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RESULTS & REPORTS FOR 2024/2025
Sri Chinmoy 6-12-24 Hour Track Races & Teams Relay, Saturday 10 May 2025
AUT Millennium Stadium, Rosedale, Auckland
Visit the Event Website >> Sri Chinmoy 6-12-24 Hour Track Races 2025
Congratulations to Leith’s legendary runner, Mel Aitken, who has won the 6 hour Track race on Saturday. She was the overall winner as well as the first female winner.
Here are the incredible statistics of her run:
1. Mel Aitken, F45-49 ,Leith Harriers ,Dunedin, NZL Laps 172, Time 5:58:56, Total Kms 69.011
Sri Chinmoy 48 Hour Track Festival, 21 to 23 March 2025
AIS Athletics Track, Bruce, ACT
Visit Event Website >> Sri Chinmoy 48 Hour Track Festival
Direct to Results >> 24 Hour Track Autralian Championship Event Results
Congrats and well done to Leith’s John Bayne who in hot and humid conditions ran an excellent 217.287km at the Sri Chinmoy running festival, Australian Champs 24hr race.
He was first in the age grade M60-69 and 5th overall and the third male. He also took out the NZ records for his age grade in the 6 hours distance and the 100 mile. His time was 23:57:52, and he completed 523 laps
Visit Athletics Otago Track & Field for programme of events 2024/2025
2025 Jennian Homes New Zealand Track and Field Championships, 6 to 9 March 2025
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
Visit the Event Website Link for full details including the programme, tickets, and more >> 2025 Jennian Homes New Zealand Track and Field Championships, 6 to 9 March 2025
Thursday 6th March 2025 (Selected Results)
Awesome results from local athletes
In the 800m, and representing Otago, Matthew Bolter (Hill City-Uni) in his heat finished with a PB of 1:57.36 and qualified for the final too. Leith’s Stephen Johnson representing Otago, ran a PB of 1:57.86 and narrowly missed out in qualifying for the final but he was pleased with his performance finishing strongly at the end. Although it was hot out there, Leith’s Jessica Bray (Otago) ran an excellent PB of 18:30 in the Women’s U20 5000m. Hill City-Uni’s Oli Chignell (Otago) won the Senior Men’s 5000m in glorious fashion finishing strongly over the last few laps to win going away in 13:55.77
Friday 7th (Selected Results)
There were no Leith athletes in action on Friday. However, local athletes had some great results
Men 3000m SC Senior 0.914m
6th Jake Owen (Otago) 9:43.41 (Hill City-University)
Men 800m Under 16
5th William Bolter (Otago) 2:10.43 (Hill City-University)
Saturday 8th (Selected Results)
Men 1500m Under 16 Finals
7th William Bolter (Otago) 4:32.04 (Hill City-Uni)
Men 1500m Senior Prelims
3rd Oliver Chignell (Otago) 4:01.39Q (Hill City-Uni)
16th Jake Owen (Otago) 4:04.77 (Hill City-Uni)
17th Stephen Johnson (Otago) 4:06.02 (Leith) Personal Best
Men 400m Senior Prelims
15th Matthew Bolter (Otago) 52.98 (Hill City-Uni)
Sunday 9th (Selected Results)
Men 1500m Senior Finals
3rd Oliver Chignell (Otago) 3:46.33 (Hill City-Uni)
Men 200m Senior Finals
1st Shay Veitch (Otago) 20.74 (Ariki)
Men Long Jump Senior
1st Shay Veitch (Otago) 7.76m (Ariki)
2nd Felix McDonald (Otago)
Stephen Johnson honoured to represent Leith, and Otago
Stephen writes…
I had the honour of running at the National Championships this weekend, an honour for many reasons; to represent Leith, to represent Otago, and to race at the Caledonian, where we all train so often.
On Thursday, I ran the 800m heats. After a hot first lap (high 55 seconds) it took a lot to hang on. I found myself off the back and with 120m to go, found another gear. I kept thinking ‘arms arms arms’ as I made my way down the final 100m, passing the runner to my left, and eyeing the clock for a PB. I finished 5th in the faster heat, but I was 0.3 seconds off fastest qualifier. Still, for my 4th ever 800m, I was stoked.
Saturday was the real treat, running in the 1500m. I drew a spicy heat, with none-other than Olympian Sam Tanner, Oli Chignell (who won the 5k on Thursday) and a plethora of very fast runners. Regardless, I felt a sense of calm and enjoyment. I viewed the race not as a hard test, but as a celebration of all the training done with Leith over the year.
The race started slow and tactical, so I nestled into the pack. I was in awe, gazing at the packed grandstand and thinking ‘wow, I’m in the national 1500m!’. The race gradually picked up, and I jostled for position, knowing a fast final 400m was inbound. The last lap was full tilt; I ran 59 seconds for that last lap; fast, but not fast enough, which was expected. Still, I picked up 10th/13 in my heat, 17th out of 25 overall, and a PB in a tactical race. Truly special.
I’m so grateful to the Leith family for all the runs, support, and vibes we bring. Our sense of community is what makes us stronger, being there for each other, and encouraging each to take that next leap.
Next up? A new era of running me as I’m a Dad in the making; my wife’s due date was the day of the 1500m, but baby is still holding in! An exciting way to enter a new chapter, and you’ll see me soon testing the limits of buggy running.
Otago Senior Interclub + Otago Masters Weight Pentathlon, 1-4pm Saturday 1 March 2025
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/5
Leith had six athletes competing
Leith Results and Report
Leith Grade Results
Women 20-34 200 Metre Open
2 Martha Vickers 95 Leith Harrie 29.74 NWI
Women 20-34 400 Metre Open
1 Martha Vickers 95 Leith Harrie 70.69
Women 20-34 800 Metre Open
3 Martha Vickers 95 Leith Harrie 2:47.73
Men 35-49 400 Metre Open
1 Colin Tocher 86 Leith Harrie 66.20
Men 20-34 800 Metre Open
2 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 2:03.58
Men 35-49 800 Metre Open
1 Colin Tocher 86 Leith Harrie 2:40.77
Men 50+ 800 Metre Open
3 Marc Boulle 54 Leith Harrie 3:10.64
Men 20-34 3000 Metre Open
1 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 9:14.24
2 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 10:24.15
Men 50+ 3000 Metre Open
1 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 10:31.53
Leith Heat Results
Women 12+ 200 Metre Open
Section 2 Wind: NWI
2 Martha Vickers 95 Leith Harrie 29.74
Women 12+ 400 Metre Open
Section 3
1 Martha Vickers 95 Leith Harrie 70.69
Women 12+ 800 Metre Open
Section 1
4 Martha Vickers 95 Leith Harrie 2:47.73
Men 12+ 400 Metre Open
Section 3
1 Colin Tocher 86 Leith Harrie 66.20
Men 12+ 800 Metre Open
Section 1
2 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 2:03.58
Section 2
1 Colin Tocher 86 Leith Harrie 2:40.77
4 Marc Boulle 54 Leith Harrie 3:10.64
Men 12+ 3000 Metre Open
Section 1
1 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 9:14.24
2 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 10:24.15
3 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 10:31.53
Otago Senior Interclub Track & Field, 1-4pm, Saturday 22 February 2025
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/5
The weather produced a gusty South Wester which made the going tough in the back straight. Nevertheless some quality times were produced by the Leith contingent. Although not a personal best, in those tough conditions Stephen Johnson cracked the 16 minute barrier in the 5000, likewise Nathan Shanks broke the 17 minute barrier. The wind was too strong for any personal bests. The Leith supporters were out there again urging their runners on. We will add to this report once we have ascertained if any personal bests were achieved. We will have some photos of the action posted on Monday
The Start of the 5000m – All Leith!
