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Mary Rand awarded Freedom of Wells

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 29 January 2012; Last Updated: 31 July 2012; Hits: 4097

At a meeting of the Wells City Council last week, the Club's Honorary President Mary Rand was awarded Freedom of the City in a move to coincide with this Olympic Year. We congratulate the Councillors on their recognition of Mary as an inspiration to all, and we thank Tony Williams for his efforts in encouraging the Councillors to take this step. See BBC article here

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-16752242

Mary set a World record and won the Olympic Gold medal for the Long Jump at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. She also won silver and bronze medals at the same Games. See About Wells City Harriers tab for the history of the Club for more information.

Marriott breaks Gloucester 50km record

Details: Written by: Webmaster; Created: 24 January 2012; Last Updated: 31 July 2012; Hits: 4623

Adrian Marriott wins Gloucester 50km race in a course record of 3hours and 47 seconds, and 7th fastest all time by a British man.

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Somerset Race Series 2012

Details: Written by: Paul Chadwick; Created: 22 January 2012; Last Updated: 31 July 2012; Hits: 6138

The 17th year of the Somerset Race Series will see 17 races included. Proceedings get underway on Sunday January 29th at the Hestercombe Humdinger and then follow on with the Harrier sponsored races at Babcary and Butleigh.

Great running at Somerset Schools Champs (updated)

Details: Written by: by our cross country correspondent; Created: 22 January 2012; Last Updated: 31 July 2012; Hits: 4528

There was some impressive running at the Somerset Schools XC Championships held at Millfield on Saturday Jan 21st. When the going gets tough... the tough get going. Well done to all competitors.Full results here

http://www.somersetschoolsathletics.org.uk/page72.html

Bath Half Marathon

Details: Written by: Andrew Deamer; Created: 18 January 2012; Last Updated: 31 July 2012; Hits: 3950

Are you fit? Are you up for a New Year challenge?

SWALLOW, a small registered UK charity (based in Midsomer Norton, Somerset), supports people with learning disabilities and has guaranteed places in the Bath Half Marathon taking place on the 11^th March 2012. They are looking for between 2 and 4 runners to fill one of these places? Please contact Sarah Ryrie on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 01761 414034 for more information.