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Athletics

Daniel O'Brien —


Our athletics team continues to grow in numbers while also achieving fantastic results at both Provincial and National Level. A big thank you to all coaches, staff, parents and supporters who worked tirelessly to build our programme. Particular thanks to Colin Prescott and Frouke Geertsma for their efforts in co-ordinating the team throughout the year.

Throughout the year, we have seen a number of very special results by our athletes. The following is a snapshot of what has been achieved:

Daniel Prescott

National Cross Country Championships - Junior Boys 3rd Place,
2nd Canterbury Cross Country Championship U16
NZ Cross Country Championships 2nd place in U16

South Island Athletics Champiosnhips - Silver U15 1500m, Silver U15 3000m
Canterbury Athletics Championships - 2nd Place 1500m U16
Canterbury Secondary Schools Athletics - 1st Place 3000m
New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletics Championships - 4km Junior Race Bronze Medal

Rorie Poff

South Island Athletics Championships - Silver Para Javelin Junior, Bronze para discuss, U17 Shotput Gold + New Zealand Record
NZ Secondary Schools Athletic Championships 2020 Multi Para Junior Section Shot Put Silver Medal

Liam O’Donnell

National Secondary Schools Athletics Champs - 5th 2000m Steeplechase
South Island Athletics Championships - Gold U16 800m, Bronze Senior Relay, 4x400M 3rd Place, 1st Steeplechase 2000m
Canterbury Schools Championships - 2nd 800m, 1st Steeplechase
Canterbury Athletics Championships - 2nd place 800m

Josh Price

Athletics Canterbury South Island Championships - 1st U18 110m Hurdles, 2nd U18 100m, 1st U18 300m Hurdles, 4th U18 200m, 4x400M 3rd Place
Athletics Canterbury Track & Field Champs - 2nd U18 100m, 1st U18 110m Hurdles, 3rd U18 200m
Canterbury Secondary School Championships - 3rd U19 100m, 1st U19 110m Hurdles, 4th U19 4x400m Relay
New Zealand Secondary Schools National Athletics Chhampionships - 6th U19 110m Hurdles, 6th U19 300m Hurdles

Alex McCorkindale

South Island Athletic Championships - 4x400M 3rd Place
Canterbury Athletic Championships- 1st 400m, 3rd 800m

Neihana Mata’afa

South Island Athletics Champiosnhips - Gold U14 Discus (44.40m), Canterbury Athletics Championships- U14 Shotput 2nd Place


Nikora Mata’afa

Selected for Canterbury Athletics Interprovincial team
South Island Colgate Games - Gold U13 Mixed Medley Relay, Silver U13 Discus, Bronze U13 Shot Put, Bronze U13 4x100m

Harvey Cogle

South Island Athletics Championships - Bronze U15 80m Hurdles,
U15 Canterbury Athletics Championships 3rd overall
Canterbury Club Championships - 3rd Place U15 100m hurdles, 1st Place Race Walk

Callum Lucas

South Island Athletic Championships - Silver U16 Hammer Throw

Caleb Robinson

South Island Athletics Championships -Bronze U16 200m, 4x400M 3rd Place