Paisley Daily Express

Rona plays her part as Scots top table

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Rona Tytler was in the thick of the action as Scotland posted an impressive performanc­e in the British and Irish Junior Mountain Running Championsh­ips and Home County Internatio­nal.

The Kilbarchan AAC athlete finished overall ninth and third home for Scotland after Rhona Mowat led the girls in an impressive fifth position, followed by Anisha Badial seventh, Tytler ninth and Lynn McKenna 14th.

There was drama elsewhere in the U17 girls race. On the day, England were incorrectl­y awarded gold medals with Scotland second and Wales third.

After a re-count and some 24 hours later, the Scottish team were promoted to first with Wales second and, crucially it saw England demoted down to third in the overall standings.

This placed Scotland in top spot overall with two team golds and two silvers, out-running England with one team gold, two silvers and one bronze.

A Scottish Athletics spokesman said: “Despite the demanding schedule, all the Scottish athletes were a credit to their national vests on and off the hillls.

“Many thanks are extended to our hosts Ireland for organisati­on and a special mention to Julie Mollison and Malcolm Patterson at scottishat­hletics for all their hard work in preparatio­n.

“It really was an outstandin­g overall performanc­e by the young Scottish athletes.”

 ??  ?? In the mix Rona Tytler
In the mix Rona Tytler

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