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2 days ago
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UK bronze medals for Wrexham AAC duo Walley and Simpson
Birmingham played host to this year's UK championships and medals went the way of Wrexham AAC duo Thomas Walley (pictured above) and Amber Simpson. Walley, looking to make it a spectacular hat-trick of triumphs, took bronze in the men's pole vault. On the back of his successes at the Welsh championships and English senior championships earlier in the season, Wrexham AFC fan Walley had to be satisfied with third spot on this occasion by clearing 5.10-metres. Having been the only athlete to go clear at 5.35m, Harrow's Owen Heard then enjoyed a celebratory clearance at 5.45m to win his first outdoor gold in the men's pole vault. Behind Heard, Adam Hague (Sheffield & Dearne) won silver after a third-time clearance at 5.25m. Bronze also went the way of Simpson in the women's hammer event. A consistent series witnessed a best effort of 65.64m from Simpson. There was a spectacular performance from Anna Purchase as she produced the second-best throw of her career, a 72.96m effort, to smash the championship record previously held by Sophie Hitchon.
Leader Live
31-07-2025
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Wrexham's Thomas hits the heights to win prestigious title
Wrexham AAC ace Walley claimed victory at the English senior championships, which took place in Birmingham. His effort of 5.05-metres was enough to make sure of success in the pole vault. Next up, he is back in Birmingham this weekend for the UK championships. 'I was really pleased,' admitted Walley, a huge Wrexham AFC supporter. 'I won the Welsh title a couple of weeks back. I went to the English championships as a guest. 'I didn't get quite as high as I have been jumping, but it was a good competition.' It was a close competition between Walley and William Lane, as they both cleared 5.05m. 'We were a fair bit above the rest of the field and it was neck and neck,' added Walley. 'It went down to me having less failures.' Looking ahead to this weekend's huge challenge, he said: 'It's the UK championships back in Birmingham. It will be a tough one, but I'm up for it.' Also in winning form was Spencer Jones. He took part in the BMC regional event, in Aberdare, where a personal best of 17-19.90 made sure he won the U13 boys' 3k walk. Adding to the Wrexham good news stories was Amanda Bailey, at the Dolgellau five-mile road race. She was first W50 in a new record time of 36.20, which saw her crossing the line 22nd overall. A trio of talented youngsters made their mark in multiple events at the North Wales junior league meet, in Bangor. There was a hat-trick of triumphs for Spencer Jones in the U13 boys' section. He took first in the shot put (8.08m), 200-meters (30.30) and 2k walk (10.56.01). Competing in the U11 boys' section was Ellis Jones, who triumphed in the shot put (5.61m) and 800m walk (4-56.09), while he was fifth in the long jump (2.92m). In the U13 girls' class, Macey Quick was fourth in the 200-metres (32.90) and fifth in the long jump (3.40m), while she also clocked 15.60 for the 100-metres. A pair of Wrexham racers headed to Holyhead in order to compete in the Breakwater five-mile road race. Gwyn Roberts clocked 34.08 for 41st and Karl Moore crossed the line in 155th spot with his time of 45.07. At the Ponderosa hill race, in Llangollen, a time of 37.19 saw Gareth Williams in 35th position. Plenty of parkruns have caught the attention of Wrexham athletes. Glyn Wise was runner-up at Bala in 19.56, while an effort of 21.00 saw Nick Jones third at the Bramshall Park event. Over at Glossop, Connor Rogers (20.41) was fifth on the day, followed by Mark Hughes (46th in 27.26). Charles Ashley (57th in 28.22) and Stephen Walker (125th in 49.24) tackled the Llangollen event, while Alan Williams (17th in 24.29) raced the Thoulstone parkrun and Mike Robbins (14th in 25.12) was in action at Wepre. Steffan Thomas (30th in 24.19) was the first Wrexham AAC finisher at Erddig. He was followed by Rhys Hatfield (42nd in 25.03), Chris Evans (46th in 25.19), Megan Hatfield (65th in 26.50), Peter Hughes (72nd in 27.11), Colin Jones (78th in 27.38), Deiniol Thomas (97th in 28.39), Gruffydd Thomas (113th in 29.39), Karl Moore (136th in 30.58) and Tomos Marriott (156th in 32.30). Events this weekend includes Wrexham hosting a Northern Senior League meet, which takes place on Saturday.