Leith Results and Report
Leith Grade Results
Event 4 Men 20-34 400 Metre Sprint Open
4 Fraser Bailey 03 Leith Harrie 63.93
Event 6 Men 20-34 1500 Metre Run Open
1 Fraser Bailey 03 Leith Harrie 5:21.19
Event 8 Men 20-44 5000 Metre Run Open
1 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 15:58.38
2 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 16:57.02
3 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 18:15.48
4 Hayden Scorringe 85 Leith Harrie 19:26.71
Event 8 Men 55-59 5000 Metre Run Open
1 Lee Flowers 69 Leith Harrie 20:33.21
Leith Heat Results
Event 4 Men 12+ 400 Metre Sprint Open
Section 1
5 Fraser Bailey 03 Leith Harrie 63.93
Event 6 Men 12+ 1500 Metre Run Open
4 Fraser Bailey 03 Leith Harrie 5:21.19
Event 8 Mixed 15+ 5000 Metre Run Open
1 Stephen Johnson M96 Leith Harrie 15:58.38
2 Nathan Shanks M89 Leith Harrie 16:57.02
3 Bryan Staunton M91 Leith Harrie 18:15.48
4 Hayden Scorringe M85 Leith Harrie 19:26.71
5 Lee Flowers M69 Leith Harrie 20:33.21
Otago and Southland Track and Field Champs, Saturday 15-Sunday 16 February 2025
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/5
On Day One
Leith athletes performed well on a brilliantly sunny and warm day. The 1500m races were first up and were run in still and warm conditions resulting in many personal bests. Near the end of the meeting we had the 400m sprints run in slightly more windy conditions
On Day Two
Again brilliant weather – sunny and hot with not much wind to speak about. And again, plenty of Leith athletes performing well, winning races and achieving personal bests. The three Leith teams which competed in the last track event of the day, the 4 x 400m impressed with some powerful running
Leith Results and Report
There were some landmark performances from Leith athletes over the weekend. Here are some of the highlights.
Stephen Johnson, having just recently dipped below the 2 minute barrier in the 800m the week before and he did it again on Sunday morning with a personal best of 1 minute 59.09 seconds in a race where he challenged all the way in one of the greatest finishes in an Otago championship event, finishing a narrow third to Queenstown’s James Weber 1:58.08 and Hill City-University’s Matthew Bolter (1:58.10). The day before he had set a personal best in the 1500m in finishing second in 4:06.44 to the quality young runner Hill City-University’s Jake Owen (4:06.14).
In the 1500m on Saturday afternoon, the Leith Lasses trio of Alice Cuthbert, Claudia Sole and Stephanie Wilson also had landmark performances. Alice Cuthbert had a great win in the Senior Women’s with a personal best of 4:51.49. Claudia Sole finished second in the personal best of 4:54.08 and Stephanie Wilson finished third in a personal best of 4:55.11 to give Leith the trifecta in the Otago Senior Women’s Champs. On Sunday Alice Cuthbert achieved a personal best in the 800m of 2:22.01 in winning the Senior Women’s Otago Title.
James Pemberton dominated the Men’s 50+ events with wins and PBs in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m. Jessica Bray won the Women 3000 Metre Run Under 20 in 10:52.36. Ash Dustow showed the youngsters how to do it with awesome times in the Men 65-69 1500m (5:50.73) and 3000m (12:22.62). Graham Fisher was the best performed Leith athlete in the 3000m with a personal best of 9:11.39, having also competed in the shorter sprint events. See the full Leith Grade and Heats results further below
The 4 x 400 Relay Senior Women, Senior Men
This was defnitely one of the highlights of the Champs on the final day and the final track event of the weekend. The Leith and friends supporters were out in full force urging on the Leith teams. Although outgunned by the quality young runners from Hill City-University, they put up a tremendous show and made this a race to remember.
1 Hill City-University Athletic ‘A’ 3:50.85
[George Fisher ~52 sec, Matthew Bolter ~52 sec, William Bolter ~61sec, Alex Walker ~65sec]
2 Leith Harrier & Athletic Club ‘C’ 4:11.32
[Sam Leather, Mica Goldsmith-Lonie, James Pemberton, Tadhg Ryan-Charlton]
3 Leith Harrier & Athletic Club ‘A’ 4:14.87
[Stephen Johnson, Nathan Shanks, Adam Clarke, Hayden Scorringe]
4 Leith Harrier & Athletic Club ‘B’ 4:24.23
[Graham Fisher, Liam Turk, Bryan Staunton, David Liddell]
1 Leith Harrier & Athletic Club ‘A’ 4:33.67 SW
[Caitlin O’Donnell, Stephanie Wilson, Claudia Sole, Alice Cuthbert]
Leith Grade Results
Event 71 Men 400 Metre Sprint Senior
6 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 56.31 Personal Best
Event 72 Women 400 Metre Sprint Senior
2 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 62.45 Personal Best
Event 89 Men 800 Metre Run Senior
3 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 1:59.09 Personal Best
5 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 2:04.54 Personal Best
7 Sam Bradbury-Leather 96 Leith Harrie 2:19.38 Personal Best
Event 90 Women 800 Metre Run Senior
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 2:22.01 Personal Best
2 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 2:34.87
Event 91A Men 50-54 800 Metre Run Masters 50+
1 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 2:33.17 Personal Best
Event 91A Men 70-74 800 Metre Run Masters 50+
2 Marc Boulle 54 Leith Harrie 3:16.17
Event 109 Men 1500 Metre Run Senior
2 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 4:06.44 Personal Best
4 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 4:19.22
5 Liam Turk 92 Leith Harrie 4:21.04
Event 110 Women 1500 Metre Run Senior
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 4:51.49 Personal Best
2 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 4:54.08 Personal Best
3 Stephanie Wilson 98 Leith Harrie 4:55.11 Personal Best
Event 112 Men 50-54 1500 Metre Run Masters 50+
1 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 4:55.26 Personal Best
Event 112 Men 65-69 1500 Metre Run Masters 50+
1 Ash Dustow 57 Leith Harrie 5:50.73
Event 125 Men 3000 Metre Run Senior
5 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 9:11.39 Personal Best
7 Liam Turk 92 Leith Harrie 9:21.72 Personal Best
8 Sam Bradbury-Leather 96 Leith Harrie 10:21.75 Personal Best
Event 126 Women 3000 Metre Run Senior
2 Stephanie Wilson 98 Leith Harrie 10:46.03 Personal Best
Event 126A Women 3000 Metre Run Under 20
1 Jessica Bray 07 Leith Harrie 10:52.36
Event 127A Men 50-54 3000 Metre Run Masters 50+
1 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 10:27.97
Event 127A Men 65-69 3000 Metre Run Masters 50+
1 Ash Dustow 57 Leith Harrie 12:22.62
Event 371 Men 18+ 4×400 Metre Relay
2 Leith Harrier & Athletic Club ‘C’ 4:11.32
3 Leith Harrier & Athletic Club ‘A’ 4:14.87
4 Leith Harrier & Athletic Club ‘B’ 4:24.23
Event 372 Women 18+ 4×400 Metre Relay
1 Leith Harrier & Athletic Club ‘A’ 4:33.67
Leith Heat Results
Event 71 Men 400 Metre Sprint Senior
6 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 56.31 Personal Best
Event 72 Women 400 Metre Sprint Senior
2 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 62.45 Personal Best
Event 89 Men 800 Metre Run Senior
3 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 1:59.09 Personal Best
5 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 2:04.54 Personal Best
7 Sam Bradbury-Leather 96 Leith Harrie 2:19.38 Personal Best
Event 90 Women 800 Metre Run Senior
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 2:22.01 Personal Best
2 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 2:34.87
Event 91A Men 50-94 800 Metre Run Masters 50+
1 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 2:33.17 Personal Best
4 Marc Boulle 54 Leith Harrie 3:16.17
Event 109 Men 1500 Metre Run Senior
2 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 4:06.44 Personal Best
4 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 4:19.22
5 Liam Turk 92 Leith Harrie 4:21.04
Event 110 Women 1500 Metre Run Senior
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 4:51.49 Personal Best
2 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 4:54.08 Personal Best
3 Stephanie Wilson 98 Leith Harrie 4:55.11 Personal Best
Event 112 Men 50-94 1500 Metre Run Masters 50+
