PLYMOUTH Leander swimmer Tom Fannon won a silver medal at the BUCS Swimming Championships in Sheffield at the weekend. The Marjon student medalled in his favourite 50m freestyle event at Ponds Forge. He was only beaten by his international team-mate David Cumberlidge. Both athletes will be part of the England swimming team at April’s Commonwealth … Continue reading
CITY of Plymouth’s David King won a silver medal at the British Indoor Athletics Championships, while Tamar Trotters’ Mike Wilsmore and Erme Valley’s Sam Trigg just missed out on also making the podium in Birmingham. King finish runner-up in the men’s 60m hurdlers for the second year running. It looked like he was going to … Continue reading
SOUTH WEST PREMIER LEAGUE IVYBRIDGE had to make do with just a losing bonus point in a closely-fought Devon derby match with promotion-hopefuls Newton Abbot at Cross-in-Hand on Saturday. Newton Abbot came from behind to win 17-10, which has moved them up to third in the table. Ivybridge, having had five points deducted, are now … Continue reading
PLYMSTOCK School pupils Max and Cordelia Gregory both returned home with gold medals from the Judo Scotland Cadet Open held at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow. Max dominated all his fights to triumph in the under-90kg category and add the Scottish title to the British Championship gold medal he won in December. Cordelia, in only … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE will be looking for a much-needed Devon derby win on Saturday when they entertain Newton Abbot at Cross-in-Hand in the South West Premier League. The Bridgers find themselves in the bottom three of the division after having five points deducted for not following the correct protocol for postponing their home match with Maidenhead last … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH student Daniel Watling was first home in February’s Armada Winter 3k Series run at Central Park on Wednesday night. Birchfield Harrier Watling, who was a talented junior race walker, had won December’s event and finished runner-up in October and November, but he was much quicker this time around. Watling clocked 9.52 minutes for the … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services IIs booked their place in the Lockie Cup semi-finals with a 55-22 victory over Tavistock on the artificial surface at Keyham on Tuesday night. The game, though, was much more competitive than the scoreline suggests, but Services scored four quick-fire tries in the dying minutes to make the win look much easier than … Continue reading
TAVISTOCK’S Adam Holland, Plymstock’s Graham Bale and Erme Valley’s Alison McEwing and Alison Thorn were among the prize winners at the Exeter Half Marathon (Day 1). Holland finished second overall behind Teignbridge youngster Jamie Barnett. Barnett won in 72.12, with ultra specialist Holland clocking 72.33. Veteran Plymstock Road Runners’ Bale finished third overall and first … Continue reading
CITY of Plymouth Trampoline and Gymnastics Club have picked up their first international medals at the Cascais Beach Cup in Lisbon. The club travelled to Portugal to test themselves against many of Europe’s top teams. Oscar Piper and Ben Miller both claimed podium places, while Nyla Evely, Stephanie Hancock and Evangeline Piper all reached finals. … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Diving’s Aidan Heslop will head to April’s Commonwealth Games in the form of his young life. Heslop, who will represent Wales in Australia, produced some eye-catching diving at the annual Armada Cup at the Life Centre. The 15-year-old claimed four individual gold medals, a synchro gold and also featured in a Plymouth Diving medal-winning … Continue reading