School athletes take part in East Devon Cross Country Competition
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News - Nov 20
The East Devon Cross Country Competition took place at Bicton on a bright, sunny day, in perfect running conditions for our athletes. The event saw strong performances across all age groups, with Colyton’s runners showing exceptional skill and determination at every stage.
The competition kicked off the Year 7 race, where the girls were making their debut in Cross Country. Despite the nerves of their first-ever event, they rose to the occasion in spectacular style, with the top performer from the Year 7 group being Rose D. The competition was fierce in the Junior race. Our girls ran with grit and determination, holding their ground in a tightly packed field. Molly C finished in a commendable 13th place, closely followed by Bella C in 14th. Both displayed excellent stamina and pacing, representing Colyton with pride and skill.
It was in the Intermediate Girls race where Colyton truly shone, with our athletes dominating the field. They were able to pull off a remarkable 1-2-3 finish, with Sofia L claiming victory, Lyra W securing second place and Eliza T finishing in third place. This exceptional result not only showed Colyton’s depth in talent but also secured a dominant win for the Intermediate team. Seven of our top 8 runners in this race made it through to the next round, a testament to the strength and consistency of our athletes. The senior race was another impressive display of Colyton’s class, with Kate K finishing in second place and Isabel B G securing third. Both runners maintained strong positions throughout the race, and their efforts ensured that all four of Colyton’s senior girls advanced to the next round. The team’s cohesion and commitment were evident, and their performance secured another first-place finish for Colyton.
For the girls, the day concluded with some outstanding overall results.
Year 7 – 3rd place
Juniors – 3rd place
Intermediates – 1st place with a low score of 70
Seniors – 1s place with a score of 21
It was a fantastic day for Colyton, with excellent individual and team performances across all categories. Special congratulations to the Intermediate and Senior teams for their dominant victories. Well done to everyone involved for their hard work and determination, and good luck to those competing in the upcoming Exeter vs East Devon round.
We had 54 boys representing Colyton at the East Devon Cross Country Championship, giving outstanding performances. The Year 7 boys team put in a strong effort, finishing 2nd in the team event, just four points shy of first place.
In the Junior Boys category, Colyton secured 3rd overall, with impressive individual finishes from George H and Jacob A, who came 2nd and 3rd respectively. The Intermediate boys team dominated their event, taking 1st place overall, led by Oscar P and Ben P who finished 1st and 2nd in the race. Finally, the Senior Boys team achieved 2nd place, thanks to excellent finishes from Martin F, Robin D and Dylan T who claimed 2nd, 3rd and 4th spots.
