THE SCHOOLS’ summer athletics season got underway at the track in Johnstown with an excellent relays competition for years 7 to 13 on a sunny and warm evening, and attracted a large attendance of 200 competitors and many spectators from 10 Dyfed secondary schools in Brianne, Llanelli and Pembrokeshire.
Teams from Bro Dinefwr, Bro Myrddin, Dyffryn Aman, Dyffryn Taf, Greenhill, Llandovery College, Maes Y Gwendraeth, QE High, Preseli and Strade took part all hoping to find early season form in preparation for the upcoming area and Dyfed athletics competitions in the next few months.
The events were 4 x 100m, 4 x 200m and the individual 800m races for all age groups, and there were several good performances and close finishes.
Another strong turnout from Ammanford’s youngsters in Dyffryn Aman resulted them in retaining their title for the third year in succession as they won the trophy with 97 points, 18 from second place Bro Dinefwr, with Bro Myrddin coming through in third. QE High and Dyffryn Taf were joint fourth.
Carmarthen will host two of the area schools championships next month, with Ceredigion and Brianne athletes heading to the leisure centre, while Pembrokeshire will be in Haverfordwest and Pemberton will be the venue for the Llanelli meeting – all taking place between May 10-20.
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