On Wednesday 30th December, in difficult conditions – in the middle of ‘Storm Frank’ – four Lasswade athletes competed in the heats for the 147th New Year Sprint at Meadowmill Sports Centre.
In the main event – the 110m Handicap – Jordan Charters, Keiran Reilly and Charlie Carstairs all won their heats to qualify for the semi finals on New Year’s Day, while Rachel Robertson finished 2nd in her heat, but unfortunately didn’t qualify this year.
Rachel also competed in the women’s only event, winning her heat and going on to finish sixth in the final.
Keiran completed a fine day for the club’s sprinters winning the 90m final and 1st prize of £300.
Well done to all the athletes and good luck to Jordan, Keiran and Charlie as they chase the title and first prize of £4000 at Musselburgh Race Course on New Year’s Day.
Reporter : Gordon Robertson
