Tue, Jan 19, 2021 4:15 PM

Young athletes excel at Colgate Games

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Peter Jones

Marlborough’s young athletes returned from Nelson on Sunday evening with a collection of medals, pennants, personal bests and fond memories from the 2021 South Island Colgate Games staged at Saxton Field.

The 51-strong Marlborough contingent, the largest in the province’s Colgate Games history, performed with distinction across a wide range of events throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s competition.

Isla Tilbury set a new Marlborough record in the 400m.

Although top results were recorded by most of the travelling team, some performances stood out.

Brooke Harper picked up a gold medal in the very competitive 13 girls 100m and 200m, while Isla Tilbury claimed gold and recorded a new Marlborough record in the 12 girls 400m. She also picked up a silver in the 200m.

Hannah Harper bagged a bronze medal in the 11 girls 100m and 200m while Neve Mackenzie placed third in the 12 girls 1500m and 800m, setting a new Marlborough record in both.

Cooper Paulo claimed bronze in the 10 boys 400m, while Alex Hansen did the same in the 12 boys hurdles. Karmah Hoani-Tito placed third in the 11 girls shot put.

Cooper Paulo, right, grits his teeth as he heads for the finishing line. Photo Shuttersport.

There was also success for the Marlborough relay teams, underlining their depth of talent. The 11 boys 4x100 relay combination won gold, the 12 mixed medley relay team bagged silver, as did the 11 girls 4x100 quartet, while the 10 mixed medley team placed third.

Marlborough’s team organisers were thrilled with the response from their athletes, saying on social media. “What a fantastic three days for our team, some amazing results, awesome sportsmanship and the best supporters you could ask for.

“Congratulations to all of our athletes, you should be very proud of your achievements.”

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