Local Athletes Shine in International Cross Country Competitions
23 January 2024
Over the past couple of week, an U20 NI & Ulster Men’s & Women’s team embarked on a journey to Renfrew, Scotland, to participate in the highly anticipated Celtic International Cross Country event on Saturday 13th January. Simultaneously, the Senior Men’s and Women’s teams made their mark in London, England, competing in the Parliament Hill Cross Challenge on Saturday 20th January.
At the Celtic International Cross Country, the U20 Women’s team displayed an exceptional performance, securing a commendable 2nd place, while the U20 Men’s team claimed the 3rd position. The detailed team results are provided below:
Athlete |
Club |
Age Group |
Result |
Anna Gardiner |
East Down AC |
U20 Female |
2nd overall |
Annabel Morrison |
Enniskillen RC |
U20 Female |
5th overall |
Lucy Foster |
Willowfield Harriers |
U20 Female |
10th overall |
Kirsti Foster |
Willowfield Harriers |
U20 Female |
42nd overall |
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Charlie Jones |
Lagan Valley AC |
U20 Male |
19th overall |
Finn Diver |
Beechmount Harriers |
U20 Male |
22nd overall |
Jack McCausland |
Lagan Valley AC |
U20 Male |
29th overall |
Meanwhile, at the Parliament Hill Cross Challenge, the Senior Women’s team achieved a notable 5th place, and the Senior Men’s team secured a commendable 7th place. The comprehensive team results are outlined below:
Athlete |
Club |
Age Group |
Result |
Edel Monaghan |
DCH |
Senior Women |
26th |
Robyn McKee |
Annadale Stiders |
Senior Women |
33rd |
Orla Duffy |
DCH |
Senior Women |
36th |
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Andrew Milligan |
North Belfast Harriers |
Senior Men |
42nd |
Craig McMeechan |
North Down AC |
Senior Men |
67th |
Conal McCambridge |
North Belfast Harriers |
Senior Men |
81st |
Chris Fielding |
City of Derry Spartans |
Senior Men |
92nd |
The success of our athletes in these international competitions reflects the dedication and skill of our U20 and Senior teams. We applaud their achievements and look forward to their continued success in future endeavours.