Outdoors or in - Eastbourne Rovers youngsters are flying

By Community sport reporter
Published 11th Feb 2022, 16:00 BST
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Three of the talented Eastbourne Rovers junior squad competed in the South of England Cross Country Championships in Beckenham, Kent.

They were among a vast turnout of young athletes from across the southern counties participating on the firm and undulating course.

In the under-13 boys’ race, Fin Lumber-Fry placed strongly in 12th, impressive as he has another year in his age category.

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His team-mate Ilya Korchev had a fine run in the under-15 boys’ race, positioning 58th among a high quality field of 189 runners.

Bryn Smith - right of podium - at Lee ValleyBryn Smith - right of podium - at Lee Valley
Bryn Smith - right of podium - at Lee Valley

In the under-17s’ girls race, Ellie Mclean continued her impressive cross country season placing 42nd out of a 125 strong club athletes from across the south.

Eastbourne Rovers junior coach Chris Voice said: ‘These results are very encouraging for Ellie, Ilya and Fin.

“It was a great day’s racing for them among the tough competition of athletes from across the southern counties.’