1 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 4:55.26 Personal Best
3 Ash Dustow 57 Leith Harrie 5:50.73
Event 125 Men 3000 Metre Run Senior
5 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 9:11.39 Personal Best
7 Liam Turk 92 Leith Harrie 9:21.72 Personal Best
8 Sam Bradbury-Leather 96 Leith Harrie 10:21.75 Personal Best
Event 126 Women 3000 Metre Run Senior
2 Stephanie Wilson 98 Leith Harrie 10:46.03 Personal Best
Event 126A Women 3000 Metre Run Under 20
1 Jessica Bray 07 Leith Harrie 10:52.36
Event 127A Men 50-94 3000 Metre Run Masters 50+
1 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 10:27.97 Personal Best
2 Ash Dustow 57 Leith Harrie 12:22.62
Event 371 Men 18+ 4×400 Metre Relay
2 Leith Harrier & Athletic Club ‘C’ 4:11.32
3 Leith Harrier & Athletic Club ‘A’ 4:14.87
4 Leith Harrier & Athletic Club ‘B’ 4:24.23
Event 372 Women 18+ 4×400 Metre Relay
1 Leith Harrier & Athletic Club ‘A’ 4:33.67
Otago Senior Interclub, Otago 10000m Champs, 8.30am-12noon, Saturday 8 Feb 2025
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/5
Otago 10000m Champs Lineup and Start
Preliminary Results and Report
There was a fanstastic turnout of Leith runners and supporters on a brilliant warm, sunny and windless Saturday morning. The Otago 10000m Championships was first up and the runners did not disappoint with many personal bests and one Otago record to boot. In the 800m Leith’s Stephen Johnson smacked a massive sub-2 minute personal best of 1:59.95, over four seconds faster than his previous PB. Leith Lasses Jessica Bray (Junior Women) and Claudia Sole (Senior Women) get Otago 10000m titles. James Pemberton wins Otago MM50+ title
10000m Otago Champs Full Results
1 Jason Van Kempen 92 SM UNA 33:07:09
2 Oliver O’Sullivan 87 MM35-49 HCU 34:23.53 Otago Champs Senior Men Title
3 Leon Miyahara 01 SM Cav 34:30.43 Otago Champs Senior 2nd
4 Liam Turk 92 SM Leith 34:54.55 PB Otago Champs Senior Men 3rd
5 Nathan Shanks 89 MM35-49 Leith 36:10.84
6 Braden Campbell 04 SM UNA 37:04.92 PB
7 James Pemberton 72 MM50+ Leith 37:31:29 PB Otago Champs Masters Men 50+ Title
8 Sam Bradbury-Leather 96 SM Leith 37:49.51 PB
9 Bryan Staunton 91 SM Leith 38:40.04
10 Jessica Bray 07 W18-19 Leith 39:21.74 PB Otago Champs Junior Women Title
11 Mica Goldsmith-Lonie 98 SM Leith 40:17.35 PB
12 Claudia Sole 97 SW Leith 40:54.18 Otago Champs Senior Women Title
13 Marc Boulle 1954 MM70-74 Leith 51:31.11 Otago MM70-74 Record Otago Champs 2nd MM50+
Leith Results
Leith Grade Results
Event 5 Men 20-34 800 Metre Run Open
5 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 1:59.95 (Personal Best)
Event 9 Women 18-19 10000 Metre Run Otago Champi Open
1 Jessica Bray 07 Leith Harrie 39:21.74 (Personal Best) Otago Champs Title Junior Women
Event 9 Women 20-34 10000 Metre Run Otago Champi Open
1 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 40:54.18 Otago Title Senior Women
Event 9 Men 20-34 10000 Metre Run Otago Champi Open
4 Liam Turk 92 Leith Harrie 34:54.55 (Personal Best) Otago Champs Bronze Senior Men
5 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 36:10.84
7 Sam Bradbury-Leather 96 Leith Harrie 37:49.51 (Personal Best)
8 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 38:40.04
9 Mica Goldsmith-Lonie 98 Leith Harrie 40:17.35 (Personal Best)
Event 9 Men 50-54 10000 Metre Run Otago Champi Open
1 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 37:31.29 (Personal Best) Otago Champs Title Men 50+
Event 9 Men 70-74 10000 Metre Run Otago Champi Open
1 Marc Boulle 54 Leith Harrie 51:31.11 Otago Masters Record M70-74
Leith Heat Results
Event 5 Men 12+ 800 Metre Run Open
Section 1
6 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 1:59.95 (Personal Best)
Event 9 Mixed 18+ 10000 Metre Run Otago Champi Open
4 Liam Turk M92 Leith Harrie 34:54.55 (Personal Best)
5 Nathan Shanks M89 Leith Harrie 36:10.84
7 James Pemberton M72 Leith Harrie 37:31.29 (Personal Best) 1st MM50+
8 Sam Bradbury-Leather M96 Leith Harrie 37:49.51 (Peronal Best)
9 Bryan Staunton M91 Leith Harrie 38:40.04
10 Jessica Bray W07 Leith Harrie 39:21.74 (Personal Best)
11 Mica Goldsmith-Lonie M98 Leith Harrie 40:17.35 (Personal Best)
12 Claudia Sole W97 Leith Harrie 40:54.18
13 Marc Boulle M54 Leith Harrie 51:31.11 Otago Record M70-74
Jason Van Kempen writes….
This was the ” First track event since early high school. I was a bit apprehensive about running 25 laps but ended up loving the challenge. Great bunch of people, fantastic support and ideal conditions.”
Marc Boulle writes…
It was great to see the supporters out there. Thanks for the encouragement along the way, it helped me enormously. It was getting tough trying to focus on keeping a pace that would not result in me having a blowout. I knew I had the record in the bag and was not trying to be a hero in that heat and rather just went for the record instead of trying to get under 50 minutes. Well done to those who got pbs and Otago titles, it was awesome having the other runners offering encouragement along the way and clapping me in. Thanks also to the officials and the lap counters. Hopefully next season we can get even more athletes competing in these champs. For example there are athletes in the Men’s 70-74 age grade that on the day could have gone appreciably faster than I did. However, if one doesn’t enter the event then the chance of getting official pbs, obtaining Otago titles or breaking records is lost due to the normally once a year running of the 10000m on the track in Dunedin. It would be great to see a bunch of M70-74 athletes competing against one another in driving the Otago Record down to world class level. The same applies to all grades in the women’s and men’s fields
Thanks Supporters & Officials
Thank you, Supporters Chris Sole, Imogen Holmstead-Scott, Mark and Caitlin O’Donnell, Margaret Knox, Colin Tocher (+son), Mark and Luke Geddes, Stephen Johnson, Zac Whitley, Richard Campbell, Phil Napper, Michael Wilson, Gene and Dalise Sanderson, Rob Homan, Alistair McAlevy, Steven Bloomfield, Alison Newell, Matt Bolter and others we may have missed
Otago Senior Interclub, Otago 3000m Steeplechase Champs, 1-4pm Saturday 1 Feb 2025
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/5
Leith athletes and supporters were out in their droves in sublime sunny warm weather. Wind was not a factor in any of the races. There were some great wins for the Leith athletes and personal bests too. See the full report below and Leith specific results
Leith Results and Report
1500m
Alice Cuthbert won the Women’s 1500m race on Saturday in commanding fashion leading all the way in smashing a significant personal best of 4:51.69 in the process and holding out the quality Hill City-Uni runner Becky de la Harpe by three seconds. Third and also in a personal best of was Stephanie Wilson in 4:59.51. Fourth was Claudia Sole in a personal best of 4:59.57
In a fast race won by Max McGregor of Athletics Gore (4:10.28), Stephen Johnson finished second in the Men 20-34 grade to Queenstown athlete Benjamin Britton (4:11.13) by fractions of a second. He also smashed a personal best of 4:11.59. New Leith athlete Graham Fisher also achieved a personal best of 4:18.36 having earlier finished second in the grueling Otago 3000m steeplechase champs. Fourth was Liam Turk in a personal best of 4:19.51. Not to be outdone, Sam Bradbury-Leather ran a personal best of 4:33.26 in finishing 6th. Nathan Shanks won the Men’s Men 35-49 grade in a personal best of 4:29.31
Otago 3000 Metre Steeplechase Champs
New Leith athlete Graham Fisher finished second in the Champs in a personal best of 10:13.03 to the young quality Hill City-Uni athlete Jake Owen who won the title in 9:58.78 breaking away from Fisher over the last few laps
5000m
Liam Turk won the 5000m race in 16:57.75 leading a procession of Leith athletes consisting of (2) Sam Bradbury-Leather (17:12.89), (3) Nathan Shanks (17:15.94) and (4) Bryan Staunton (18:46.04). Staunton was still apparently feeling the effects of having run a hard Dunedin Park Run in the early morning and faded somewhat over the last few laps. Maybe he would get a personal best in the 5000m if he chose to just run the track on the day?
