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RYDE HARRIER CARLY SMASHES HALF MARATHON PB IN FARNBOROUGH
After her great run in the Verona Marathon, Ryde Harrier Carly Scoble has set personal bests over 10km in January and now over the half marathon, running in the recent Farnborough Winter Half. In good running conditions for February the...
Read moreDetailsALFIE HAYDON TAKES JUNIOR OVERALL TITLE WITH VICTORY IN PLYMOUTH
Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team member, Alfie Haydon, travelled to Plymouth to compete in the final round of the ‘Soggy Bottom’ MTB Series at Newnham Park on Sunday (9th February). Alfie had a terrific race, taking his second win of...
Read moreDetailsSHANKLIN LADIES BATTLE THROUGH TO FINAL OF HAMPSHIRE INVITATION CUP
Shanklin Ladies are through to their first final of the season after beating Alton Ladies at the County Ground. Shanklin could only field 11 players, but nevertheless started first half controlling the play. Chances were created throughout the first half,...
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR VANQUISHED BY FAREHAM HEATHENS AT WATCOMBE BOTTOM
Ventnor 2nds suffered a home defeat at the hands of Fareham Heathens. Fareham Heathens came across to Watcombe with a strong team built around an excellent axis at 8, 9 and 10, some fleet-footed backs and a set of powerful...
Read moreDetailsPODIUM FINISH IN QATAR MASTERS FOR ISLE OF WIGHT GOLFER BRANDON ROBINSON-THOMPSON
Brandon Robinson-Thompson has finished 3rd in the Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club - part of the DP World Tour. The Isle of Wight golfer led after Day 2 of the competition but was eventually beaten by winner Haotong Li...
Read moreDetailsWIGHT TRI MEMBERS COMPETE IN SECOND WINTER DUATHLON – ‘STRAWBERRY PAIN’
The Wight Tri second winter series duathlon ‘Strawberry Pain’ took place in Brighstone on Sunday (9th February). Several intrepid members opted for the 6k long run whilst the others choose the shorter 3.9km option. The cycle was either 1 or...
Read moreDetailsSWIMMERS FROM 23 CLUBS COMPETE AT ISLE OF WIGHT MARLINS SWIM MEET
Swimmers from 23 swimming clubs enjoyed an afternoon of rivalry at the 24th IOW Marlins Open Masters Swim Meet at the Medina Pool on Saturday (8th February). The programme included 38 events across all the swimming strokes, ranging from 800m...
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR STAY 2 POINTS CLEAR OF W&B AFTER 8-GOAL THRILLER AGAINST NORTHWOOD
Harwoods Division 1 leaders Ventnor had a lucky escape at Cowes Community Club, beating Northwood St Johns after trailing by 2 goals with 10 minutes to play to retain top spot in Isle of Wight Division 1. Northwood opened the...
Read moreDetailsPORT BEAT AMESBURY AT BEATRICE AVENUE TO EDGE CLOSER TO PLAYOFF POSITIONS
Newport have gone 6th in Wessex Division1 by beating Amesbury Town by the best of 3 goals in a physical game at Beatrice Avenue this afternoon (Saturday). The Port began the game poorly, conceding a goal in the 10th minute...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT GOLFER BRANDON ROBINSON-THOMPSON 2 SHOTS CLEAR AT HALFWAY STAGE IN QATAR
Brandon Robinson-Thompson has taken a 2-shot lead at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters - part of the DP World Tour. The Isle of Wight golfer escaped from the chasing back with an eagle on the 16th hole. His round -...
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