On Thursday 10th June 2021 Columba Cross Country runners competed in the final Otago Cross Country series held at Kaikorai Valley College

Excessive rainfall did not deter Columba's group of Junior and Senior runners competing in the Otago Cross Country Champs last Thursday. 

The course was relatively muddy and required the runners to run a number of laps which included a steeple which runners were required to climb over, and a selection of bush which runners were required to run through. 

Highlights from the day include Lila Rhodes who has been a stand out all series and placed first in the U14 Girls 3km race with an exceptional time of 14:54.9. Anya Rhodes also had a strong race and placed 3rd in the U15 Girls 3km race with a time of 15:38.7. Faith Courtney also had an exceptional race and placed 2nd in the U16 Girls 3km with a time of 15:37.2. Jaime Reid had another strong race and placed 4th in the U19 Girls 4km race. Jaime Reid also picked up a spot prize and received a $75 voucher from the Shoe Clinic.

Congratulations to all runners on a successful series - Columba is very proud of your efforts and the way you all carried yourself throughout the series.

Below are Columba runners placings from the Cross Country Series:

LOGAN PARK RD RACE: Lila Rhodes 1st Place Jnr Girls (U15)

LOGAN PARK RD RACE: Anya Rhodes 2nd Place Jnr Girls (U15)

CAVERSHAM RELAY: Anya Rhodes, Melanie Button, Charli Sinclair, Lila Rhodes 1st Place Jnr Girls Relay (U15)

CAVERSHAM RELAY: Jaime Reid, Faith Courtney, Rachael Turner, Bella McGregor 1st Place Snr Girls Relay (O15)

CAVERSHAM RELAY: Lila Rhodes 1st Fastest lap Jnr Girls (U15)

CAVERSHAM RELAY: Anya Rhodes 3rd Fastest lap Jnr Girls (U15)

CAVERSHAM RELAY: Jaime Reid 1st Fastest Lap Snr Girls (O15)

OTAGO/SOUTHLAND RELAY: Bella McGregor, Rachael Turner, Faith Courtney, Jaime Reid 3rd Place Snr Girls Relay (O15)