan for the entire race to finish in second with a big personal best of 2:04.0. Not to be outdone, our Captain Nathan Stanmore had his best race for many years in running 1:54.5 in winning the Open 800 metre Championship with Cam Burnett also running a nice race in 1:58.1.  

Our 100 metre men were all consistent in their races, with Wylie Hockey running a very smooth race to come 3rd in 11.1 in the Under 17 Championship, while Vice Captain Hugo Orpin made a welcome return to the track, winning his heat in 11.2.  

In the field, our most consistent High Jumper continues to be Morgan Elvy, who jumped a personal best of 1.8 metres in the Under 17s. Julian Harrison made great progress in Under 15s with 1.78 metres, while Ed Godfrey jumped a big personal best of 1.56 metres in the Under 13 High Jump. In the Shot Put, Harrison Brunker continues to compete well as he won the Under 14 Shot Put in 12.74 metres.

Julian Harrison, Year 9

The 400 metre runners continue to show good improvements in their performances. Thomas Eaton ran a 60.0 run for a nice personal best in the Under 13 Championship race. Henry Trueman made his season debut with a 55.7 run in the Under 14s, while Henry Wheeler ran his best time in the Under 15 race with 54.0. Not to be outdone, the continued improvement of Digby Hockey was seen again with a close second in the Under 16 Championship race in a new personal best of 52.8. William Nutt completed his first 400 metre of the year with a controlled 52.3 in the Opens event to finish

Thomas Eaton, Year 7
Matt Hogg, Year 12

3rd. Our Under 16 4 x 100 metre relay finished the day off in style, winning their race in the smart time of 45.1.

The final lead-up invitational carnival is the Shore carnival at Homebush on Saturday September 9, with boys having their final chance to push for selection to the AAGPS Athletics on September 16. We wish them all the best.  

Performances of the Week 

  • Juniors: Ed Godfrey 1st in the Under 13 High Jump in 1.56 metres 
  • Intermediates: Julian Harrison 1st in the Under 15 High Jump in 1.78 metres 
  • Seniors: Nathan Stanmore 1st in the Open 800 metre in 1:54.4 

Rev. Anthony Benn 
MIC Athletics