CITY of Plymouth’s Nicolas Maczugowski smashed his 400m hurdles personal best at the University of Birmingham Track & Field Series on Wednesday night. Maczugowski clocked an impressive 52.56 seconds, which knocked 0.66 of a second off his previous best. The time ranks him third in the UK under-20 rankings and 11th in Europe. The English … Continue reading
TAMAR Saracens say they are looking ahead to the 2025-26 season with ‘optimism and excitement’, despite their relegation from Counties Two Devon. Sarries avoided finishing in the bottom two, but due to the knock-on impact of promotion and relegation issues in leagues above, three sides have been demoted from Devon’s level eight. It means after … Continue reading
CITY of Plymouth’s Poppy Tank and Tavistock Run Project’s Oliver Smart were among a high-class field at the Comeback 5,000 at Battersea Park. Great Britain international Tank finished third in a close women’s 5,000m elite race in 16:05.46. She finished just behind India Weir, who won in 16:03.27, and Lucy Jones, who was second in … Continue reading
SALTASH claimed their third trophy of the season by beating Helston 43-33 in the Cornwall Clubs’ Cup final at Hayle on Sunday evening. The Ashes, who had already won the Counties Two Cornwall title and the Plymouth Combination Lockie Cup, were able to show their strength in depth at the weekend in a tough battle, … Continue reading
MARINE Academy Plymouth and SB Oak Villa both claimed league titles on Sunday. Marine Academy’s came without actually playing as their South West Premier Division title rivals Torquay United lost 1-0 away at third-placed Sherborne Town. Torquay had to win to overtake long-time leaders Marine Academy, who finished their season on May 4. Marine Academy … Continue reading
JAMES DIGWEED is hoping he can guide OPMs to a top-five finish in Counties Two Devon next season after taking over as their new head coach. Digweed is stepping up to replace Andy Williams, who stood down at the end of the 2024-25 campaign. Former Plymouth Albion player Williams had been the Old Boys’ head … Continue reading
A number of athletes from the region set eye-catching new personal bests at the BMC meeting in Street at the weekend, while others gained more high-class experience at the Loughborough International. Tavistock’s under-17 athlete Caleb Gifford-Groves knocked nearly three seconds off his 800m best in Somerset, clocking an impressive 1:54.73. That ranks him in the … Continue reading
SB OAK Villa have moved to the top of the Devon League South & West Division with just two games of the season to go. The in-form Weston Mill side took advantage of long-term leaders Horrabridge Rangers slipping up at the weekend to move one point ahead of them. Horrabridge were surprisingly beaten 2-1 at … Continue reading
ERME Valley Harriers and Tavistock AC had athletes among the medal placings at the Marilyn’s Meldon Madness on Saturday. The event, which forms part of the Dartmoor Fell Series, starts and finishes at Meldon Dam and the senior race sees runners ascend 1,362ft and reach the highest point in the south of England – High … Continue reading
EXMOUTH’S Tom Merson and Erme Valley Harriers’ Alison McEwing claimed impressive victories at the 2025 Ivybridge 10k in glorious sunshine on Saturday evening. The popular annual event saw 550 finishers, which was more than 60 up on the previous year. Merson claimed the men’s title by more than a minute, clocking 32 minutes and 36 … Continue reading