400m
In the last race of the day, Alice Cuthbert won the 400m race in a fast 63.45 with Stephanie Wilson second in 68.00. Claudia Sole was third in the W20-34 grade in 69.64 finishing fifth in the race overall. In his third race of the day, Graham Fisher also tackled the 400m finishing fourth in the men’s 20-34 grade and fifth overall in 56.59. See the full Leith grade and heat results below
Leith Results by Grade:
Event 4 Men 20-34 400 Metre Sprint Open
4 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 56.59
Event 4B Women 20-34 400 Metre Sprint Open
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 63.45
2 Stephanie Wilson 98 Leith Harrie 68.00
3 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 69.64
Event 6 Men 20-34 1500 Metre Run Open
2 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 4:11.59 (Personal Best)
3 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 4:18.36 (Personal Best)
4 Liam Turk 92 Leith Harrie 4:19.51 (Personal Best)
6 Sam Bradbury-Leather 96 Leith Harrie 4:33.26 (Personal Best)
Event 6 Men 35-49 1500 Metre Run Open
1 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 4:29.31 (Personal Best)
Event 6B Women 20-34 1500 Metre Run Open
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 4:51.69 (Personal Best)
3 Stephanie Wilson 98 Leith Harrie 4:59.51 (Personal Best)
4 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 4:59.57 (Personal Best)
Event 8 Men 20-44 5000 Metre Run Open
1 Liam Turk 92 Leith Harrie 16:57.75
2 Sam Bradbury-Leather 96 Leith Harrie 17:12.89
3 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 17:15.94
4 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 18:46.04
Event 62 Men 20-34 3000 Metre Steeplechase 914mm Otago Open
1 Jake Owen 05 Hill City-Un 9:58.78 (Personal Best)
2 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 10:13.03 (Personal Best)
Leith Heats Results:
Event 4 Men 12+ 400 Metre Sprint Open
Section 1
5 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 56.59
Event 4B Women 12+ 400 Metre Sprint Open
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 63.45
2 Stephanie Wilson 98 Leith Harrie 68.00
5 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 69.64
Event 6 Men 12+ 1500 Metre Run Open
3 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 4:11.59 (Personal Best)
4 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 4:18.36 (Personal Best)
5 Liam Turk 92 Leith Harrie 4:19.51 (Personal Best)
8 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 4:29.31
9 Sam Bradbury-Leather 96 Leith Harrie 4:33.26 (Personal Best)
Event 6B Women 12+ 1500 Metre Run Open
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 4:51.69 (Personal Best)
3 Stephanie Wilson 98 Leith Harrie 4:59.51 (Personal Best)
4 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 4:59.57 (Personal Best)
Event 8 Mixed 15+ 5000 Metre Run Open
1 Liam Turk M92 Leith Harrie 16:57.75
2 Sam Bradbury-Leather M96 Leith Harrie 17:12.89
3 Nathan Shanks M89 Leith Harrie 17:15.94
4 Bryan Staunton M91 Leith Harrie 18:46.04
Event 62 Men 17-59 3000 Metre Steeplechase 914mm Otago Open
Section 1
2 Graham Fisher 92 Leith Harrie 10:13.03 (Personal Best)
Otago Senior Interclub, 1 – 4pm Saturday 25 January 2025
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/5
Track (Program 2), 1:30pm 100m, 2:00pm 800m, 2:20pm 200m, 2:40pm 3000m, 3:10pm Long Hurdles, 3:30pm 60m, 3:50pm Steeplechase
There were quite a number of personal bests today over the various distances. See the Leith specific results further below. It was great to see Leith in numbers in the 3000m and 800m fields with Liam Turk winning the 3000m in dominating fashion leading from start to finish. His time was 9:30.71, Leith’s Nathan Shanks finished second in 9:54.22. Likewise, Leith’s Alice Cuthbert won the women’s 3000m in 10:44.54 followed by Claudia Sole in second place in 10:45.42 both having also posted PBs in the 800m earlier on in the meeting. Congratulations to you all. Special mention must be made of a grand performance by Otago Master Runner Des Dawson who broke the NZ and Otago Record for the MM90-94 grade in the 800m with a time of 4:32.49, well under the previous record time – see results further below
Start of the 3000m
Leith Results
Leith Results by Grade
Event 3 Men 35-49 200 Metre Sprint Open
1 Colin Tocher 86 Leith Harrie 29.96 (wind 0.9)
Event 5 Men 20-34 800 Metre Run Open
4 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 2:00.78 (personal best)
8 Sam Bradbury-Leather 96 Leith Harrie 2:13.32
9 Mica Goldsmith-Lonie 98 Leith Harrie 2:25.29
10 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 2:28.70
Event 5 Men 35-49 800 Metre Run Open
1 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 2:14.10
2 Colin Tocher 86 Leith Harrie 2:43.86
Event 5 Men 50+ 800 Metre Run Open
1 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 2:23.01 (Personal Best)
Event 5B Women 20-34 800 Metre Run Open
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 2:22.99 (Personal Best)
2 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 2:27.29 (Personal Best)
Event 7 Men 20-34 3000 Metre Run Open
1 Liam Turk 92 Leith Harrie 9:30.71
3 Sam Bradbury-Leather 96 Leith Harrie 10:12.49
4 Mica Goldsmith-Lonie 98 Leith Harrie 10:43.88
5 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 11:09.20
Event 7 Men 35-49 3000 Metre Run Open
1 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 9:54.22
3 Colin Tocher 86 Leith Harrie 12:25.17
Event 7 Men 50+ 3000 Metre Run Open
1 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 10:36.77
Event 7A Women 20-34 3000 Metre Run Open
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 10:44.54
2 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 10:45.42
Event 62 Men 20-34 3000 Metre Steeplechase 914mm Open
1 Graham Fisher 92 Unattached 10:41.76
Leith Heats Results
Event 3 Men 12+ 200 Metre Sprint Open
Section 2 Wind: 0.9
5 Colin Tocher 86 Leith Harrie 29.96
Event 5 Men 12+ 800 Metre Run Open
Section 1
4 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 2:00.78 (Personal Best)
6 Graham Fisher 92 Unattached 2:04.00
Section 2
3 Sam Bradbury-Leather 96 Leith Harrie 2:13.32
5 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 2:14.10
8 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 2:23.01 (Personal Best)
Section 3
1 Mica Goldsmith-Lonie 98 Leith Harrie 2:25.29
2 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 2:28.70
3 Colin Tocher 86 Leith Harrie 2:43.86
Event 5B Women 12+ 800 Metre Run Open
Section 1
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 2:22.99 (Personal Best)
2 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 2:27.29 (Personal Best)
Event 7 Men 12+ 3000 Metre Run Open
1 Liam Turk 92 Leith Harrie 9:30.71
2 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 9:54.22
5 Sam Bradbury-Leather 96 Leith Harrie 10:12.49
6 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 10:36.77
7 Mica Goldsmith-Lonie 98 Leith Harrie 10:43.88
8 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 11:09.20
10 Colin Tocher 86 Leith Harrie 12:25.17
Event 7A Women 12+ 3000 Metre Run Open
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 10:44.54
2 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 10:45.42
Event 62 Men 17-59 3000 Metre Steeplechase 914mm Open
1 Graham Fisher 92 Unattached 10:41.76
Otago Senior Interclub, 1-4pm Saturday 14 December 2024
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/5
There was a superb performance today by 92 year old Otago Masters Athlete Des Campbell where he set a New Zealand and Otago Record in the M90-94 grade in the 1500m in a time of 9 minutes 50.32 seconds. He was roundly applauded by his fellow athletes and the appreciative stadium crowd. His competitors each shook his hand when he finished. Definitely one of the legends of the track in New Zealand
Leith was out in force today running sprints, middle distance and long distance events. Some really brilliant performances with fantastic gutsy wins for Alice Cuthbert (1500m) and Liam Turk (5000m) and personal bests galore.
