International success for U23 team in Trieste, Italy
A strong team of athletes represented England at a point-to-point race in Trieste, Italy. There were fantastic performances from all athletes resulted in bronze for both teams.
Andrew Heyes (Off-Track National Manager) spoke about the team's performance:
“It is really important for the U23 age group to experience international competition as they transition from junior to senior. It has been fantastic to see the whole team take the opportunity to test themselves in a high-quality field.”
Placing ninth overall, Joe English added:
"Thank you England Athletics for the opportunity, it was great to compete internationally, I also learned a lot from my fellow team members and this has set me up nicely for the season ahead."
Results
Women's team: 3rd overall
- 4th: Rebecca Flaherty (Bingley Harriers, Matt Seddon) - 33:43
- 9th: Faye O'Hara (Liverpool Harriers AC, Anthony Clarke) - 34:21
- 12th: Isabel Holt (Blackburn Harriers, Andrew Henderson) - 34:52
- 19th: Libby Huxley (Blackburn Harriers, Andy Bibby) - 35:47
Men's team: 3rd overall
- 8th: Adbimajid Darood (Skyrac AC, Andrew Henderson) - 29:37
- 9th: Joseph English (Kent AC, Chris Busaileh) - 29:41
- 10th: Mark Ruby (Poole AC, Mark Pauley) - 29:44
- 11th: Matthew Pickering (Aldershot, Farnham & District, Mick Woods) - 29:50