2017 – Page 10 – Ilford Athletic Club

Ilford AC Press Report. 17th April 2017

Apr 202017

*Southern Athletics League* *Saturday 15th April 2017* *Lee Valley* Lea Valley was the venue for the first Southern League fixture of the season. It was a tough start with two of the teams who had finished in the top four last season. Ilford’s team was mainly made up of promising youngsters, competing in the league for the first time. Star performer on the Woman’s side was Krystle Balogun who competed in five events. First up was a controlled victory in the 800m. After sitting in for the first lap, Krystle made her move along the back straight before kicking to victory in a time of 2.23.14. Next up Krystle tackled the 400m, which produced another first place in a time …Read More

Young Athletes Report 10th April 2017

Apr 112017

*Samuels break 36 year club record with Outstanding run* A small number of Ilford AC youngsters competed at the Havering open meeting on Sunday 9th April. Aaron Samuel, who has come off a great x country season had his mind set on breaking the Ilford AC club record that has stood for over 36 years. Appropriately the previous holder of the record was one of Aaron’s coaches Gary Floate. Aaron set off with an extremely fast first lap and was already 50 metres ahead of the field He continued his dominance for the remaining part of the race and sprinted down the home straight to win in an outstanding 4:20.3,half a second inside the previous record This performance ranked Aaron …Read More

Ilford AC Press Report April 10th 2017

Apr 102017

A fantastic weekend for Ilford AC with medals, P.B’s and records a plenty. Whilst medals are great I continue to thank everyone though that puts on an Ilford vest and competes. Well done everyone and thank you *British Masters 10km* *Sunday 9th April* Gravesend Cyclopark A squad of 10 Ilford AC travelled to Kent to take part in the British Masters 10km Championship held of 4 laps on the rolling Gravesend Cyclopath. This masters only event, restricted to athletes over 35 years old, had strong entry and was raced out on a sunny morning and saw Ilford return home with six medals, 3 individual and 3 team.. Best for Ilford was Terry Knightley who showed good form to finish 28th …Read More

Ilford AC. Press Report. Monday 3rd April 2017

Apr 042017

*PRESS REPORT. APRIL 3rd 2017* *Victoria Park 5 Road race* *Saturday 1st April* This was the 50th anniversary of this popular race. Ilford had one athlete 17 year old Ahmed Abdulle, who put in a excellent performance in taking 3rd place overall and first in the M17-18 division in a new Pb time of 25:36 *Woodford Green open track meeting Saturday 1st April * Krystle Bologun opening her account for the season dropped down in distance to run a 200m in 28:01.for 5th place *Braintree 5 (incorporating the Essex 5 miles Championship)* *Sunday 2 April* Ilford AC dominated the Essex 5 mile Championship at Braintree on Sunday taking 1st and 2nd places as well as the team title. On a …Read More

Young Athletes Report Monday 20th March 2017

Mar 302017

*Inter Counties Championship Loughborough 4.5k U15M Cross Country 11th March 2017 * As the Cross Country season draws to an end, two of Ilfords young athletes were chosen to represent Essex in the Inter Counties Championship, which was recently held at Loughborough. Both Mungo Prior and Aaaron Samuel have had great winters and getting their Essex Vests was well deserved. The Inter Counties brings the top 8 Athletes from all counties across the UK and is a very high standard of competition. The Ilford boys got caught up in the very fast start and spent the rest of the race working there through the field. Aaron eventually finished in 80th place in a field of nearly 300 with a time …Read More