There were quality runs by Alice Cuthbert and Claudia Sole in the women’s 1500m where Alice took the race to the masters women’s athlete from Hill City-University Taryn McLean. She built a big enough lead over the last two laps to nullify Taryn’s challenge at the end beating her by almost 4 seconds to finish in a personal best of 4:57.95. Claudia Sole finished an excellent third in the race (2nd Senior Women) holding out the speedy youth runner Eva McLean (Hill City-Un) by just over a second to finish in a personal best of 5:05.40. Later in the 5000m, Alice Cuthbert achieved an excellent personal best 19:02.79
One of the performances of the day was that of Leith’s Liam Turk, who not only posted two personal bests in the 1500m and the 5000m, he also won the 5000m. After finishing sixth in the 1500m in a personal best of 4:30.92, he then later dominated the 5000m metres to win the race in a personal best of 16:49.79. His team mates Nathan Shanks (17:09.88) and Ben Pigou (17:48.10) finished 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Leith Results and Reports
Leith Grade Results
Event 2 Men 20-34 100 Metre Sprint Open
4 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 12.84 (wind -0.5)
Event 4 Men 18-19 400 Metre Sprint Open
2 Calan McDermott 05 Leith Harrie 62.43 Personal Best
Event 4 Men 35-49 400 Metre Sprint Open
1 David Liddell 89 Leith Harrie 1:29.61
Event 4B Women 20-34 400 Metre Sprint Open
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 66.83 Personal Best
2 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 78.72 Personal Best
Event 6 Men 18-19 1500 Metre Run Open
2 Calan McDermott 05 Leith Harrie 5:41.66 Personal Best
Event 6 Men 20-34 1500 Metre Run Open
2 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 4:17.50 Personal Best
3 Liam Turk 92 Leith Harrie 4:30.92 Personal Best
5 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 4:53.96 Personal Best
Event 6 Men 35-49 1500 Metre Run Open
2 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 4:36.67
3 David Liddell 89 Leith Harrie 5:59.52
Event 6 Men 50+ 1500 Metre Run Open
1 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 5:02.59 Personal Best
Event 6B Women 20-34 1500 Metre Run Open
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 4:57.95 Personal Best
2 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 5:05.40 Personal Best
Event 8 Women 20-44 5000 Metre Run Open
2 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 19:02.79 Personal Best
3 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 19:48.99
Event 8 Men 20-44 5000 Metre Run Open
1 Liam Turk 92 Leith Harrie 16:49.79 Personal Best
2 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 17:09.88
3 Ben Pigou 88 Leith Harrie 17:48.10
4 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 18:24.42 Personal Best
5 David Liddell 89 Leith Harrie 21:46.44
Event 8 Men 50-54 5000 Metre Run Open
1 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 18:09.29 Personal Best
Leith Heat Results
Event 2 Men 12+ 100 Metre Sprint Open
Section 2 Wind: -0.5
3 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 12.84
Event 4 Men 12+ 400 Metre Sprint Open
Section 2
3 Calan McDermott 05 Leith Harrie 62.43 Personal Best
5 David Liddell 89 Leith Harrie 1:29.61
Event 4B Women 12+ 400 Metre Sprint Open
Section 1
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 66.83 Personal Best
3 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 78.72 Personal Best
Event 6 Men 12+ 1500 Metre Run Open
3 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 4:17.50 Personal Best
6 Liam Turk 92 Leith Harrie 4:30.92 Personal Best
9 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 4:36.67
11 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 4:53.96 Personal Best
12 James Pemberton 72 Leith Harrie 5:02.59 Personal Best
13 Calan McDermott 05 Leith Harrie 5:41.66 Personal Best
15 David Liddell 89 Leith Harrie 5:59.52
Event 6B Women 12+ 1500 Metre Run Open
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 4:57.95 Personal Best
3 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 5:05.40 Personal Best
Event 8 Mixed 15+ 5000 Metre Run Open
1 Liam Turk M92 Leith Harrie 16:49.79 Personal Best
2 Nathan Shanks M89 Leith Harrie 17:09.88
3 Ben Pigou M88 Leith Harrie 17:48.10
4 James Pemberton M72 Leith Harrie 18:09.29 Personal Best
5 Bryan Staunton M91 Leith Harrie 18:24.42 Personal Best
7 Alice Cuthbert W98 Leith Harrie 19:02.79 Personal Best
8 Claudia Sole W97 Leith Harrie 19:48.99
9 David Liddell M89 Leith Harrie 21:46.44
Otago Senior Interclub Track & Field, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday 30 November 2024
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
For description of events and general entry information >> Otago Senior Interclub Track and Field
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/5
There was a fantastic turnout of Leith runners today. Running events from 60m to the 3000m Steeples. The weather was sunny and cool with a stiff breeze blowing down the back straight. One could be forgiven for thinking there were double the number of Leith athletes out at the track with a number of them tackling mulitiple events. David Liddell must have been the most tired after the 3000m Steeplechase having already done the 800m and flat 3000m races with young Calan McDermott not far behind and Fraser Bailey doing the 60m and 200m sprints, Nathan Shanks and Ben Pigou ran the 800m and 3000m flat. Florence Reynolds showed that she has not lost any of her ability on the track especially the 2000m Steeples. Well done to all those who took part. Check out Florence’s report further below:
Leith Results and Report
Leith Grade Results
Event 1 Men 20-34 60 Metre Sprint Open
3 Fraser Bailey 21 Leith Harrie 8.05 (wind 0.9)
Event 2 Men 18-19 100 Metre Sprint Open
3 Calan McDermott 19 Leith Harrie 13.08 (wind 2.2) Personal Best
Event 3 Men 18-19 200 Metre Sprint Open
3 Calan McDermott 19 Leith Harrie 28.22 (wind 2.4)
Event 3 Men 20-34 200 Metre Sprint Open
4 Fraser Bailey 21 Leith Harrie 26.92 (wind 2.4)
Event 5 Men 18-19 800 Metre Run Open
3 Calan McDermott 19 Leith Harrie 2:46.46 Personal Best
