Dilks make Trots mark

TEN Trots competed for West Wales in the Welsh Inter-regional Cross Country Championships at Llandrindod Wells.

Fourteen-year-old Archie Dilks made his mark as the first junior from the club to represent the region, finishing 46th in the under-15 boys’ race and bringing home a team gold medal for West Wales.

Silver and bronze went to Mary Anthony and Lindy Eynon in the Masters F55 category, and Kevin Griffiths claimed bronze in the M55 category.

This trio also helped West Wales to win team gold in their respective categories.

Luke Evans was also part of a winning West Wales team in the under-20s men’s race, finishing 19th.

Other Trots placings – Ladies: 38 Melissa Watson; 55 Mary Anthony; 73 Lindy Eynon; 118 Rebecca Dilks.

Men: 71 Griffiths; 108 Richard Phillips; 114 Nick Merrony; 130 Dewi Snelson.

Gwent Cross Country League, Parc Bryn Bach – Ladies: 60 Melissa Watson; 90 Mary Anthony; 111 Lindy Eynon; 152 Helen Williams; 219 Marian Davies.

Men: 213 Chris Lloyd; 214 Richard Phillips; 407 Keith Powell.

Kevin Griffiths won the M50 category, finishing fifth overall in the Broad Haven Christmas Pudding 10k. Archie Dilks was first junior and Mary Anthony and Lindy Eynon were first and second F55.

Other Trots results: 5 (1st M50) Griffiths; 28 Adam Bowman; 32 (1st junior) Dilks; 35 (1st F55) Anthony; 39 (2nd F55) Eynon; 122 Martin Andrews; 160 Julie Barber; 171 Yvonne Davies; 175 Sonya Jones.