Our middle distance runners were up against some tough opposition but gained valuable points. Alan Burt was still recovering from the Potters Half marathon but ran well for 5^th position in the M40A 800m. Nigel Gardner who is more accustomed to jumping events competed well for 4^th place in the M40B event. Ray Ibbs made a welcome return to the track and finished 3^rd in the M50 competition. In the 3000m events, both Adrian Thiemicke and Chris Bourne competed outside their age groups but ran exceptionally well for 5^th in the M35 and M40 events. Dave Hindley showed he is well on the way to full fitness with 3^rd place in the M60 competition. Brian Eggleton also competed outside of his age group to finish a creditable 2^nd in the 2k Walk. Arguably the performance of the night came from John Sinclair in the M50 event. John paced himself perfectly to sweep past his opponents in the final 30 metres to gain a superb victory.

As usual, our field athletes were on top form. Paul Williams showed that he is a great all round athlete winning the M35 Shot Putt. Brian Eggleton threw well for 4^th in the M60 Javelin and Mike Warrilow competed well for 3^rd in the M50 Long Jump. It was not ideal conditions for the Discus competition but Clive Howell threw exceptionally well for 2^nd in the M50 age group.

The final event of the night was the 400m relay. Stoke with only 2 recognised sprinters were always going to find it tough going but despite this were only a whisker away from second place.

This was an exceptional team performance considering there were a significant number of athletes unavailable on the night.

Peter Wainwright - Team Manager

Stoke Results

200m               M40            Tony Leigh                            1^st             23.5
200m               M50            Mike Warrilow                      3^rd              28.3
200m               M60            Richard Barrington                 1^st             28.2

800m               M40A          Alan Burt                            5^th             2.35.7
800m               M40B          Nigel Gardner                     4^th              2.27.3
800m               M50            Ray Ibbs                              3^rd            2.38.4

2k Walk            M40           Brian Eggleton                     2^nd           14.37.4
2k Walk            M50           John Sinclair                         1^st           12.11.7

3000m              M35           Adrian Thiemicke                  5^th            11.04.5
3000m             M40            Chris Bourne                         5^th            11.35.6
3000m             M60            Dave Hindley                         3^rd            15.02.

Javelin              M60           Brian Eggleton                       4^th            20.21

Long Jump         M50          Mike Warrilow                      3^rd              4.42

Shot                 M35           Paul Williams                       1^st              8.34

Discus              M50           Clive Howell                         2^nd             22.48

4x400 Relay            Leigh, Williams,                              3^rd             3.57.0
                              Burt, Gardner


Meeting Results                            League Positions 

1  City of Stoke            99            8            1  City of Stoke         213            16
2  RSC                        94            7            2  C & S                   189            13
3  C & S                      90            6            3  RSC                     185            13
4  Telford                     77            5            4  Telford                   161            10
5  W & B                     56            4            5  Burton                   117            7
6  Burton                     52            3            6  Shrewsbury             52            5
7  Shrewsbury             18            2             7  W & B                    56            4      8   West Brom             16            1