Event 5 Men 35-49 800 Metre Run Open
1 Nathan Shanks 35 Leith Harrie 2:19.02
2 Ben Pigou 36 Leith Harrie 2:25.12
3 David Liddell 35 Leith Harrie 2:53.71
Event 5B Women 20-34 800 Metre Run Open
1 Claudia Sole 27 Leith Harrie 2:37.82 Personal Best
Event 7 Women 20-34 3000 Metre Run Open
1 Stephanie Wilson 26 Leith Harrie 11:03.47 Personal Best
2 Claudia Sole 27 Leith Harrie 11:16.32 Personal Best
Event 7 Men 18-19 3000 Metre Run Open
2 Calan McDermott 19 Leith Harrie 13:10.04 Personal Best
Event 7 Men 35-49 3000 Metre Run Open
1 Nathan Shanks 35 Leith Harrie 10:03.68
2 Ben Pigou 36 Leith Harrie 10:05.15
4 David Liddell 35 Leith Harrie 12:17.64
Event 62 Men 20-34 3000 Metre Steeplechase 762mm Open
1 Liam Turk 32 Leith Harrie 10:50.58
Event 62 Men 35-49 3000 Metre Steeplechase 762mm Open
1 David Liddell 35 Leith Harrie 14:06.85
Event 72 Women 2000 Metre Steeplechase 762mm
1 Florence Reynolds 32 Leith Harrie 7:47.30 Otago Masters Record W30-34
Heat Results
Event 1 Mixed 12+ 60 Metre Sprint Open
Section 2 Wind: 0.9
5 Fraser Bailey M21 Leith Harrie 8.05
Event 2 Men 12+ 100 Metre Sprint Open
Section 2 Wind: 2.2
6 Calan McDermott 19 Leith Harrie 13.08 Personal Best
Event 3 Men 12+ 200 Metre Sprint Open
Section 2 Wind: 2.4
3 Fraser Bailey 21 Leith Harrie 26.92
4 Calan McDermott 19 Leith Harrie 28.22
Event 5 Men 12+ 800 Metre Run Open
Section 1
7 Nathan Shanks 35 Leith Harrie 2:19.02
8 Ben Pigou 36 Leith Harrie 2:25.12
Section 2
1 Calan McDermott 19 Leith Harrie 2:46.46 Personal Best
3 David Liddell 35 Leith Harrie 2:53.71
Event 5B Women 12+ 800 Metre Run Open
Section 1
2 Claudia Sole 27 Leith Harrie 2:37.82 Personal Best
Event 7 Mixed 12+ 3000 Metre Run Open
2 Nathan Shanks M35 Leith Harrie 10:03.68
3 Ben Pigou M36 Leith Harrie 10:05.15
6 Stephanie Wilson W26 Leith Harrie 11:03.47 Personal Best
7 Claudia Sole W27 Leith Harrie 11:16.32 Personal Best
10 David Liddell M35 Leith Harrie 12:17.64
12 Calan McDermott M19 Leith Harrie 13:10.04 Personal Best
Event 62 Men 17-59 3000 Metre Steeplechase 762mm Open
1 Liam Turk 32 Leith Harrie 10:50.58
2 David Liddell 35 Leith Harrie 14:06.85
Event 72 Women 35+ 2000 Metre Steeplechase 762mm Master 35-49
1 Florence Reynolds 32 Leith Harrie 7:47.30 Otago Masters Record W30-34
Florence Reynolds’s Steeplechase Report plus more…
It was perfect conditions on the track this morning! The warm sun and lack of wind made it extra perfect for getting a few splashes of water (or even more of an immersion) from the steeplechase water jump!
There are a few reasons I love steeplechase. Firstly, it feels like an adventure! But you still have the benefits of running on the track (speed, sunshine, people etc). You need to be really present in the race, to keep focus on the jumps and technique. There is a buzz when you run as spectators enjoy watching, many of them waiting around the water jump. Mostly though, I love steeples because it’s really fun and hard to take anything too seriously when you’re running around in circles, jumping obstacles and splashing through water!
There were 6 of us in the race, 2 superstars running 3km (Liam T and David L) plus myself and 3 younger guys running the 2km. It was everyone else’s first steeple event and we appreciated AO’s flexibility in letting us all run together using the shorter women’s steeple height of 0.762m.
I’m super impressed by Dave and Liam for trying out steeples for the first time. It can be daunting trying new things as an adult! The numerous memes of #steeplechasefail don’t help, as they make faceplanting seem inevitable, but in fact messing up a jump is very rare! Dave had also earlier run the 800m and 3000m, before doing the 3km steeplechase, which is just incredible!!
Pacing is extra important in steeples because the fatigue affects your legs more due to the jumps. I think I went out a bit fast on the first lap, chasing the teenage boys, and I did slow down later in the race – but still cleared the jumps ok.
Despite this, I did manage to run 7mins 47, which was almost 30 seconds faster than my Master Games event in Feb! Still far off my youthful-self PB, but I’m happy with the time.
Overall, I loved the race and am stoked to be back on the track this year, after a 10ish year absence. I can’t help but think how much fun I’ve missed out on over those years, and am excited to make sure I get amongst for the next 10 years! Thank you for making an encouraging and supportive community that has got me back to racing, track, and steeples!
Otago Interclub, Southland, Otago 1 Mile Champs Saturday 23 November 2024
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/5
Weather: Cold with the occasional shower at first and strong gusty South Westerly winds
Again Leith had a fanstastic representation of athletes taking part in the Otago One Mile Champs and the 5000m race
Leith Results and Report
Otago Mile Champs
The Leith Lasses had a fantastically successful day in tough windy and cold conditions at the Otago Mile Champs with Florence Reynolds winning the Otago Mile Champs Open Women’s Title in 5:28.18. She was followed narrowly across the line by Hill City-University’s Taryn McLean who ran it in 5:29.22 to claim the silver in the Open Women’s. Leith’s Alice Cuthbert was not far behind in third place (2nd Senior Woman) in 5:30.37 to claim the bronze in the Women’s Open Grade. Fourth was Leith’s Claudia Sole (3rd Senior Woman) in 5:39.95
Leith’s Stephen Johnson also had success in the Mile, achieving the silver in the Open Men’s Grade (2nd Senior Man) in 4:38.56
5000m
Unfortunately, the small 5000m field was split into a Men’s and Women’s race due to its Permit status. Added to that was that two of fastest female runners planned to run only 3000m. This left the remaining females to run isolated due to the tiny field. The weather was also squally with gustly south west winds making for tough running on your own.
Nevertheless,Taryn McLean (Hill City-Un) and Leith’s Claudia Sole stuck to their task to record excellent times with Taryn recording 18:19.24 and Claudia recording 19:53.79
The Men’s race was run first with Leith’s Nathan Shanks finishing fourth in an excellent 17:12.12. See the full results below.
