Three is a charm for athletes

BUDDING sports stars from across Kintyre managed to keep their feet despite the dismal rain at the washed out Mid Argyll Sports Day.

Promoted by Mid Argyll Athletic Club and held at Lochgilphead Joint Campus School last Sunday, the competition saw the first use of the newly installed jumps facility.

The all-weather surface immediately proved its worth as it held up in the almost constant rain that started an hour before the events started.

After four hours of close competition, Kintyre athletes managed to win three of the 11 titles up for grabs.

Anna Gemmill from Carradale was crowned the under 11 champion after winning the 60m, 200m and 400m as well as the high jump. Violet Campbell from Glenbarr was third overall thanks to a win in the javelin.

Kirstie Renton from Campbeltown won the under-nine category thanks to wins in the 200m and 400m, and second places in the long jump and javelin.

Grazia Graham, also from Campbeltown, was third in the under seven category on overall points.

The boys’ entry was disappointing, making up around a third of the total numbers, but the competition was still intense in many of the age groups.

Max Graham, U9, from Campbeltown was second overall winning the 200m and 400m.

Ruaraidh Campbell from Glenbarr came second in a fiercely contested U11 competition, winning the javelin and 800m.

His older brother Gregor was a clear winner of the U13’s contest, with victory in all five of his events. He was dominant on the track winning the 200m, 400m and 800m, as well as the long jump and shot putt.