Patrick Christys

Eleven-year-old Fraser Sproul of Kendal Amateur Athletics Club dominated the Mid Lancs Cross Country race at Thorncliffe in Barrow, winning in six minutes 10 seconds. Event secretary Dawn Lock described him as exceptionally talented. Mark Roberts also made a notable return to racing after 17 years, finishing 17th overall in the senior men's race, while Chris Farrell of Horwich Harriers won in 32 minutes.

Kendal Athletics Club achieved strong results across multiple age groups at the first Mid-Lancashire Cross Country League meeting in Hyndburn. Fraser Sproul won the under-11 boys’ race, helping the boys’ team take first overall, while other Kendal athletes secured notable individual finishes. The adult women’s team, led by Rebecca Robinson’s dominant return to competition, finished third overall. Club spokesperson Dianne Priestley said the muddy, technically difficult course provided encouraging preparation for national events early the following year.