Athletics for everyone
26 Feb 2019
Perfect conditions produced best performances and brought out a crowd of enthusiastic supporters at Athletics Day. It was all about speed and distance, flying javelins and flying bodies, as College athletes ran, leapt and threw their way to glory. Healthy House rivalry prevailed, and a buzz of conversation, punctuated by cheers and applause, reflected the friendly community atmosphere, as boys and spectators alike became immersed in the events.
New records were set in the Junior 1500m and 3000m track events by Year 11 student Sam Idiens, on the field in the Junior hammer by Year 10 student Jack Smith, and by Corfe House in the U14 4x100m relay.
For MiC Athletics Graeme Christey and his team of willing helpers, Athletics Day is the culmination of several weeks of competition and one of the biggest days on the College calendar. Graeme was delighted to see more boys than ever choosing to get involved, as he believes there is an event for everyone in athletics and that physical activity is an essential aspect of wellbeing.
Athletics Day was held on Friday 22 February on Upper. For full results, click here.
Overall House Champion
1st – Harper
2nd – Somes
3rd – School
House Field Events Champion
1st – School
2nd – Somes
3rd – Harper
House Relay Champion
1st – Somes
2nd – Corfe
3rd – School
House Non-Championship Trophy
1st – Flower’s
2nd – Harper
3rd – Rolleston
U14 Individual Championship
1st – Lachlan McVicar
2nd – Joseph Nash
3rd – James Lange
Junior Individual Championship
1st – Sam Idiens
2nd – Hendrix Taylor
3rd – Benji Ward
Intermediate Individual Championship
1st – John Wells
2nd – Samuel Kirby
3rd – Kyle Houston
Senior Individual Championship
1st – Jordy Annand
2nd – William Prentice
3rd – Matias Biraben-Clough