By Rob Wilton and Dan Ferguson
91原创 Mustangs and BC Athletics hosted more than 300 U16 to senior competitors at McLeod Athletic Park in 91原创 on Saturday, July 24, and Sunday, July 25 for the BC Athletics sprints, jumps, hurdles and wheelchair racing challenge.
Kevin Harrison, 91原创 Mustangs president said the meet, the largest attended this year, has revived the track community.
鈥淎thletes, officials, coaches and parents, we鈥檙e all thrilled with the event,鈥� Harrison told the 91原创 Advance Times.
鈥淸As] an encouragement for the newer athletes, this is what track is all about and also a great send-off for those athletes heading to university programs,鈥� Harrison added.
Events included sprints and jumping competitions, including 100 metre, to 800 metre wheelchair sprints, along with running and rolling 100 metre to 800 metre sprinting, relays and hurdles, and pole vaulting, long jump, high jump, and triple jump competitions.
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Day 1 was packed with great performances and numerous Mustang personal bests.
We are looking forward to an exciting Day 2.
Volunteers, officials and athletes endured intense sun and heat during both days of competition.
Spectators were permitted and while the stands were not packed, they were noisy, as supporters cheered on some of BC鈥檚 top junior and senior athletes.
鈥淭his was not a normal year鈥� commented organizer and 91原创 Mustangs head coach Andrew Lenton
Covid-19 logistical complications has limited the scope of participation, Lenton explained.
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Among standout performances by 91原创-based athletes, Langey Mustangs athletes Jade Lenton won the women鈥檚 400 metre and 800 metre U20 events, Mackenzie Hurtubise took U16 pole vault, Hayden Hall was first in the 300 metre hurdles, and Holly Harrison won U20 high jump.
Mustangs women鈥檚 team won the 4 x 200 metre relay.
Several 91原创 Trinity Western University (TWU) Spartans made trips to the podium, with Ana Fonseca setting two personal bests on her way to winning the open pole vault competition 鈥� 3.40 metres and 3.65 metres.
Spartan Alina Olson, in her first notable outing for TWU, won the women鈥檚 100 metre U20 event, then followed it up by taking the women鈥檚 U20 200 metre race. Olson posted a personal best time of 25.55.
Ben Tjernagel emerged victorious in the 100 metre men鈥檚 open event, posting a time of 10.95.
Full results for the weekend can be found online at e.
Rob Wilton is a Lower Mainland freelance photojournalist, and a regular contributor to the 91原创 Advance Times.
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