Press Report: WCAC Pick Up 39 Gold Medals

ATHLETICS
by Dennis Wall

HARRIET WHEELER powered her way to a Championship record at Warrington on Sunday.

The talented West Cheshire thrower launched the javelin to a distance of 47.05m to claim a gold medal in the under 20 women’s event at the Cheshire Track and Field Championships.

Harriet’s victory followed an impressive throw of 48.21m in Peterborough which nailed number one spot for her age group in the UK ranking list.

Harriet was one of 39 West Cheshire gold medallists at Warrington during the two-day championships, while Mia Johnson and Lucca Tardivel celebrated double success stories at the North Wales Regional Championships, held at Treborth, Bangor.

Mia claimed titles from the under 16 girls 100m (12.73) and 200m (26.18), while Lucca registered victories in the under 18 men’s 100m (11.32) and 200m (22.94).

West Cheshire, who were represented by 77 members at Warrington, pocketed no fewer than 78 medals at the Cheshire Championships (39 gold, 21 silver, and 18 bronze).

Celebrating title-winning performances were Dun Xue, under 20 men’s hammer (46.36), discus (35.90m), and shot put (11.54m); Dave McKay, senior men’s hammer (42.72m), and javelin (44.56m); Satine Wearden, under 18 women’s hammer (43.62m); Megan Kettle, senior women’s hammer (37.33m); Violet Thorne, under 16 women’s hammer (27.83m), discus (28.68m), javelin (20.28m); Saskia Keresturova, under 14 girls long jump (4.40m), javelin (22.75m); Charles Uchenna, under 12 boys 75m (10.22), 150m (20.25); Heidi Anstey, under 12 girls 75m (10.45), 150m (20.95); Ruby Billington, under 18 women’s high jump (1-48m); Claire Smith, senior women’s high jump (1-48m); Dylan Gledhill, under 16 boys discus (26.22m), javelin (45.82m); Tristan Lee, under 14 boys 100m (12.58); Alba March, under 18 women’s 100m (12.17), 200m (24.98); Lewis Parsons, senior men’s 400m (51.08), 200m (23.32); Maya Jennings, under 16 women’s 300m (40.91), 200m (25.29); Sidney Shorrock, under 18 women’s discus (40.39); Scott Wells, under 18 men’s 1500m (4:22.25); Arwen Thorne, under 18 women’s javelin (39.88m); Evie Jane Smith, under 16 girls high jump (1-57m); Freya Whittaker, under 14 girls high jump (1-40m); Sam Oliver, senior men’s 3,000m (9:24.20), 800m (2:01.43); Poppy McKenna, under 14 girls 75m hurdles (11.93); Evie Whittaker, under 16 girls 80m hurdles (12.61); Amelia Owen, under 16 girls shot put (9.49m); and Dan Walker, under 18 men’s 800m (2:01.11).

West Cheshire’s silver medallists were: Amber Billington, under 16 girls 300m hurdles (49.54); Polly Morait, under 12 girls 75m (10.53); Easham Williams, under 14 boys 100m (12.74); Charles Owen, under 12 boys shot put (6.20m); Amelia Owen, under 16 girls discus (22.78m); Emily Hamilton, under 14 girls discus (20.46m); Dylan Gledhill, under 16 boys 300m (39.27m); Abby Gamble, under 12 girls 600m (1:53.75), 150m (22.13), javelin (14.91m); Paul Morrison, senior men’s 1500m (4:16.14), 800m (2:01.44); Danielle Erskine, senior women’s triple jump (9.35m); Tristan Lee, under 14 boys 200m (25.76); Evie Whittaker, under 16 girls high jump (1-45m); Dave McKay, senior men’s shot put (10.04m); Toby Honeyborne-Kelly, under 12 boys javelin (18.55m); Jacob Gardner, under 18 men’s 200m (23.02); Vera Vatan, under 14 girls 75m hurdles (12.74); Violet Thorne, under 16 girls shot put (9.38m); and Lucas Sawyer, under 14 boys 800m (2:14.47).

