GB Biathlon news

Many congratulations to our biathletes who, at the weekend, competed in the GB Pentathlon Biathlon Semi-Final at Macclesfield. Having submitted entries earlier in the year, their presence in the event was more than justified.

In the Year 8 Boys event, Samuel Matthews finished with the second fastest swim and run to score 2746 points and finish in an outstanding second place overall. Although twin brother Thomas was unable to compete due to injury, the Preece brothers, Kyle and Callum, finished 15^th and 22^nd respectively to secure first place for Arnold in the team event with 6276 points, just 36 points ahead of the runners-up.

In addition, William Eccleston competed extremely well in the Year 10 event, finishing 8^th in the swim and 3^rd in the run to gain 2164 points, and to also finish in second place overall. Indeed, a similar theme was maintained as Lucy Whalley, competing in the Year 10 Girls competition, also finished in second place. Lucy was placed 5^th in the swim and 2^nd in the run to score a total of 2226 points overall.

Not to be outdone, Ciarra Barcock competed in the Year 7 Girls event and, although finishing 10^th in the run, a strong swim enabled her to finish fourth overall with 2210, equal on points with the third placed competitor.

With these outstanding performances, all six athletes have qualified for the National Finals to be held at Crystal Palace on 25^th March 2012.

Very well done to you all.

Mr Jones

Posted by: M L Evans
Date: Friday 03/02/2012