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Okell and Griffiths win Half Marathon Champs

by isleofman.com 6th November 2006
Tony Okell and Gail Griffiths are the Isle of Man Half Marathon Champions after victories in the Syd Quirk on Sunday.

Okell won his fifth title in seven years on Sunday.

The fell running specialist completed the distance in 1:14:51, 15 seconds faster than second placed Simon Skillicorn who recorded his best time on the course.

Kevin Loundes pushed the duo for most of the way, but dropped off in the final mile to finish third. