The fourth race of the Borders Cross Country Series took place in muddy and freezing conditions in Peebles on Sunday. Ninety-seven juniors took to the slippy and flooded course at Hay Lodge Park with Olivia Robbins (12-13) first female over the line and first in her age category in a time of 9m46s. Robbie Anderson…

The East District Cross Country Championships took place in Dundee on Saturday 7th December in what were challenging and muddy condition with over 600 athletes competing. There were podium places for Team East Lothian athletes: Olivia Robbins won a comfortable first place in the U13 Girls race in a time of 12m45s.  Innes Wright claimed…

The Scottish Athletics Indoor League took place on Sunday at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow with many East Lothian athletes travelling through to represent Team East Lothian. Results are still pending but team manager, Lesley Buchan, said performances from the youngers were strong and the team should be in a good position in the standings….

The Schools International Pentathlon took place at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on Saturday with TEL athlete Adam Hoole representing Scotland in the Over 16 boys category. Taking on the England, Wales and Ireland teams, Adam competed well securing individual first place in the 60m Hurdles and third place in the Long Jump.  This took…

The third race of the Borders Cross Country Series took place on the frost-covered beach at Spittal.  In freezing conditions, Bridget Harley (14-15) was first female over the line, 10th overall and first in her age category in a time of 11m09s. Angus Wright (14-15) took first East Lothian position and third overall in a time…

Congratulations goes to Maria Lyle for winning the FPSG Para Athlete of the Year at the FPSG Awards Dinner in Glasgow on Saturday night. Maria, who won a sprint double at the Para Wold Championships in Dubai, was presented the award by Guest of Honour Paula Radcliffe. Photo by Bobby Gavin

The East District XC League took place in Broxburn on Saturday with over 800 athletes taking to the course. There was an outstanding first place by Innes Wright in the U13 Boys race in 9m59s with Olivia Robbins taking a fantastic second place in the U13 Girls race in 10m58s. Angus Wright secured a well deserved…

There were great conditions and a fantastic turnout for the second leg of the Borders XC Series in Galashiels. In the Junior Race, the top East Lothian position when to Angus Wright (14-15) coming third overall in a time of 10m27s.   Second East Lothian position went to Innes Wright (12-13) in a time of 10m57,…

Team East Lothian coaches Megan Wright and Rhona Anderson donned their Scotland vests and travelled to Liverpool at the weekend to represent Scotland in the British and Irish Masters Cross Country International. Both athletes gave outstanding performances with Rhona Anderson taking overall 9th place in the W55 race in 24m59s and Megan Wright taking 10th in the…

The Lindsays scottishahtletics National Short Course Cross Country Championships took place in Kirkcaldy on a surface nicely softened by the recent heavy rain. With almost 1000 competitors over six exciting races, there was success for TEL athletes. Securing a Silver Medal was Cera Gemmell in the U20 Womens Race in 14m12s. Corey Campbell took a…