Northern Senior League - Middlesbrough - 3rd August 2008

Sunday 3rd August was the last event in the Northern Senior League at Middlesbrough. There was an upturn in fortune for Richmond and Zetland, who gained promotion to division 3E, thanks to a good turn out of athletes on the day. Tim Burn and Paul Kilsby once again showed their winning ways, taking victories over 100m, 400m and Long Jump, as well as great shows in the relay races. Not to be outdone, Jon Orange dictated the pace and outclassed the field over 5000m, with another fabulous clocking of 15.38.4, placing him almost 2 minutes ahead of the rest of the field, while Shaun Purkiss accompanied him in the same race, taking full points in the B String, as well as both running strongly over 800m. Nick Zissler produced a fine run in the 1500m, clocking 4.17.5, along with junior athlete, George Robinson, who finished in 4.29.5, as well as setting a PB in the Triple Jump of 10.93m. Matt Prosser really upped the points tally with great performances over 400m Hurdles in 67.5, 110m Hurdles and 200m, as well as numerous other events. John Wilde was also in fine form, taking victory in the Hammer with 30.20m and second in the Discus and Javelin B String.

The ladies were also in great shape, with numbers up on previous meetings. Jo Adams was in great form and took charge to claim first place over 800m, as well as 2nd over 1500m in 5.00.5, while sister Rosie, won the 800m B string event and ran strongly over 400m. Jessie Roberts topped the 1500m B rankings with 5.40.0 and claimed 2nd over 3000m, while Sarah Gregory took 2nd over 3000m in the B string, as well as competing in several field events. Fiona Hughes also competed in a range of events, notching up the points in the 400m hurdles, Long Jump, 100m and High Jump. Jane Thornton took charge of the sprint distances and the relays, putting in solid performances, while Laura Wrigley enjoyed the throws, with a PB in the Shot Putt of 6.24m. Jenny Fenwick also boosted the team, scoring points in some of her less familiar events over 200m and 400m Hurdles. The relay team then went on to take victory in the 4x400m, while the men won the 4x100m, putting the team comfortably in 2nd place on the day and assuring promotion for the club.

RZH Results: Senior Men – John Wild, 1st Hammer 30.20m, 2nd Discus 31.56m, 2nd Shot Putt 8.29m & 2nd Javelin B 30.47m, Matt Prosser, 3rd 400mH 67.5, 2nd 110mH 26.8, 1st Discus B 17.20m, 4th High Jump 1.40m, 2nd Shot Putt B 6.92m & 2nd 200m 25.8, Jon Orange, 3rd 800m 2.20.8 & 1st 5000m 15.38.4, Shaun Purkiss, 3rd 800m B 2.38.1 & 1st 5000m B 17.49.3, Tim Burn, 2nd 100m 11.6, 1st Long Jump 6.28m, 1st 400m 51.6 & 2nd 200m 23.3, Paul Kilsby, 1st 100m B 122, 1st Long Jump B 5.94m & 2nd Javelin 39.98m, George Robinson, 1st Triple Jump 10.93 & 1st 1500m B 4.29.5, Team 1st 4x100m Relay 47.7 & 3rd 4x400m Relay 3.52.8. Senior Women – Jane Thornton, 5th 100m 15.3, 3rd 200m 31.2 & 3rd 400m 71.9, Fiona Hughes, 4th 100m B 17.6, 4th 400mH 92.3, 4th Long Jump 3.25m & 4th High Jump 1.10m, Jenny Fenwick, 4th 200m B 40.1, 3rd 400mH B 117.1 & 4th Long Jump B 2.57m, Rosie Adams, 2nd 400m B 68.9, 1st 800m B 2.47.4 & 3rd Discus B 14.08m, Jo Adams, 1st 800m 2.21.4, 2nd 1500m 5.00.5 & 3rd Discus 18.50m, Jessie Roberts, 1st 1500m B 5.40.0, 2nd 3000m 11.45.0 & 4th Triple Jump 6.77m, Sarah Gregory, 2nd 3000m B 12.22.6, 4th Hammer 15.81m, 2nd Shot Putt B 5.82m & 2nd Javelin B 11.43m, Laura Wrigley, 2nd Hammer B 13.17m, 4th Javelin 11.80m & 5th Shot Putt 6.24m, Team 3rd 4x100m 59.4 & 1st 4x400m 5.05.1.