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Here is a quick summary of some results in July- Northern Masters Championships: Hazel Barker, W60, 3rd in Shot Putt (7.74m), 2nd in Discus (20.72m), 2nd in Hammer (23.33m) and 3rd in Javelin (14.64m). Tony Bowman, M85, 1st in Shot Putt (5.21m), 1st in Discus (12.47m) and

At the beginning of July Ollie competed in the Activity Alliance National Junior Games in Coventry. Competing in the 800m, 400m, 200m, 1500m and the 100m. In some very windy conditions Ollie did extremely well, with the highlight being the 100m where he was very close to

Two big 800 pbs from Leeds City’s Birmingham-based athletes this week. George Sutcliffe knocked over two seconds off his best with 1:54.41, while Eddie Hunter smashed through the 1:50 barrier with 1:48.58. Other notable performances from Birmingham and Trafford included a season’s best 1500 for Rachel Friend

This weekend our LCAC athletes were representing their respective counties in the NE counties combined events championships. An exhausting test of the ultimate athletic challenge! Congratulations to all those involved – Eve Drury, Mallerie Samuel, Leo Woodthorpe, Matejus Varnelis, Jess Baxter, Mia Camara-Kearton and Darlene Almeida. Special

Participation in athletics plays a vital role in the development of children, offering numerous physical, mental, and social benefits. Engaging in sports activities not only promotes physical fitness but also instills essential life skills and values. This essay explores the advantages of athletics for children, highlighting the

Athletics is a domain where explosive power, speed, and agility can make all the difference. One training method that has proven to be immensely beneficial for athletes seeking to enhance these attributes is plyometrics. In this article, we will explore the remarkable benefits of plyometric training in

Last weekend the British Wheelchair Racing Association & British Wheelchair Athletics Association held the 2023 National Championships, in association with British Athletics. Stoke Mandeville (the home of the Paralympic movement) was the venue for these Senior Championships.   Leeds City AC were represented by Ollie Porter and

If you ever wondered how much it means to the people of Leeds City, to see their athletes competiting and doing well, here are some extracts from WhatsApp conversations in the aftermath of sundays Northern League meet in Cleckheaton:   Person 1: We won again at Cleckheaton

  Some excellent results in the England Championships in Chelmsford this weekend.   Highlights included:   Ethan Hussey, 1st in Mens U23 800m, with a time of 1:48.52 Bethan Morley, 3rd in Womens U23 1500m, recording a time of 4:22.12 Josh Dickinson, 3rd in Mens U23 5000m,

We could not be prouder of our athletes who have been chosen to represent West Yorkshire at the England Schools.   A massive congratulations to:   Lauren Wilkinson in the 200m Morgan Downes in the 100m Jensina Angelo in the 100m Emily Dimbylow in the 100m Eve

Leeds City athletes Eilidh Bell and Sarah Potter have been chosen to represent Scotland in the Antrim Half Marathon. The races in Northern Ireland always attract high quality fields and fast times expected on Sunday 27th August. This is a fantastic achievement from the both of them!

It was the Northern Senior and U20 Championships at the weekend. Leeds city medalists as follows: Vikki Adams – Senior women Javelin (41.18m) Zoe Hunter – U20 women 800m (2:10.33) Eddie Hunter – Senior Men 800m (1:53.09) Gareth Evans – U20M 100m (11.18s into a -1.1 headwind)

Great work from the old men today at the Yorkshire Veterans Road Relays Championships at Cartwood Moor Cricket Club high up above Holmfirth…..Jon Walton, Mike Burrett and Alan Buckley finishing 2nd overall but with the overall win in the M40 – M50 category. Unofficially Mike was joint

A trip down the M62 was no barrier to Leeds City athletes and families on Saturday for Match 2 of the UK YDL, hosted in Hull. A full report on every single PB and moment of success is impossible, but it is safe to say that Leeds

The sun came out in Cleckheaton for round three of the West Yorkshire Track & Field League. Leeds City brought a handful of athletes on this occassion, but those that did compete made themselves and the club proud! Starting with the Under 11’s, Max French set a

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Unbelievable performances today from Zoe Hunter in the 800m (PB-2:08.26) and Bethan Morley an agonising .08 short of the European u23 qualifying standard in the 1500 (4:14.08). Also a season’s bests for Eddie Hunter in the 800 (1:52.13) and Rachel Friend in the 1500 (4:33.88). Well done

Congratulations to Mallerie Samuel who represented Yorkshire at the Northern Intercounties Competition in York today. Not only did Mallerie come away with new PBs in discus and pole vault, but the height she cleared in pole vault gets her the entry height for the U17 Women’s category

On 21 May a team of around 30 Leeds athletes, ranging from U13 to U17, made the journey over to Grimsby to represent their club in the second fixture of the Yorkshire and District League.  Leeds was in first position in their division following the first fixture

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