Colgate Games
Cambridge Athletic Club silver medallists in the Colgate Games Boys 12 years are, from left, Colin Johnston, Michael Breen, Matai Kiri and Tristan Breen. Photo: supplied.
A 27-strong team of youngsters aged seven to 14 years represented Cambridge Athletic Club at the North Island Colgate Games in Auckland earlier this month.
The January 5-6 games, held at Mount Smart Stadium, are one of New Zealand’s largest athletics events.
There were several ribbon placings in the younger age groups and a suite of personal bests achieved throughout the three days of competition. Medals were awarded in the older age groups.
Team managers Jonny McKee and Rob Brockett were delighted with the performance of the local athletes.
Among the notable individual results were: Maya Tebbutt, gold 13 years 100m (and grade 13 club record), silver 200m (under 18 club record); Josh Barclay, silver 10 years high jump, silver grade 10 1500m, silver grade 10 800m (grade 10 club record); Tristan Breen, silver 12 years long jump; Matai Kiri, bronze 12 years 100m (grade 12 club record); Jemma Burke, bronze 12 years long jump.
The club also secured two medals in the relays – silver in the boys’ 12 years 4 x 100 relay (Michael Breen, Matai Kiri, Colin Johnston, Tristan Breen), and bronze in the girls’ 14 years, 4 x 100 relay (Olivia Taylor, Erin Bouwer, Erin McKee, Maya Tebbutt).
Cambridge Athletic Club manager Rob Brockett with athletes Michael and Tristan Breen. Photo: supplied
