ATHLETES STAR ON HOME TERRITORY
THE John H Collins Gwent Cross Country League, one of the most popular grassroots leagues of its kind in the UK, returned to West Wales for the sixth time.
More than 1,000 runners of all abilities descended on Pembrey Country Park. Races featured from the under11s right up to the seniors and masters categories.
Carmarthen Harriers hosted fixture three of the season before the league visits Margam Park and Pontypool Park in the new year.
Competitors, coaches, team managers, officials and spectators from more than 40 clubs travelled to the venue from across South Wales and the South West of England.
On a demanding course that showcased the park and the surrounding areas, competitors aged from nine to 80 tackled fast grass sections, hills, sand dunes, woods and paths.
Carmarthen Harriers and Llanelli Athletics Club enjoyed success at their local park.
AGE GROUP RESULTS:
Novice Boys: Tomos Cai Davies (5:39), Jasper Davis (5:48); Steffan James (6:21), Joshua Phillips (7:14), Max Edwards (7:18).
Novice Girls: Paige-lily Williams (6:37), Libby Beynon (6:49), Megan Evans (6:53), Erin Davies (7:02), Alys Jones (7:04), Aeronwy Morgan-fisher (7:13), Gwen Johansen (7:15), Elliw Mai Jones (7:33), Teaghan Williams (9:33).
Under-13 Girls: Esme Lynock (12:25), Lowri Morgan (12:42), Nansi Griffiths (13:03), Gwenan Fflur Jones (14:37), Mali Griffiths (14:46), Honey Davis (14:52), Seren Bowen (15:15).
Under-13 Boys: Toby Anthony (10:51), Ashton Williams (10:55), Gethin Thomas (11:37), Deklan Roberts (11:43), Oliver Phillips (15:02).
Under-15 Girls: Amelia Williams (14:10), Lyra Roberts (14:53), Megan Thomas (15:17), Macy Blue (15:27), Anastasia Eggleston-stoker (15:40), Ffion Thomas (19:46).
Under-15 Boys: Sam Griffiths (12:35), Joshua Barnett (13:03), Jimmy Davis (14:29), Macsen Toogood.
Under-17 Women: Frances Mackie (19:20), Greta Mckane (24:55).
Under-17 Men: Finley Bruce (15:36), Ifan Bowen (16:19), Steffan Davies (16:21), Steffan Bridger (16:38), Iwan Wilson (17:20), Jake Flear (20:07), Rogan Cox (22:39).
Under-20 Women: Jessica Hyland (18:03).
Under-20 Men: Jack Bruce (18:01). Senior Women: Kelcy Hooper (31:06), Ellie Kiff (31:35); Helen Beynon (32:10), Claire Protheroe (33:23), Helen Williams (35:51), Amy Tucker (36:05), Karen Huggins (36:18), Katherine Morgan (37:33), Rhian Bruce (38:42), Claire Kearney (39:03), Donna Fernandez (39:15), Rachel Huggins (40:05), Debbie John (47:05).
Senior Men: John Breslin (35:15), Isaac Ayres (35:42), David Clarke (36:31), Martin Flear (37:27), Huw Davies (39:14), Martin Price (39:34),
Jonathan Williams (40:52), Peter Osborne (40:59), Nick Venables (44:15), Nick Fox (46:52), Matthew Jones (48:01), Hugh Evans (48:38).
The 2022 West Wales Cross Country Championships were incorporated into the event, with medals presented to the top three finishers in all junior, senior and master age groups.
Seven gold, five silver and six bronze medals were won by athletes from Carmarthenshire clubs.