Athletics

Nene Valley Harrier athletes dominated the first race of this year’s Peterborough 5k series. Alex Hampson took second place, just four seconds behind Notts AC’s Aaron Scott in 15.54, followed closely by Lloyd Kempson in third in 16.12. Harriers’ Philippa Taylor was first lady in 18.54, producing a gritty display of determination to battle through the race despite carrying an ...

Former Spalding Grammar School pupil Lloyd Kempson led from start to finish as he won one of the biggest races in the country. The 19-year-old roared to a stunning success at the BUPA Westminster Mile (A string race) in central London, seeing off thousands of rivals in the process. Running his first ever mile race, Nene Valley Harrier Kempson fought ...

In-form Spalding athlete John Pike secured another win on the road as he stormed to victory at the Deepings Rotary 10k. Pike, who emerged victorious from the Eye 10k a week earlier, finished more than a minute ahead of his nearest competitor. Representing his club Newham and Essex Beagles, Pike clocked 34.39mins to ease Stamford Striders’ Simon Fell (35.40mins) into ...

Spalding native John Pike saw off challenging weather conditions and a strong field to win the Eye 10k in imperious fashion. Sunshine, thunderous rain and strong winds made life tough for the sizeable field of 430 runners in an event that served as the second round of the Cambridgeshire Road Race League. Pike, who was representing Newham and Essex Beagles ...

Nene Valley Harriers won their opening match of the East Anglian League as they produced an array of top performances at the Bury St Edmunds athletics track. The Harriers won the under-17, under-15 boys and the under-15 girls competitions outright, claiming valuable points for the team and making a strong contribution to the overall result. Under-15 athletes Kai Harrison and ...

Athletes from Nene Valley Harriers claimed eight of the 12 trophies up for grabs at the 25th annual Langtoft 10k race. The 10k and 3k were both officially started by local coaching legend Russ Prosser, from Nene Valley, who ran a swift 33.11mins when he competed in the first ever Langtoft 10k in 1989. Bushfield Joggers’ Brian Corleys took the ...