Holmfirth Harriers had Dave Watson and Margaret Sykes in winning form again in the latest Multi-terrain Grand Prix at Crossgates – part of the Yorkshire Veterans eight-race series.
In all, nine of 14 Holmfirth runners picked up first, second or third places and every club member ran well over an undulating course and against a field of 200.
There are just two more races to run in the 2013 series – August 7 at Knavesmire, York (a virtually flat race) and then the last one at Cleckheaton on November 11.
Holmfirth results from Crossgates:
1 Dave Watson, 1st M40, 28-20; 17 Jonathan Sykes, 3rd M50, 32-01; 20 John Ewart, 2nd M55, 32-34; 21 Margaret Sykes, 1st Lady, 1st F40, 32-43; 25 Dave Roberts, 3rd M45, 33-02; 33 Maz Khoueiry, M40, 34-29; 50 Jacqui Khoueiry, 2nd lady, 2nd F40, 35-48; 58 Ian Goulding, M45, 36-45; 58 Ian Goulding M45, 36-45; 60 Gary Graham, M45, 36-53; 73 Rob kersey, 3rd M65, 38-12; 107 Rosemary Baker, 2nd M50, 40-17; 147 Bill Wade, 1st M70; 43-39; 175 Tim Cock, 2nd M70, 47-09 and 204 Den Kersey, F60, 61-17.
Meanwhile, Colin Jackson (pictured) anticipates Usain Bolt will banish the disappointment of Daegu by dominating the 100m at the IAAF World Championships in Moscow this weekend.
Six-time Olympic champion Bolt was disqualified from the final for a false start in South Korea two years ago and will bid to reclaim the title he won in Berlin in 2009 on Sunday’s second day of competition in Russia.
After American Tyson Gay – the fastest man in the world this year and silver medalist in Germany four years ago – tested positive earlier this summer, Jackson believes Bolt will face little competition for the title, particularly as defending champion Yohan Blake is out injured.
Asafa Powell, the bronze medalist in Berlin, is also absent as athletics again looks to Bolt to restore its credibility.
Jackson told Press Association Sport: “He’s the clear favourite to go out there and win back his 100m title that he lost the last time because of two false starts.
“Tyson Gay was the main man who was going to be capable of challenging Usain.
“Once his revelations came out it’s frustrating for us all, because we’ve all felt like we’ve been slightly robbed of a great opportunity for a great head to head.”
Jackson does not expect Bolt’s world record of 9.58sec – set in winning in Berlin in 2009 – to be challenged.
“I don’t think it will be necessary and I’m not sure if he’ll have the same kind of motivation as he had before,” Jackson added. “What’s important now for Usain is just to keep winning. The most important thing is to continue his global dominance.”
Bolt was beaten at the Rome Diamond League event in June by Justin Gatlin, but Jackson dismissed the prospect of a repeat success for the American.
“I don’t think that will happen,” the former 110m hurdles world record holder said.
