Inverclyde Athletic Club trio in Nigel Barge memorial silver medal haul
AN INTREPID running trio brought three silver medals back to Inverclyde after a series of stunning performances in the Nigel Barge Memorial 10k race.
Inverclyde Athletic Club had three seniors taking part in the road race in Glasgow, part of a packed field of 317 finishers.
(Image: C. Gunn Maryhill Harriers) In three stunning performances, the trio would all claim second place finishes in their respective categories.
The Nigel Barge race, hosted by Maryhill Harriers, is reckoned to be the oldest running road race in Glasgow, having first been held in 1943 as a memorial to Nigel Barge who was killed at Dunkirk during the Second World War.
John Bell, the defending champion, was unfortunately unable to retain his title, which was won by Taha Ghafari, of Shettleston Harriers.
(Image: C. Gunn Maryhill Harriers) This was John’s first race in more than four months as he works on overcoming an injury, although he was pleased that he finished unscathed and now has a benchmark as he prepares for future races.
Jack Letson claimed a second placed finish in the M40 category, and while not recording a personal best, he can be satisfied that he is also on the right track for the upcoming races over the next few months.
Nynke Mulholland was competing in this race for the first time and was hoping to go under 35 minutes. However, considering the challenges posed by the course, she was happy with her performance and finishing position.
(Image: C. Gunn Maryhill Harriers) Inverclyde Athletic Club are now preparing for their annual five mile road race which takes place on Sunday, February 2 at the Battery Park.
This also incorporates the RAAA Road Race Championships which includes races for junior age groups.
For more information about club activities and sessions for both juniors and seniors, either go to the club website at inverclydeac.org and click on the ‘Contact Us’ dropdown button, or email inverclydeac01@gmail.com.
Inverclyde AC is supported by Diodes Inc, Inverclyde Council, Inverclyde Leisure, Inverclyde Warm Hands of Friendship, Smiths of Greenock, Succession Wealth and Tesco Stronger Starts.
