Red Baron Term 1 2011 - King's College

Red Baron Term 1 2011
Athletics by Jack Hailstone
This year the School House Boys and Girls proved to themselves they had huge
courage and could give it everything, despite the difficulties and array of injuries
and setbacks we had to overcome. Some very talented athletes within the house
put on a fine display for the red crowd and made a point to the rest of the school as
we tore up the athletics track. I can genuinely say the status of our house was lifted
up there with the best on the finals day, and only hard work and hearty determination
from the team to thank for it.
The overall results at the close of the finals day saw the School House members
happy and even somewhat surprised at out 6 th place, despite the low numbers and
the extra amount of running the lads had to do, but definitely not bad. As well as
the gutsy endeavor from the majority of the house there were some standout athletes
and several finalist winners.
Juniors; Daniel Easton, was very impressive with 2nd place in the 400m in 1m
1.79s and 2nd in the long jump with 4.69m. George Hailstone delivered well and
was 3rd equal in the triple jump with a distance of 9.07m. A special recognition to
Marzellus Salaivao as a distinctive crowd pleaser on the day, he was spectacular
to watch as he took out four events and the Junior Championship title with fine
grace and touches of pure class. 1st in 100m with 11.91s, 1st in 200m with 24.86s,
1st in 80m hurdles with 12.09s and 1st in the shot put with a throw of 10.58m. The
School House junior 8x100m relay team, were also exceptional, finishing closely
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place.
From the intermediates; Chad Crossley was rewarded for his own efforts with 2 nd
in the 100m and 200m with times of 12.20 and 25.50s respectively. James Hay
fiercely competed the open pole vault event coming in at 3 rd place. Anthony Quirk
used his strengths well and finished 4 th in the High jump with at a height of 1.55m.
The School House girls were once again impressive and their own efforts were key
to the success of the day and much appreciated. Standouts were Laura Anderson
with a throw of 24.05m, winning the javelin, and Rosemary Horrocks with 3 rd
place in the javelin, throwing 17.88m. Jenny Medary also excelled on the day with
4 th in the 400m in 1m 11.49s and 4 th in the 100m hurdles at 21.63s.
Marzellus on his way to
winning the Junior hurdles