Author: Sue F

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 »

After the success of the recent Goodwood cross country relays, 4 teams from Eastbourne Rovers travelled to Wormwood Scrubs to compete in the South of England Cross Country Relay Championships. For many, it was the first time they had competed in such a high bar event and the young athletes rose to the occasion. The… Read more »

Eastbourne Rovers dominated at the first fixture of the Sussex Cross Country League at Goodwood on Saturday 14th October. Joshua Webster – storming run to finish 2nd – U13 boys race Joshua Webster showed his incredible turn of pace to finish 2ndin the under 13 boys’ race. Byron Roberts finished close behind in a strong 4th and Archie Franklin… Read more »