National 12 & 6 Stage Relays - ECH compete on the big stage

Sutton Park in Birmingham hosted the 2024 National men’s 12 and women’s 6 stage relays on 6th April. An Iconic event where the best teams and athletes in the country compete for team awards and fastest leg times.

East Cheshire’s men qualified for the event by finishing 14th in the Northern 12 stage two weeks ago and were able to field a strong team. The women didn’t need to qualify but thanks to Hayley Simpson for putting a team together.

The men’s team finished a very creditable 41st place with the women’s team coming home in 30th place.

Long legs were 5.38 mile and short legs were 3.16 mile. Windy, warm conditions made it tough and the undulating course took it out of the legs. None the less some outstanding performances, well done to the below:

Men:

1. Michael Holness - 29.00 (Long leg)
2. Joe Hudak - 16.32
3. Gavin Browne - 29.07 (Long leg)
4. Michael Obi -18.05
5. Gareth Raven - 29.34 (Long leg)
6. Callum Fricker - 17.58
7. Callum Parkinson - 32.48 (Long leg)
8. Jacob Taylor - 18.49
9. Matthew Smith - 31.16 (Long Leg)
10. Jonathan Aust - 19.39
11. Robin Horner - 31.45 (Long Leg)
12. Howard Oldham - 18.10

Women:

1. Katie Kay - 35.43 (Long leg)
2. Emilia Platt - 18.19
3. Michelle Vaughan - 23.09
4. Hayley Simpson - 37.47 (Long Leg)
5. Angela Oldham - 24.26
6. Megan Lewis - 23.01

Thanks to all who took part and team managers/coaches for their support on the day. A great day out!

>Full Results<

Main photo - Our brilliant women’s team

photo below - Gavin Browne on the 3rd leg being chased down by Ex-Olympian Tom Lancashire of Bolton Harriers