Leader Live
30-07-2025
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English pole vault title goes the way of Wrexham's Walley
The talented Wrexham AAC pole vaulter was pleased he had it with him as he managed to claim victory at the English senior championships, which took place in a three-day meet at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium. 'I always have it in my bag,' admitted big Wrexham AFC fan Walley. Walley's effort of 5.05-metres was enough to make sure of success in the pole vault. Rival William Lane also managed to clear the same height, but it was Walley who managed to secure victory on the day. Third place went to Jack Phipps, one of a trio of competitors who cleared 4.80-metres as their best height. It's the latest success story for 27-year-old Walley, who is a nine-time Welsh pole vault champion. He has enjoyed a good season so far, once more taking the Welsh outdoor pole vault title, while he was fourth in the event at the UK indoor championships, held in Birmingham in February. He recently won the Welsh pole vault title and he is hoping for a hat-trick as he heads back to Birmingham this weekend for the UK championships.
Leader Live
03-07-2025
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Deestriders have been blitz-ing it in parkrun efforts
A number of Wrexham members headed to Cardiff to compete at the Welsh senior and U17s track and field championships. There were a trio of podium spots achieved by Annabelle Jones in the U17 women's class. She was second in the javelin with her effort of 31.40-metres, and third in both the shot and discus, both with personal bests. Her best effort in the shot was 9.39-metres and she achieved 31.07-metres in the discus. A season's best of 5.20-metres ensured Thomas Walley was the runner-up in the senior men's pole vault. Evan Williams clocked 11.16 in his 100m heat, while respective 200m and 400m heat times for Oliver Edwards were 23.71 and 52.31. Freddie Cunningham achieved two personal bests at the U13/U15 youth development league meet at Eccles. He won the U15 boys' high jump with 1.55m and clocked 13.3 in the 100m. A number of Wrexham athletes picked up prizes at the Tilston 10k. They went to first M50 Darren Rowlands (sixth in 36.39), first W50 Amanda Bailey (29th in 44.14) and second U20 Harry Simcock (30th in 44.16). Runner-up James Roberts (34.35) was the first Wrexham AAC finisher and he was followed by Andrew Jones (eighth in 37.50), Nick Jones (15th in 40.49), Ryan Davis (26th in 43.57), Karl Moore (117th in 60.12), Jennifer Moss (123rd in 62.49) and Charles Ashley (126th in 64.06). Deestriders have headed back into the past for the latest series event. Round three of the club's parkrun blitz featured its main event at new course Parkrun in the Past, Hope. There was a close battle between leading Deestriders trio Paul Lyth (22.00), David Temple (22.15) and Tony Woodall (22.20). They were followed by Graham Bryan (23.45), Fred Aird (23.47), Paul Lewtey (23.57), Jay Jennions (24.24), Kev Burns (26.48), Rhian Lloyd (27.38) and Amanda Scotter (27.54). Other Deestriders running in the race were Martin Witty (28.22), Mike Norris (29.39), Andy Wainwright (30.07), Claire Harper (30.32), Lindsey McElmeel (31.48), Stuart Brown (33.17), Darren Low (35.20), Sue Witty (40.30), Fiona Robinson (40.54) and Helen Campbell (56.27). A number of other parkruns were tackled by Deestriders, with Max Dowell clocking 20.15 ar Chester and Julian Freeman crossed the line in 22.17 at Corby. Over at Newborough, Dafydd Morris achieved 31.47 and Bernice Matthews completed the Peel parkrun in a time of 29.32. Two Deestriders competed at Prestatyn and they were Donna Griffiths (26.32) and Sid Bailey (47.39). Tomas Kuzmicius (26.43) and Andy Swain (28.12) were in action at Wepre, while Karen Waugh (41.47) took on the Weymouth parkrun. There were two Wrexham AAC athletes in the top-five at the most recent Erddig parkrun. Robert Miles was third in 20.03, with Daniel Weston crossing the line fifth in 20.29. Also taking part at Erddig were Wrecsam Tri's Andy Bennion (26th in 24.40), Alison Edwards (213th in 38.13) and Anna John (276th in 52.26). A quintet of Deestriders tackled the Nant Gain fell race, in Cilcain. They were led by Michelle Bowes (55.11), followed by Paul Lewtey (59.07), Fred Aird (59.35), Jo Houghton-Davies (60.13) and Joe Blackwell (62.34).