Leith Grade Results
Event 8 Men 20-44 5000 Metre Run Open
4 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 17:12.12
6 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 18:15.32 Personal Best
7 David Liddell 89 Leith Harrie 21:03.50
Event 8A Women 20-44 5000 Metre Run Open
2 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 19:53.79
Event 76 Women 20-34 1 Mile Run Otago Champs Open
1 Florence Reynolds 92 Leith Harrie 5:28.18 Personal Best
2 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 5:30.37 Personal Best
3 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 5:39.95 Personal Best
Event 76A Men 20-34 1 Mile Run Otago Champs Open
2 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 4:38.56 Personal Best
Leith Heat Results
Event 8 Men 15+ 5000 Metre Run Open
5 Nathan Shanks 89 Leith Harrie 17:12.12
7 Bryan Staunton 91 Leith Harrie 18:15.32 Personal Best
10 David Liddell 89 Leith Harrie 21:03.50
Event 8A Women 15+ 5000 Metre Run Open
2 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 19:53.79
Event 76 Women 12+ 1 Mile Run Otago Champs Open
4 Florence Reynolds 92 Leith Harrie 5:28.18 Personal Best
6 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 5:30.37 Personal Best
7 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 5:39.95 Personal Best
Event 76A Men 12+ 1 Mile Run Otago Champs Open
4 Stephen Johnson 96 Leith Harrie 4:38.56 Personal Best
Dame Yvette Williams Memorial Meeting Sat 16, Sun 17 November 2024
Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/5
This meeting is held in conjuction with the South Island Combined Events and includes the Ness Cup Mile Handicap race
Leith Results & Report
Leith athletes did very well in the Ness Cup Mile Handicap on Saturday and there were a couple of PBs in the 3000m on the Sunday
Leith Grade Results
Event 7 Women 20-34 3000 Metre Run Open
1 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 11:02.86 (Personal Best)
Event 7 Men 20-34 3000 Metre Run Open
1 Grayson Westgate 03 Leith Harrie 8:58.84 (Race Winner)
Event 7 Men 35-49 3000 Metre Run Open
1 David Liddell 89 Unattached 12:20.76 (Personal Best)
Ness Cup Mile Handicap Grade Results – finishing times
See the full heat and open results of Ness Cup Mile further below in the Ness Cup Report
Event 76 Women 20-34 1 Mile Run Ness Cup Open
1 Claudia Cooke 98 Leith Harrie 6:42.15
2 Alice Cuthbert 98 Leith Harrie 6:48.29
3 Claudia Sole 97 Leith Harrie 6:58.84
Event 76 Men 35-49 1 Mile Run Ness Cup Open
2 Ben Pigou 88 Leith Harrie 6:57.88
4 David Liddell 89 Unattached 7:07.90
Event 76 Men 20-34 1 Mile Run Ness Cup Open
1 Jared Brenssell 99 Unattached 6:35.48
2 Johnny Leigh 97 Unattached 6:43.36
Event 76 Men 50+ 1 Mile Run Ness Cup Open
3 Andrew Lonie 73 Leith Harrie 7:19.57
Ness Cup Handicap Mile, 2.30pm Saturday 16 November 2024
Caledonian Ground, Dunedin
ODT Online report By Kayla Hodge Mon 18 Nov 2024 >> Dobier claims Ness Mile handicap as first Otago runner home
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/5
Congratulations to the young Taieri runner Caleb Dobier who was the first Otago athlete to cross the line on handicap so winning the historic Ness Cup mile handicap race at the Caledonian Ground at the weekend. Well done to the first athlete Dan O’Brien (6min 29.71sec) and the second athlete Jared Brenssell (6min 35.48sec) who both crossed before Dobier, but were not registered to an Otago club, making them ineligible to win the title.
Dobier ran strongly to finish in 6min 38.78sec so claiming the title against a large field of 24 runners. Congratulations also to Leith athlete Claudia Cooke who was the first woman across the line on handicap in 6min 42.15sec. Fastest runner in the field was Hill City-University’s Jake Owen who ran it in 4:30.19. Fastest female runner was Leith’s Alice Cuthbert who ran it in 5:33.29. See the full results below:
Leith Results
Leith runner Claudia Cooke was the first woman home in 6min 42.15sec. Ben Pigou was the fastest Leith athlete running a smart time of 5:07.88 despite all the normal congestion over the last one and a half laps of a large 24 field a handicapped mile
Ness Cup Mile Handicap Open Heat Results
Event 76 Mixed 12+ 1 Mile Run Ness Cup Open
Finishing Times on handicap
1 Dan Obrien M07 Unattached 6:29.71
2 Jared Brenssell M99 Unattached 6:35.48
3 Caleb Dobier M11 Athletics Ta 6:38.78
4 Claudia Cooke W98 Leith Harrie 6:42.15
5 Johnny Leigh M97 Unattached 6:43.36
6 Alice Cuthbert W98 Leith Harrie 6:48.29
7 Jake Owen M05 Hill City-Un 6:50.19
8 Ollie O’Sullivan M87 Hill City-Un 6:51.37
9 Josh Siloy M07 Athletics Ta 6:53.42
10 Dan Kelleher M08 Caversham Ha 6:55.57
11 Barry Purton M60 Hill City-Un 6:57.03
12 Zac Whitley M07 Athletics Ta 6:57.86
13 Ben Pigou M88 Leith Harrie 6:57.88
14 Claudia Sole W97 Leith Harrie 6:58.84
15 Mark Geddes M76 Hill City-Un 6:59.60
16 Henry Hodgson M09 Caversham Ha 7:00.56
17 Mark Lokman M66 Hill City-Un 7:01.30
18 Eve Kelleher W10 Caversham Ha 7:02.84
19 Julia Hodgson W11 Hill City-Un 7:03.32
20 Taryn McLean W81 Hill City-Un 7:03.60
21 David Liddell M89 Unattached 7:07.90
22 Evelyn Armstrong W70 Caversham Ha 7:14.86
23 Andrew Lonie M73 Leith Harrie 7:19.57
24 Menzie Saker W11 Caversham Ha 7:21.03
Event 78 Mixed 12+ 1 Mile Run Handicap Act Open
Actual time results
1 Jake Owen M05 Hill City-Un 4:30.19
2 Ollie O’Sullivan M87 Hill City-Un 4:46.37
3 Josh Siloy M07 Athletics Ta 4:58.42
4 Dan Kelleher M08 Caversham Ha 5:00.57
5 Zac Whitley M07 Athletics Ta 5:02.86
6 Ben Pigou M88 Leith Harrie 5:07.88
7 Henry Hodgson M09 Caversham Ha 5:15.56
8 Dan Obrien M07 Unattached 5:19.71
9 Jared Brenssell M99 Unattached 5:25.48
10 Caleb Dobier M11 Athletics Ta 5:28.78
12 Johnny Leigh M97 Unattached 5:33.36
11 Alice Cuthbert W98 Leith Harrie 5:33.29
13 Taryn McLean W81 Hill City-Un 5:33.60
14 Claudia Sole W97 Leith Harrie 5:43.84
15 Eve Kelleher W10 Caversham Ha 5:47.84
16 Andrew Lonie M73 Leith Harrie 5:49.57
17 Mark Geddes M76 Hill City-Un 5:49.60
18 Mark Lokman M66 Hill City-Un 5:51.30
19 Claudia Cooke W98 Leith Harrie 5:52.15
20 Menzie Saker W11 Caversham Ha 6:16.03
21 David Liddell M89 Unattached 6:17.90
22 Julia Hodgson W11 Hill City-Un 6:18.32
23 Barry Purton M60 Hill City-Un 6:22.03
24 Evelyn Armstrong W70 Caversham Ha 7:14.86
Otago/Southland Senior Interclub, 1-4pm Saturday 9 November 2024
Surrey Park, Invercargill
Results >> Track Field Results 2024/5
Leith had two athletes from Invercargill, Graig Iversen and Kimberley Iversen, competing in Invercargill on the weekend. They both finished first in their grades. See results below:
Leith Results
Grade Results
Event 3 Men 36+ 1500 Meter Run
1 Iversen, Craig 36 Leith 4:45.50
Event 2 Women 18-19 1500 Meter Run
1 Iversen, Kimberley 19 Leith 5:22.63
Otago Interclub Track and Field Meeting / 5000m Otago Champs, 1-4pm Saturday 2 November 2024
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/25
In trying and cold conditions, with intermittent rain and strong gusts of South Westerly winds throughout the race, Leith’s Grayson Westgate had a great run, finishing second overall to Wellington’s Liam Chesney, but securing the 2024/25 Season’s Otago 5000m Open Men’s Title with a time of 15:43.36. Leith’s Sam Bradbury-Leather was also on the podium with his 18:58.48 winning him the Men’s Open Silver Medal.
Leith’s Claudia Sole finished second overall winning the silver medal in the Open Women’s Champs in 18:57.51 whilst clubmate Stephanie Wilson won the bronze in 19:22.27. Hill City-University’s Masters Women’s runner ran in the Open Grade thus winning the Open Grade title in 18:30.40. See the Leith results below further below.
