The Dublin Intermediate Cross Country Championships 2017 took place on the 3rd December at the Tymon Park cross country circuit. Conditions were mild and damp, ideal for cross country racing. The challenging course on a 2k circuit is thoughtfully designed was immaculately prepared for the day.
The women’s team won an excellent Bronze medal with Lynne just missing out on the individual Bronze. Results were as follows:
Lynne Hennessey 20.14 4th
Louise Gaffney 21.11 12th
Lorraine Nolan 21.27 16th
Aisling O'Connor 21.35 17th
Suzanne Ryan 21.41
Caitrionna Dowling 22.29
Beth Neal 22.36
Ruth Dunne 24:20
The men’s team also won the Team Bronze with David Power leading the team home in 7th position. Individual results were as follows:
David Power 27.41 7th
Colm Moran 28.01 9th
Neil Skelton 29.10 24th
Peter Toomey 29.24 26th
Oisin Boland 29.41
Shane Grehan 31.06
Congratulations on the excellent running by all who competed and well done to Adam Jones and his Rathfarnham WSAF team who manage this race for Dublin Athletics.