Sheffield Open Cross Country Championships: Hallamshire newcomer Radford makes his mark with dominant win as Berry retains women's title

Hallamshire newcomer Phillip Radford made a great start with his new club as he won the Sheffield Open Cross Country Championship at Graves Park.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Jan 2019, 17:31 BST
Updated 20th Jan 2019, 17:34 BST
Sheffield Open Cross Country Championships winner Phillip Radford of Hallamshire Harriers. Picture Dean AtkinsSheffield Open Cross Country Championships winner Phillip Radford of Hallamshire Harriers. Picture Dean Atkins
Sheffield Open Cross Country Championships winner Phillip Radford of Hallamshire Harriers. Picture Dean Atkins

Radford - formerly with Bristol and West, and a Bristol University student '“ quickly stamped his authority on the 10k race, going comfortably clear of team mate Andy Thake to claim the Harry Whitehurst Trophy in 35:41.

Hallamshire stalwart Thake had done little serious running for some time prior to Saturday's race so his time of 37:00 in freezing conditions was more than creditable.

Women's race winner Helen BerryWomen's race winner Helen Berry
Women's race winner Helen Berry
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Holmfirth's Helen Berry successfully defended the women's title, finishing in 6,500m distance in 25:19, well clear of Fran Cummings (Steel City) and Rachel Rose (Sheffield RC).

RESULTS

Men: 1 P Radford (Hallamshire) 35:41; 2 A Thake (Hallamshire) 37:00; 3 M Salah (Sheffield RC) 37:18; 4 J Sweetnam-Powell (Sheffield RC) 37:48; 5 J Mellor (Sheffield University) 38:21; 6 G Clarkson (Kingston upon Hull) 40:30

Women: 1 H Berry (Holmfirth) 25:19; 2 F Cummins (Sheffield RC) 27:54; 3 R Rose (Steel City) 28:07; 4 C Leaver-Hewitt (Holmfirth) 28:14; 5 J Jagger (Hallamshire) 28:32; 6 S Cordingley (Bingley) 29:39

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