Fraser Bailey in the blocks for the 400m. He ran the 100m, 200m and 400m. See his results further below
Leith Athletes in the 5000m Champs
Photos by Tim Dawbin (Hill City-University Harriers) – 5000m Champs
Leith Results and Report
Leith Grade Results
Event 2 Men 20-34 100 Metre Sprint Open
5 Fraser Bailey 21 Leith Harrie 12.86 (wind 3.2)
Event 3 Men 20-34 200 Metre Sprint Open
4 Fraser Bailey 21 Leith Harrie 27.20 (wind 2.5)
Event 4 Men 20-34 400 Metre Sprint Open
1 Fraser Bailey 21 Leith Harrie 60.49
Event 6 Men 20-34 1500 Metre Run Open
2 Bryan Staunton 33 Leith Harrie 5:10.60
Event 8 Women 20-44 5000 Metre Run Otago Champs Open
2 Claudia Sole 27 Leith Harrie 18:57.51 (2nd Otago Champs Open Women)
3 Stephanie Wilson 26 Leith Harrie 19:22.27 (3rd Otago Champs Open Women)
4 Olivia Sutherland 20 Leith Harrie 20:20.61
Event 8 Men 20-44 5000 Metre Run Otago Champs Open
2 Grayson Westgate 21 Leith Harrie 15:43.36 (1st Otago Champs Open Men)
3 Sam Bradbury-Leather 28 Leith Harrie 18:58.48 (2nd Otago Champs Open Men)
Heat Results
Event 2 Men 12+ 100 Metre Sprint Open
Section 3 Wind: 3.2
5 Fraser Bailey 21 Leith Harrie 12.86
Event 3 Men 12+ 200 Metre Sprint Open
Section 2 Wind: 2.5
2 Fraser Bailey 21 Leith Harrie 27.20
Event 4 Mixed 12+ 400 Metre Sprint Open
Section 1
5 Fraser Bailey M21 Leith Harrie 60.49
Event 6 Men 12+ 1500 Metre Run Open
6 Bryan Staunton 33 Leith Harrie 5:10.60
Event 8 Mixed 15+ 5000 Metre Run Otago Champs Open
2 Grayson Westgate M21 Leith Harrie 15:43.36
6 Claudia Sole W27 Leith Harrie 18:57.51
7 Sam Bradbury-Leather M28 Leith Harrie 18:58.48
8 Stephanie Wilson W26 Leith Harrie 19:22.27
9 Olivia Sutherland W20 Leith Harrie 20:20.61
Otago Twilight Modified Track & Field, 5.30pm Thursday 24 October 2024
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/25
There were ideal warm conditions for the afternoon’s events at the Caledonian with not much wind. Leith’s Jame Pemberton achieved a possible Personal Best in the 1500m. He has not run since his school days and does not remember what times he did in the 1500m back then. So we will give him a Personal Best. He ran the distance in 4 minutes 57.45 seconds winning the Master Men’s 50+ grade.
Leith Results
Grade Results:
Event 6 M50+ 1500 Metre Run Open
1 James Pemberton M52 Leith Harrie 4:57.45
Heat Results:
Event 6 M12+ 1500 Metre Run Open
7 James Pemberton M52 Leith Harrie 4:57.45 (Personal Best)
Otago Senior Interclub, 1pm to 4pm, Sat 19 October 2024
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
Included Masters Weight Pentathlon. Day’s Programme Track 2, Field 2
Leith Results and Report
Grade Results
Event 2 M20-34 100 Metre Sprint Open
6 Fraser Bailey M21 Leith Harrie 13.02 (wind 3.3)
Event 3 M20-34 200 Metre Sprint Open
4 Fraser Bailey M21 Leith Harrie 28.00 (wind 3.2)
Event 5 M20-34 800 Metre Run Open
2 Fraser Bailey M21 Leith Harrie 2:27.49
Event 7 M50+ 3000 Metre Run Open
1 James Pemberton M52 Leith Harrie 10:34.54 (Personal Best)
Heat Results
Event 2 M12+ 100 Metre Sprint Open
Section 3 Wind: 3.3
4 Fraser Bailey M21 Leith Harrie 13.02
Event 3 M12+ 200 Metre Sprint Open
Section 3 Wind: 3.2
2 Fraser Bailey M21 Leith Harrie 28.00
Event 5 M12+ 800 Metre Run Open
Section 1
6 Fraser Bailey M21 Leith Harrie 2:27.49
Event 7 M12+ 3000 Metre Run Open
4 James Pemberton M52 Leith Harrie 10:34.54 (Personal Best)
Otago Senior Interclub – Opening Day, Saturday 12 October 2024
Caledonian Ground, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/25
Leith Results and Report
Perfect conditions, sunny and cool with little wind made for some great times, Great to see Danny making a return to the tracks focusing on the 1500m. Not far from getting back to his best form with a well crafted almost sub 5 minute time. Although fatigued from this effort he found the energy to help Leith’s Stephanie Wilson to a personal best sub 19 minute 5000m.
Leith Grade Results:
Event 6 Men 50+ 1500 Metre Run Open
1 Danny Baillie (Year 69) Leith Harrie 5:01.56
Event 6B Women 20-34 1500 Metre Run Open
1 Claudia Sole (Year 97) Leith Harrie 5:20.33
Event 8 Women 20-34 5000 Metre Run Open
1 Stephanie Wilson (Year 98) Leith Harrie 18:55.06
Event 8 Men 50+ 5000 Metre Run Open
1 Danny Baillie (Year 69) Leith Harrie 18:55.31
Leith Heat Results:
Event 6B Women 12+ 1500 Metre Run Open
4 Claudia Sole (Year 97) Leith Harrie 5:20.33
Event 6 Men 12+ 1500 Metre Run Open
7 Danny Baillie (Year 69) Leith Harrie 5:01.56
Event 8 Mixed 15+ 5000 Metre Run Open
1 Stephanie Wilson (Year W98) Leith Harrie 18:55.06
2 Danny Baillie (Year M69) Leith Harrie 18:55.31
Athletics Southland Meeting, Opening Day – Saturday, 5 October 2024
Surrey Park, Invercargill
Two Leith results recorded at the opening track and field meeting held in Invercargill on Saturday. Well done to these athletes
3000m Kimberley Iversen 10:44.92
800m Craig Iversen (49) 2:24.44
3000m Craig Iversen (49) 9:37.37
Spring Challenge 3,000 m, 6-7.15pm Thursday 19 September 2024
Caledonian Track, Dunedin
Full Results >> Track and Field Results 2024/25
Chesney, Mackley dominate >>ODT Online report Saturday, 21 September 2024
What a way to kick off the Track Season. The Otago Spring 3000m Challenge race is a collaborated event between Athletics Otago and the University of Otago. This was an Open Event for any Community, University, or Club athlete aged 15+. For further details of this iconic event, with entry details, prize details and more.
Race Report
In near perfect but breezy conditions at the Caledonian Track the field of 35 was seeded into two races. Those who planned to run under 10 minutes were in the second wave, the rest in the first wave.
In the first wave, Siena Mackley led from start to finish in a brilliant display of front running to win the race outright. She also won the women’s grade finishing in 10:01 from second woman Millie McFadzien 10:22.9 and third woman Erin McKevitt 11:02.6.
In the second wave, Liam Chesney running for University, took the title in 8:47.8 from Jake Owen 8:52.4 and James Weber 8:54.3.
Leith Specific Report
In the A race which was held second, Leith’s Grayson Westgate finished 5th overall in 8:59.3. Sandor Toth was next Leith man across the line in a personal best of 9:26.5. A time he will be well pleased with. The Leith women did well too in the first race, with Alice Cuthbert finishing 4th in 11:08.6. Leith’s Claudia Sole finished 5th in 11:19.4. Claudia also won the prize for being the second University runner to cross the run in the Women’s section.
The First Wave
The Second Wave
Also….
Leith Harriers was offering a Leith only bonus challenge within the event!
Leith President, Chris Sole, was offering a significant prize for any Leith runner who beat his historical PB of 8min 16.1. For women, the equivalent time to beat would be 9min 43.82.
8:16.1 =IAAF 964 Points (Men)
9:43.82 =IAAF 964 Points (Women)
Unfortunately, no one got near his time with Grayson Westgate the closest with his 8:58.2 . Perhaps he will achieve it next year?
