Sunday 28 September 2014

Great Yorkshire Run - Gemma Steel makes it 4 on the trot

On a warm September Sunday in Sheffield, the ninth Great Yorkshire Run attracted a field of over 6,000 runners for the 10k course.

Gemma Steel (Charnwood) who had won the last three Women's races triumphed again in 33:19 ahead of Julie Briscoe (Wakefield Harriers) in 36:13 and Jo Maddick (Kingston upon Hull) in 36:25

In the Men's race there was a tight finish as Ross Millington (Stockport Harriers) won in 30:20 ahead of last year's winner Ryan McLeod (Tipton Harriers) in 30:22 with Matthew Hynes (Gateshead Harriers) in third in 30:26.

Novice Josh Bolt with regular Dean Andrews.

 Premier League and World Cup referee Howard Webb.
TV presenter and Sheffield-born Charlie Webster with Allen Leech (Tom Branson in Downton Abbey)
 Freestyle skiier Katie Summerhayes one of the race starters
 The men's 1-2-3
 Gemma Steel getting used to this
 Ross Millington (Stockport Harriers) crosses the line
 Gemma Steel (Charnwood) crosses the line
 Charlie Webster
Allen Leech

Sunday 21 September 2014

Subway 5k Family Run in the Sheffield sunshine

There were plenty of blue skies over Endcliffe Park this morning for the Subway 5k Family Run.

There was plenty of entertertainment to keep the crowds amused and a picnic area at the end for everyone to enjoy their lunch.

Starters were local stars Nick Matthew, Ellie Faulkner and Mukhtar Mohammed

Sunday 14 September 2014

Athletics at the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

A selection of images from the evening athletics session at the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday 28th July 2014.

 Ashley Bryant (England) on his way to clearing 1.99m in the Men's Decathlon where he went on to win silver behind Damien Warner of Canada.
 Libby Clegg (Scotland) and Mikail Huggins (guide) on a celebration lap having won the Women's Para-Sport 100m - T12 in a time of 12.20 seconds ahead of Maria elisa Muchavo (Mozambique) and Anelton Tinga (guide) and Lahja Ishitile (Namibia) and David Ndeilenga (guide).
 Margaret Adeoye (England) on her way to a season's best time of 52.48 in the 3rd semi-final of the Women's 400m
 The second semi-final of the Men's 100m, won by Adam Gemili (England) in 10.07 seconds, and followed by Jason Livermore (Jamaica) 10.11; Mark Jelks (Nigeria)10.13 and Ramon Gittens (Barbados) 10.15
O'Dayne Richards (Jamaica) lit up the stadium with his smile on his celebration lap having won the Men's shot put in a Games record distance of 21.61m

Nick Matthew retains his gold medal in the Men's Singles Squash at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Nick Matthew retains his gold medal in the Men's Singles Squash at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.




Having beaten Peter Barker in the semi-finals 11-3; 13-11; 11-6, he had a tougher final against James Willstrop which went to five sets 11-9; 8-11; 11-5; 6-11; 11-5

Men's Marathon, XX Commonwealth Games, Glasgow

Well, I've finally got round to processing some photos from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and these are some from the Men's Marathon, won by Michael Shelley of Australia:

Andrew Davies (Wales)
Ben Moreau (England)
Derek Hawkins (Scotland)
Francis Khanje (Malawi)

Martin Dent (Australia)
Michael Shelley (Australia) leading from the front
Ross Houston (Scotland)

Tsepo Ramonene (Lesotho)

The full results were:

1Michael Shelley Aus02:11:15
2Stephen Chemlany Ken02:11:58+0:43
3Abraham Kiplimo Uga02:12:23+1:08
4Munyo Solomon Mutai Uga02:12:26+1:11
5John Ekiru KelaiKen02:12:41+1:26
6Erick Ndiema Ken02:13:44+2:29
7Liam Adams Aus02:13:49+2:34
8Philip Kiplimo Uga02:14:09+2:54
9Derek Hawkins Sco02:14:15+3:00
10Steven Way Eng02:15:16+4:01
11Fabiano Joseph Naasi Tan02:15:21+4:06
12Tsepo Ramonene Les02:16:21+5:06
13Nicholas Torry Eng02:16:34+5:19
14Ben MoreauEng02:16:50+5:35
15Ramolefi Motsieloa Les02:17:12+5:57
16Ross Houston Sco02:18:42+7:27
17Andrew Davies Wal02:18:59+7:44
18Dieudonne Disi Rwa02:19:04+7:49
19Martin Dent Aus02:19:22+8:07
20Jean Vilbrim Mri02:25:39+14:24
21Jean Pierre Mvuyekure Rwa02:26:40+15:25
22Francis Khanje Maw02:31:19+20:04
23Mohammed KassimGha02:33:37+22:22
24Tongia Vakaafi Tga02:58:57+47:42
DNFJohn Leonard Karori Tan

DNFNamupala Reonard Nam

DNSYing Ren Mok Sin

Friday 12 September 2014

Sheffield Saints host USA Select

The City of Sheffield Saints basketball team faced a tough pre-season challenge on Thursday 11th September when a USA Select Team were their visitors.

The USA Select teams have been coming to Europe for many years, most of the players are out of the American college system, and some have been recruited by EB and BBL teams. 




 An exciting game finished 100-59 in favour of the visitors who were ahead throughout the game which was played in a high tempo end-to-end contest.

More details and game report at: http://www.sheffieldsaints.co.uk/

Thursday 4 September 2014

Boxer Kell Brook stabbed on island of Tenerife

Sheffield's newly crowned IBF Welterweight Champion of the world, Kell Brook, is in hospital in Tenerife after being stabbed in the leg while on holiday.


The boxer from Sheffield is in a stable condition according to his promoter Eddie Hearn.  A spokeswoman for Spain's Guardia Civil said the 28-year-old was stabbed in the left leg at Golf del Sur in San Miguel de Abona and "lost a lot of blood".

Fans will be wishing Kell a speedy recovery and hoping that  this doesn't affect plans for his next fight - currently scheduled for 6th December at the MotorPoint Arena, Sheffield.

See more photos at: http://www.peverilphoto.com/section665568_637462.html

The 2014 SUBWAY Helping Hearts Family 5k Series comes to Sheffield

There will be a Family 5k fun run in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield on Sunday 21st September as part of the SUBWAY Helping Hearts Family 5k Series.

Photograph copyright Subway
Children under 12 go free and it’s £5.99 for those 12 and over to take part.  You can also register on the day, for £7.99.

Entry details can be found at: http://heartresearch.org.uk/events/subwayfamily5k