The male over all winner was again from St Birinus school: Rob Green, with 671 points, 11 ahead of nearest rival Mike Sheard. St Birinus have won three years in a row. The best female was Zoe Smith with 540 points, better than 3 of the lads. She really did not need to try as none of the other girls who were invited were able to accept.
The contest is in four age groups and competitors are selected based on their results in the Postal Clean & Jerk scheme (details from: brianhamill59@googlemail.com). The feats are: Shuttle Sprint; Triple Broad Jump (two footed take offs); Overhead Shot throw and Clean & Jerk: the Power Quadrathlon.
In the under 14 age group Chi Chea, one of three lifting brothers, won, with 601 points, ahead of Mitch Arkle (490). Hakim Babalola took top spot in the 14/15 group with 644, narrowly beating Team Manchester team mate Alex Collier (641). In the 16/17 group Rob Green added to his over all win. There were no acceptances amongst the 18 year olds.
Guest celebrities, all well over 18, included Chris Chea (758); Tom Norman, a discus specialist (562) and Russ Kirby, Rugby, Strong Man events and Powerlifter (524), not quite up to Zoe’s level!
I had a super help from many helpers, officials and volunteers. Special thanks to Keith Morgan for arranging the venue, the buffet and the accommodation. It was great to be involved in an event where there were no grumbles and no complaints. And don’t worry Mitch: I have your trophy safe!
Brian Hamill
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