Records fall as Ilford AC shine in Elvis League race

Ilford AC fact the camera from Valentines Park <i>(Image: Ilford AC)</i>
Ilford AC fact the camera from Valentines Park (Image: Ilford AC)
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The third round of this year’s Elvis series was held on a torrential rainy evening over a flat fast course in Valentines Park.

Ilford AC had a squad of 21 and a very successful event with first and seconnd place and first V50 and V60 males.

Shamil Mohamad won the race in 15.27, followed in second place by Philip Ellul in 16.18.

Richard Morris was next home in 15th place in 17.51.

Following his club record last week over 5 mies, Steve Philcox broke the club's 5k record in a time of 17.57 coming home in 16th place and placing first in the VM60 grouping.

Malcom Muir was next home in 18th place in 18.17, coming first in the VM50 group.

Danny Holeyman completed the male team's scoring squad, coming home in 19.28 for 37th place.

Also gaining honours in their age groupings were Neil Crisp, who was second VM60, coming home in 45th place in 20.12 and Andrew Catton who placed third in the VM70 grouping with 24.34 for 134th place.

The men placed third on the night, and remain third place in Division 1 of the Elvis league.

Leading the ladies home was Natalie Crisp placing 9th in 22.06.

Next home, and coming second in the FV60 grouping was Alison Sale placing 26th in 24.07.

Alison was followed home by Jennie Sheehan in 25.41 for 39th place.

Next home was Rachel Halpin, in 42nd in a time of 26.07.

Completing the female team were Dianne Crisp in 27.54 in 71st place and Frieda Keane in 30.32 for 91st.

The ladies finished second on the night, and remain second in Division 2 of the Elvis league.

Also running on the night were: Diarmuid Mac Donnell 20.55, Bradley Brown 21.41, Steven Horsley 22.01, Stephen Lacey 22.42, Pathrose Louis 27.07, Launa Broadley 30.36 and Colin Mcdermott 30.36.

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