Leader Live
19-06-2025
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Wrexham athlete Spencer is UK and Welsh record-breaker
Swansea hosted to the Welsh Junior Championships and three Wrexham AAC members were in action at the event. Jones won the U13 boys' 1k walk in a time of 4-44.48, which is a new UK and Welsh record. He also became the Welsh javelin champion for his age group thanks to an effort of 31.58-metres, while he was second in the shot put with 7.88-metres. Over in the U15 boys' class, Tomasi Fidow was runner-up in the shot put with 10.24m, while he achieved fourth spot in the discus with 21.50m. Annabelle Jones competed in the U20 women's section, where she was seventh in the javelin (25.19m) and discus (28.46m). At the Trafford AC grand prix, a personal best of 8-39.17 saw Connor Rogers cross the line fourth in the senior men's 3000-metres. A trio of Wrexham athletes tackled the Colshaw 10k, in Knutsford, spear-headed by Daniel Weston (44th in 33.44). Second M55 Darren Rowlands finished 88th in 35.53, while a time of 49.32 saw Beth Hewitt in 535th. Deestriders were also well represented at the race, led by personal bests from Max Dowell (37.12) and Chris Preston (44.27). They were followed by Andy Billington (44.30), Paul Lewtey (45.15), Christine Cammillare (46.43), Steph Salusbury (49.54), Justin Evans (52.28) and Jenny Lewtey-Jones (58.19). Wrexham's Amanda Bailey (78th in 44.40) took the first W50 prize at the Barmouth 10k. Connor Rogers (46th in 41.57) donned the first Wrexham AAC vest to cross the finishing line and he was followed by Charlie Sinclair (259th in 46.51), Tamara Goode (391st in 58.54) and Mark Hughes (702nd in 72.25). Deestrider David Temple completed the 10k in a good time of 48.16. Christine Cammillare (54.48) was the first of a trio of Deestriders at Hotfoot Up Famau. She was followed by Nige Parr (57.35) and Paul Lewtey (58.09). Wrexham AAC racers made their mark in parkrun action. James Yarwood clocked 17.19 for second place at Nova Prestatyn, while there was a Wrexham one-two at Erddig. A time of 18.58 ensured victory for Ally Hughes, ahead of runner-up Daniel Weston (19.11). Other lofty finishes were achieved by Andy Jones (fifth in 19.38) and Nick Jones (10th in 22.15), while they were joined at the race by clubmates Grace Hughes (36th in 24.43), Evie Hughes (40th in 25.06), Rhys Hatfield (47th in 26.01), Megan Hatfield (52nd in 26.19), Karl Moore (101st in 30.47), Phil Walker (121st in 32.24) and John Tipping (223rd and 61.51). Wrexham's Andrew Bennett (35th in 24.31), Peter Hughes (57th in 25.53) and Alan Williams (129th in 31.33) tackled the Parkrun in the Past event, while Mike Robbins (20th in 25.17) raced at Wepre. Charles Ashley (52nd in 28.27) and Alexis Baty (89th in 39.29) raced the Llangollen event.
