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Report on Birmingham and Trafford BMCs

Report on Birmingham and Trafford BMCs

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

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North East Counties Schools Combined Events Championships

North East Counties Schools Combined Events Championships

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

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The Benefits of Athletics for Children

The Benefits of Athletics for Children

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

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Unleashing Athletic Potential: The Benefits of Plyometrics in Sports

Unleashing Athletic Potential: The Benefits of Plyometrics in Sports

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

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British Wheelchair Racing National Championships- Match report

British Wheelchair Racing National Championships- Match report

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

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Medal winners in the Northern Senior & U20 Outdoor Championships- June 2023

Medal winners in the Northern Senior & U20 Outdoor Championships- June 2023

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)

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YVAA Road Relay Championships – Provisional- 4 June 2023- Report

YVAA Road Relay Championships – Provisional- 4 June 2023- Report

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

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