News from South London Harriers
March 12th, 2008: Surrey Indoor Championships
Posted by Ian Field at 1:34 pmGood set of results from the Surrey Indoor Champs from 1st and 2nd March 2008 at Sutton Arena
The SLH throwers were lead by Georgina West with a Silver medal and a new PB of 8.46m in the U17 girls competition. This was followed by Afam Obi-Adewole U17 winning a bronze with a new PB 10.16m. In the U15 girls, Chioma Obi-Adewole and Iyaniwura Obi-Adewole finished 4th and 6th with 7.56m and 6.66m. Last but not least, Adesini Obi-Adewole putt the 4kg shot (for the first time) and recorded 6m, gaining a silver medal. Well done to all the throwers!
In the sprints, all our athletes put in good performances, most reaching the semi-finals at least.
U17 - Afamefuna Obi-Adewole 7.64secs, Ben Wynter 7.57secs & Jeremy Sharpe 7.41secs
U20 - Billy Porter 7.29secs new PB and Chris Hall sprinted well.
U15 - Tyrie Obuks 8.4secs.
Our jumpers impressed their coaches!
U15 girls - Jahisha Thomas had a great series of jumps, she gained a new PB 4.86m and a Gold medal!
U15 boys - Tyrie Obuks also gained a new PB in the long jump with 4.33m.
U20 men - Olivier Serviable jumped 5.41m, while Alexander Bonnick jumped 5.43m, well done to both!
U17 boys - Afam jumped 5.09m and Neil Fuhrmann 5.18m, alittle down on previous competitions but training is going well, so good luck for the outdoor season boys!
Triple jump U17 boys - Two great PBs in this competition, Neil Fuhrmann 10.08m and Stephen Babalola 12.92m.
Well done to our athletes, officials, coaches and all parents and supporters.
Keep up the good work everyone!
Jill Lula
Posted in Track & Field, Young Athletes
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