Tag Archives: athletics

Lally defies Olympic selectors to realise her lifelong dream

Posted on June 24, 2016 by

IAN LAMONT interviews a south London athlete who has overcome illness, depression and disappointment to drive her into becoming one of the world’s best discus throwers. Main photograph by IAN STRATTON Jade Lally can put four years of hurt behind … Continue reading →

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Trustees abandon free school plan for Crystal Palace Park

Posted on September 24, 2015 by

Controversial plans to build a free school in the middle of a Grade II-listed public park have been abandoned. The Crystal Palace Primary School wanted the public to pay for its buildings in the middle of the south London park, … Continue reading →

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Rooney proves a point as he flies on his Chinese magic carpet

Posted on August 23, 2015 by

Croydon Harrier Martyn Rooney proved a point today, when the British athletics team captain stormed to a lifetime best performance in the 400 metres heats on the second day of the world championships in Beijing. Rooney raced to 44.45sec for … Continue reading →

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Young Harriers break records at London Olympic Stadium

Posted on July 29, 2015 by

Three sprint relay teams from Croydon Harriers tasted victory in London’s Olympic Stadium at the Anniversary Games last Friday evening. Eight teams of Croydon Harriers sprinters got the chance to stretch their legs on the big stage alongside Usain Bolt … Continue reading →

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Croydon Harriers sprinter becomes four-try rugby star

Posted on March 11, 2015 by

Croydon Harriers recently lost one of their biggest talents – physically and metaphorically – to another sport, when British discus record-holder Lawrence Okoye signed up for the San Francisco 49ers American football team. Could they be about to lose another … Continue reading →

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Frank Harmer Memorial 10km road race, Mar 1

Posted on January 20, 2015 by
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Bromley 10km charity road race, Jan 11

Posted on January 9, 2015 by
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