Eastbourne Rovers Athletic Club
George Armstrong – Smith, Fin Lumber – Fry, Jonah Messer, Archie Franklin, Joshua Webster & Byron Roberts The South East road relays took place at the Rushmore Arena grounds in Aldershot on Saturday 21st September. For the 2 Eastbourne under 15 boys teams, the race comprised of 3 legs of 3km over a single lap… Read more »
Eastbourne Rovers under 15 team ended their season in impressive style retaining the 2nd place title. The final league fixture, as per tradition, was held at the Withdean stadium in Brighton. Brighton and Hove took the 1st position (464 points) but Eastbourne’s teamwork was evident as they finished 2nd (405 points ) well ahead of… Read more »
Byron Roberts – 2nd – Under 13 boys race Eastbourne Rovers had its largest field of athletes ever participating at the Saucony National Cross Country Championships held at Weston Park, Staffordshire on Saturday 14th September. Unlike tradition, the event was very early in the season as it was rescheduled from last year due to the… Read more »
Fin Lumber – Fry – Bronze – Under 15 – 1500m The National under 15/17 track & field championships took place at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium. Two weeks prior, the prestigious English Schools Track and Field Championships were also hosted at the iconic Commonwealth Stadium. The Nationals attracts talented young athletes from across England who have achieved the… Read more »
Grant Stirling notched a gold double in the triple jump & javelin The Eastbourne Rovers Masters team showcased their exceptional talent and competitive spirit at the British Masters Championships held in Derby, achieving remarkable success across various events. Brian Slaughter, a stalwart of the team, clinched the bronze medal in the 110m hurdles. This achievement… Read more »
Fin Lumber – Fry, Christopher Voice (Coach), Ilya Korchev, George Armstrong Smith, Freda Pearce and Daisy Connor. It was an exciting 3 days for 8 Eastbourne Rovers athletes who were selected to represent Sussex Schools at The English Schools Track & Field Championships from 11th – 13th July held at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.… Read more »
Bryan Brett set ambitious goals for the 2023-24 running season, aiming for an England vest over 10k and a podium finish at the British Masters Championships in the 1500m track event. His preparation included participation in the Sussex Grand Prix representing Eastbourne Rovers A/C. Bryan dominated the series, securing victory with an impressive 2999 points,… Read more »
Byron Roberts – 5th overall – Under 13 boys race Fin Lumber-Fry, Freda Pearce, Daisy Connor and Byron Roberts competed at the London Mini Marathon Championships for the South East Team in their respective age groups. The race gives the UK’s most promising young athletes the chance to compete against the best new talent in… Read more »
George Armstong – Smith, Jonah Messer, Daisy Connor, Freda Pearce, Eleanor Strevens, Fin Lumber – Fry, Fintan Pearce, Ben Brown & Byron Roberts – All selected to represent Sussex Schools in Pontefract. A group of Eastbourne Rovers’ best and most dedicated young cross-country runners stepped up a gear last weekend, representing Sussex in the English… Read more »
Freda Pearce – Gold – Under 15 girls race Top performances mixed with a lot of mud and 90’s tunes – what more could anyone want from the Sussex Cross Country Championships?! Around 500 competitors turned out for this year’s fixture, at the usual tough Bexhill course. With ice cold conditions and lots of mud,… Read more »