Last Saturday John Lynch ran in the Hull City Marathon, and in finishing in 17th position he attained the highest placing ever by a Wallasey Athletic Club member in a marathon. His time for the 26 miles 385 yards course (the first 16 miles uphill) was 2 hrs. 54 mins. 29 secs - his second fastest.
John is to be specially commended for his performance, as he received no vocal support from the club in these marathons.
TIME TRIALS
Events for the 'time- trials' at Port Sunlight on May 14 are: 100 yards, 220 yards, 880 yards, 1 mile, 3,000 metres steeplechase, 120 yards hurdles, javelin, shot, pole vault; hop, step and jump. The first event is at 7.30 p.m.
The result of last Thursday's athletics match against Sefton will appear next. week.
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Source - Wallasey News - Saturday, 10/05/1958 by P.A.T.
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