County Track and Field Championships

The last several weeks have been a busy time for athletics training, events and competitions.  Starting on May 6th and lasting for three weekends in a row, St. Catherine’s A.C. attended the County ‘Track and Field’ Championships held at CIT. Over the three days our athletes took part in the long jump, high jump, ball throw, javelin, shot, sprints, middle distance races, walks and relays. The club has rarely taken part in so many events and with so many different athletes. It reflects the growing confidence our athletes have attained through the weeks of training and willingness to try their hand at different events. Unfortunately, the official records only ever show those who come first, second and third. They don’t show the near misses, the personal bests, the drama of the races, the cheering of the packed stands, or the pleasure and sometimes brief sadness experienced. So well done to all those who took part and represented the club and parish. We hope you enjoyed yourselves and look forward to taking part in future events.
We must of course congratulate those who won medals: M.Carr (long jump and middle distance), J.Leahy (walks and high jump), L.Hayes (javelin and middle distance), M.Draper (shot). So many more came so close, and we feel sure their time will come soon.

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