And West Cheshire’s bronze medallists included: Dan Crosby, under 16 boys 100m (12.24); Isla Lambert, under 14 girls discus (15.55m); Beth Duke, under 18 women’s 100m (13.69); Erin Barnard, under 18 women’s 400m (60.47); Alan Littler, senior men’s 400m (55.59); Harriet Beattie, under 16 women’s 300m (44.76), 1500m (5:49.67); Jayden Walls, under 16 boys 300m (39.64); Dave McKay, senior men’s discus (29.39m); Sharon Stoll, senior women’s discus (15.26m); Eashan Williams, under 14 boys 200m (26.50); Poppy McKenna, under 14 girls high jump (1-40m), 800m (2:30.29); Saskia Keresturova, under 14 girls 200m (28.05); Merryn Thorne, under 14 girls javelin (14.52m); Beth Manson, under 18 women’s 200m (26.40); Wycombe King, senior men’s 200m (25.50); and Nia Manson, under 16 girls 800m (2:26.36).

JODI BEMAND represented the UK in the Youth Skyrunning World Championships held in Makarska, Croatia.

Jodi’s 4.5km race had a 980m+ vertical climb and she finished a creditable 14th in a world class field, and she completed the 20.5km SKY Race with a 1,450m+ vertical climb as part of the same championship and finished 11th.

LEWIS MORRIS clocked 15:08 for first spot in his under 20 age group and sixth spot overall in Friday night’s Christleton 5k Road Race.

He was joined at the fixture by Sam Oliver (15:37); Scott Wells (15:58); Finley Stewart (16:46); Steve King (17:03); Eliot Quaglierini (17:07); Max Henderson (17:08); Graham Wells (17:31); Leon Betteridge (18:19); Chris Shaw (18:50); Mark Davies (19:08); Emilia Pyper (19:23); Morgan Edwards (19:48); Aoife Roberts (20:19); Mark Robinson (20:17); Alan Roberts (20:35); Phil Gent (23:43); and Andy Carter (24:05).

FIXTURES this weekend include the first round of the Northern Track and Field League at Bury on Saturday; the Chester Half Marathon on Sunday from Chester Racecourse; and the second round of the Cheshire Track and Field Grand Prix, at Macclesfield, on Sunday.

THE first Wirral Multi Terrain 6 Miles Beach and Trail Race of the year is taking place on Tuesday, June 2 (7.15pm start). This one is an open race for all over 16. Enter at: https://wirralmultiterrain.niftyentries.com/

DEESTRIDERS are inviting entries for their Off Road four miles multi terrain race series taking place at Rowleys Drive, Shotton, on Thursdays, June 4, July 2, August 6, and Friday, September 4. The entry link is: deestriders.niftyentries.com

THE 54th running of the Birkenhead Park 5 Mile Race taking place of Wednesday, July 22, is now live for entries at:https://wirralathleticclub.co.uk/birkenhead-park-5The race starts at 7pm outside St Mary’s Cricket Club, in the Lower Park (near the visitor centre).

ENTRIES are now open for the Ellesmere Port RC 5km Road Race at Capenhurst on Wednesday, August 12 (7.15pm start). The online entry link is: https://eprc.niftyentries.com/Ellesmere-Port-RC-5K-Wed-12th-Aug-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawQWiVxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpxbwFtruzfnTBcSZRH_vNERWrSvNW2l8K0fPrZeOKJrEkNso_wfzv9XveIo_aem_f_9FJuoUdQFTCe4hg-ohEw

ENTRIES are now open for our Northern Athletics Under 18, Under 20 and Senior Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hull. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=28380&fbclid=IwY2xjawRfS1BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBwbExyNkJJTm8zSUJVYWd3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh7NPkUS6DP9kMep5-VnLgcrUMp66U4GLwfh5ut4mU6gFqYulRn8mm5J71oR_aem_2qCdcHJjl09zX0XSm56CzQ

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk