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Lewes AC Strikes Gold at Sussex Masters Cross Country Championships
Lewes Athletic Club (Lewes AC) secured multiple individual gold medals and an exceptional team gold in the Men’s Over-60 category at the Sussex Athletics Masters Cross Country Championships held at Coombe Farm, Lancing, on 18th January 2025.
Men’s 50+ Individual Results
Lewis Sida commanded, finishing third overall (31:04), securing first place and individual gold in the M50 category. Jonathan Burrell dominated his age group, finishing sixth overall (32:14) and claiming individual gold in the M60 category. Ian Fines (35:22) and David Prince-Iles (38:27) also ran strong races, with Prince-Iles securing individual gold in the M70 category. Peter Miller (44:54) rounded out the Lewes AC contingent with a solid performance in the M50 category.
Men’s Over-60 Team Gold Victory: The scoring trio of Jonathan Burrell (1st, M60), Ian Fines (5th, M60), and David Prince-Iles (17th, M70) secured the top team position (23 points) and a team gold medal, showcasing the club’s strength and depth in veteran cross-country running.
Women’s 35+ Individual Results
Rachel Hillman ran superbly to finish third overall (32:27) and second in the W35 category. Emily Proto followed closely behind in sixth place (33:32), taking fourth in the same category. Becky Trotman (37:27) and Sally Norris (38:03) excelled in the W45 group, finishing second and third, respectively. Meanwhile, Karin Divall (42:42) claimed individual gold in the W65 category, adding another honour for Lewes AC.
Women’s 35-49 Team Success
The Lewes AC women’s team also secured a strong second-place finish in the Women’s 35-49 team competition, scoring 18 points. The team effort was led by Rachel Hillman (2nd, W35), Emily Proto (5th, W35), and Becky Trotman (11th, W45), reflecting the club’s strength across different age groups.
A Golden Start to 2025
Club Chair Philip Westbury said: “Lewes AC continues to have a great cross country season, covering all age groups. We had some impressive results as a team over the weekend, with some great individual performances too and we are excited for the remaining few months of the season.”
Want to take part in a cross country event?
The next East Sussex Sunday Sunday League fixture takes place at Whitbread Hollow on Sunday 16th February. Follow this link for more details and how to sign up.
Want to improve you cross country running performance with Lewes AC?
Lewes AC offers various training sessions to help boost your performance at trail and road running events:
- Strength and Conditioning: Join Toby on Monday nights to improve core strength and stability. Sign up here.
- Track Sessions: Fine-tune your technique, pacing, and endurance on Thursday evenings, or try beginner track sessions on Saturday mornings. Sign up here.
See you on the start line!