The Brooks Devon Cross Country Championships were held at Exeter Arena on Sunday, 9th December. The conditions were very wet and sticky underfoot and at times it was very windy, especially on the uphill sections!The men’s event was won by Kairn Stone of Newham & Essex Beagles in 29:59, but only by the tiny margin of just 3 seconds over 2nd placed Kevin Heywood of Bideford AAC.
64 runners completed the race including four Exmouth Harriers. The first to finish, Andy Johnson, was 43rd in 39:32. John Perratt was 56th overall and 1st V70 in 42:21, just 18 seconds ahead of close rival Ray Elston, 57th overall and 1st V65. Jim Wyatt came 63rd overall and 3rd V65 in 47:42.
It was unfortunate that there weren’t more Harriers running, because it was also a team event. The men’s team winners were Bideford AAC with 62 points, followed by Tavistock AC with 79 points.
(LT)
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