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South Island Secondary Schools' (SISS) Athletics Championships

Mrs V. Millar, TIC Athletics —

It was a very impressive display from OGHS in Nelson at SISS Athletics Champs.

Of the 14 girls that competed 11 came away with medal placings!

Katie Wong 1st U16 Hammer, 3rd U16 80m Hurdles

Emily Hall 3rd Senior 300m Hurdles

Emma McKay 1st U16 Triple Jump, 3rd U16 Long Jump, 2nd U16 Shot Put

Jordan Evans-Tobata 1st U15 800m

Becky de la Harpe 3rd 1500m

Jesika Sebelin 3rd U15 400m (Big PB)

U16 4 x 100m relay 1st (Emma McKay, Isabella Henderson, Jesika Sebelin, Jordan Evans-Tobata) U16 4 x 400m relay 3rd (Ella Hou, Darcie Evans-Tobata, Becky de la Harpe, Isabella Henderson)

Senior 4 x 400m relay 1st ( Jordan Evans-Tobata, Jesika Sebelin, Sophie Miller, Caitlin O'Donnell)

The three girls who did not medal also amazing results:

Keira McNeill 4th U14 High Jump and 6th U14 Hurdles (PB's in both)

Rebekah Hill 4th in the 1500m and 3000m

EvaLuna Sander 6th in Shot put (PB)

Two stand out performances were Jesika Sebelin in the U15 400m final. Jordan had also qualified but false started when her blocks slipped. The true grit and determination that Jesika displayed to gain a 3rd placing was amazing to watch.The other stand out was Darcie Evans-Tobata, who at 12, ran her U16 4 x 400m into 3rd placing. In her lap she picked off five runners to place her team in 3rd. Amazing!