Leeds City reclaim relay title in style
Published Date:
07 April 2008
By Roger Norton
LEEDS City's distance runners continued their all conquering season by regaining their northern 12-stage road relay title at Catterick yesterday.
Narrowly beaten by Morpeth last year, Leeds had a crushing victory this time even without three of their first-choice line-up.
The race comprised four long stages and eight shorter ones. Chris Birchall, pictured, opened for Leeds on a long stage and finished sixth. Veteran Martin Roscoe gave Leeds an 11-second lead on stage two and junior James Wilkinson lost just one place on the next leg.
Alan Buckley put Leeds back in front on stage four and they never looked back. Liverpool finished second with Sale third.
Chester-le- Street retained the women's title but fine runs by Katie McHale, Shirley Griffiths, Charlene Thomas, Helen Singleton and Julie Briscoe helped Wakefield to well deserved silver medals.
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Last Updated:
07 April 2008 9:45 AM
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