A number of Sussex athletes took part in the British Athletics Cross Challenge (inc. Euro Trials) at Sefton Park, Liverpool this weekend. And for most, it was a long trip well worth making competing against the very best British cross country talent on a challenging muddy course. Without doubt, top billing went to Lewes AC’s […]
Hazel Bristow funeral details
Hazel Bristow’s funeral will take place on Friday May 24th at 11.30am at Putney Vale Crematorium, Stag Lane, Putney, SW15 3DZ. An informal memorial gathering will be held in Brighton on Sunday July 14th. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Hazel can be made at: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SomeoneSpecial/HazelBristow in aid of the Royal Trinity Hospice and Leo House. With […]
Rojas and Hawkes GB debuts
Brighton’s Kevin Rojas and Worthing’s Ben Hawkes have both been called up to represent Great Britain for the first time. Rojas is one of 10 athletes to have been selected by British Athletics to compete at the IAU 50km World Championships in Brasov, Romania later this year. The Championships, which take place on 1st […]
Records Continue To Tumble On Day Two
Five more records fell as the sun came out on day two of the Sussex Track and Field Championship. The U20 women’s 400 hurdles was the first to go with Grace Vans Agnew’s 62.05s bettering her Crawley team mate, Jessica Lambert’s 2018 record of 63.33s. This was swiftly followed by Elise Lovell (Havant AC) clocking […]
Ben does it again and three more CBPs at Sussex T&F Champs – Day 1
From hail to sun, to sudden downpours, the weather at K2 switched throughout the day as hardy officials and athletes battled against the ever-changing elements. Meanwhile, championship best performances tumbled on the first day of the 2019 Sussex County Track and Field Championships. For the third year in a row, Worthing Under-20, Ben Hawkes set […]
BAL season opener in Bedford cancelled – County Champs Weekend
The opening Division 2, 3 and 4 fixture in this year’s British Athletics League (BAL) was cancelled earlier this week due to a shortage of officials. The combined match was due to take place at Bedford on Sunday. Dean Hardman, the chairman of BAL said: “Unfortunately, despite best efforts, it became apparent last week […]