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The 4th match of this years‘ Chiltern League cross-country races took place on Saturday 15th Jan at Campbell Park, Milton Keynes. Always a very testing, undulating and technical course, with steep inclines and streams to navigate, this year the recent rain had resulted in areas of deep mud making things even more challenging. Those without spikes would struggle and although it was cold and foggy with a biting wind, some team managers were heard to comment that at least it wasn’t raining!

It was great to see that Stevenage and North Herts Athletics Club representation was the best so far this year. Most had a smile on their face at the end, albeit mud splattered. As we have come to expect, competition was fierce and the effort by our athletes was once again really impressive.

There were some fine individual performances with several of our age groups well placed before the last round of races next month when the overall competitions for best individuals and teams over the season will be decided.

In the Under 11 boys’ race Oliver Rose came 8th with James Cook 28th. In the girls’ race Hazel Spitzer was 10th.

Aubrey Murray, was a very creditable 3rd in the Under 13 boys’ race. Evan Robson was 9th, Fred Dilley 10th, Casey Wyatt 12th, Matthew Thompson 18th and Henry Price 19th. Together the team came 2nd and as things currently stand are in silver medal position overall.

In the Under 13 girls’ race, Esme Searle finished in 7th position, with Hannah Cook 12th, Jane Griffin 13th, and Gracie Hall-Watts 15th. This keeps the team in bronze medal position overall.

For the U15 boys, Calum Fairey came 6th, Thomas Redfern 12th, Jack Thompson 15th, William Toffa 21st, Harrison Lund 26th, and George Fifield 27th. The team placed 3rd.

Abigail Manson was 5th in the Under 15 girls’ race.

William Galliford came 5th in the Under 17 boys’ race, with Isaac Whitten 9th which keeps them in bronze medal position overall despite both being young in this age group and not having had a 3rd runner this season! Amelie Hobbs was 17th in the girls’ competition.

Lastly, in a large Seniors men’s field, Adam Searle finished 48th with Bob Whitten 149th. Alex Gates came 22nd in the Senior women’s race.

It remains all to play for; here’s hoping for a good medal haul next time but well done SNHAC for a great showing on Saturday!