Local Athletes Shine in International Cross Country Competitions

23 January 2024

Local Athletes Shine in International Cross Country Competitions

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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.