Category Archives: Track

Lagan Valley Super 6 Series Ends on a High

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The Lagan Valley Super 6 series came to a spectacular conclusion at Meet 6, with athletes from across the junior and senior ranks producing a host of medals, personal bests and outstanding performances.

The headline performance of the evening came from Harry McVeigh, who stormed to an exceptional 4:49 mile to become the fastest U14 mile runner in the UK this season. McVeigh had already enjoyed success earlier in the evening, claiming silver in the 100m to complete a memorable night.

Harry Breaks UK U14 Mile record

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Against the Heat and the Field: Connaire Óg Delivers National Bronze

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The curtain came down on the National Juvenile Track and Field Championships on Sunday with the staging of the B Championships, bringing this year’s national track and field campaign to a close. Representing the club on the final day was Connaire Óg McVeigh, who once again showed the determination, commitment and competitive spirit required to perform on the national stage despite the challenging conditions created by the intense summer heat.

A fantastic run from Connaire Óg- striking when it mattered most

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Three Ulster titles for Newcastle Athletes

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Jamie O’Flaherty clears the barrier on this way to claiming his first Ulster Steeplechase title

Newcastle AC’s young athletes produced a series of outstanding performances at the NI and Ulster U14-U20 Track and Field Championships at the Mary Peters Track, Belfast, with the club enjoying a highly successful weekend across a range of events. Competing against the province’s best young talent, Newcastle athletes delivered medals, personal bests and impressive displays that underlined the club’s growing strength across all age groups with 8 athletes taking home 7 medals over the course of the weekend. 

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