Match Report by David Vosser
Steve McNair breaks new world record
I am delighted to report that Steve McNair has finally made it, yes he has set a new world record. The first man ever to compete in every southern league event. Steve set this record in front of a small but knowledgeable crowd at the famous Southampton track when he stood in for the injured Simon Morgan to throw the Javelin. Steve has been competing for the Harriers at Southern League matches for a good few years and his “me I’ll do anything attitude” has earned him this record. Well-done Steve. Can it ever be beaten?
An excellent all-round performance has secured us Division 4 competition next year. James Coney (aka Harry Rednap) again used his contacts to introduce another new member Phil Noska to the club who gained two excellent 2nd places in the Javelin and Shot.
This was Team Solent’s home fixture and they have struggled so far this year, however they managed to field a strong sprint and field side ensuring a small victory of only 81/2 points over us. Our points total of 142.5 was by far our best performance of the year.
Notable performances came from Dave Bush (400m Hurdles 1st, 200m,Long Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, Triple Jump 1st, 4X1 and 4x4!) making a welcome return to the team and Jeremy Reynolds who is also a real points accumulator covering the Long Jump 1st, High Jump, Triple Jump 1st, 110 Hurdles 1st and Discus.
Ian Ford and Jamie Jones literally ran away from the opposition in the 5k. Keith Clark picked up a win in the 800m and 2nd in the 1500m. The Steeple also earned us maximum points with Keith Vallis and Mark Simcox making his first track appearance this year