HY AC athletes shine at Remembrance Run as Harry Jefferies storms to Beckley victory

HY AC athletes enjoyed a fantastic weekend of racing, delivering impressive performances across Bexhill and Beckley. From strong finishes at the iconic Bexhill Remembrance Run to a brilliant overall victory for young Harry Jefferies at the Beckley 5K, the club had plenty to celebrate. With top-20 finishes, personal achievements and another exciting display of junior talent, HY athletes continue to fly the club flag with pride.

The iconic Bexhill Remembrance Run took place on Saturday, which saw 300 runners take to the 10k race.  David Mayes flew across the line in 15th with a time of 39:48, Terry Puxty was 17th in 40:23 and Scott Shell was 46th in an amazing time of 45:57. Karl James smashed the course coming 66th in 48:48, Dave Verlander was 67th in 48:48 and Alice McCleave smashed 73rd in 48:59. Charlotte Hough flew around the course coming 115th in 53:12. In the 5k race over 100 runners took to the course, Ella Shell took 27th in 25:38 and Ella Shell was 28th in 25:46. The youth mile saw 39 children take to the course, Liam Calrk claimed 9th in 8:32. 

On Sunday 1st Nov, the Beckley 5k and 10k took place. The 5k saw 12 runners taking to the course, with Harry Jefferies smashing the course in 1st place with a time of 16:08. The 10k saw 173 runners take to the route, Nathan Jefferies claimed 45th in 48:17 and Sally Jefferies took 92nd in 56:45. This was an amazing achievement for all, especially Harry who is a fantastic young athlete.