UL XC Champs and Bannister Cup Results

November 16, 2016 William Jones News, XC

Duncan Tomlin and Charlie Haywood battle each other - and the combined forces of St Mary's - as they race for the UL XC champs title.

Two hundred runners turned up on Wednesday afternoon to tackle the gauntlet of the Wimbledon Common XC course, many of whom were also competing in the UL and  UH champs that takes part alongside this LCL race. Following a hasty post-race retreat before the rain arrived a well attended prize giving ceremony was held in the Rose and Crown – much to the delight of all who attended. For those of you who couldn’t make it, here are the top results from the afternoon competitions:

 

UL Champs, Mens Individual

  • 1st: Duncan Tomlin (UL)
  • 2nd: Charlie Haywood (UCL)
  • 3rd: Amrik Gill (LSE)

UL Champs, Womens Individual

  • 1st: Emma Dixon (RVC)
  • 2nd: Hannah Viner (KCL)
  • 3rd: Emma Butcher (UCL)

UL Champs, Mens Team

  • 1st: UCL
  • 2nd: LSE
  • 3rd: Imperial

UL Champs, Womens Team

  • 1st: UCL
  • 2nd: RVC
  • 3rd: KCL

Bannister Cup Winners (UH)

  • Barts

 

Full results for both champs and the 3rd round of the London Colleges League will be available in the coming days.

 

Rob Walker gets a flying start on his way to leading home to Bannister cup winning Barts team
Rob Walker gets a flying start on his way to leading home the Bannister cup winning Barts team
Duncan Tomlin and Charlie Haywood battle each other - and the combined forces of St Mary's - as they race for the UL XC champs title.
Duncan Tomlin and Charlie Haywood battle each other – and the combined forces of St Mary’s – as they race for the UL XC champs title.
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