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 13^th 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 20^th 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	2^nd overall
Annabel Morrison	Enniskillen RC	U20 Female	5^th overall
Lucy Foster	Willowfield Harriers	U20 Female	10^th overall
Kirsti Foster	Willowfield Harriers	U20 Female	42^nd overall

Charlie Jones	Lagan Valley AC	U20 Male	19^th overall
Finn Diver	Beechmount Harriers	U20 Male	22^nd overall
Jack McCausland	Lagan Valley AC	U20 Male	29^th 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	26^th
Robyn McKee	Annadale Stiders	Senior Women	33^rd
Orla Duffy	DCH	Senior Women	36^th

Andrew Milligan	North Belfast Harriers	Senior Men	42^nd
Craig McMeechan	North Down AC	Senior Men	67^th
Conal McCambridge	North Belfast Harriers	Senior Men	81^st
Chris Fielding	City of Derry Spartans	Senior Men	92^nd

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.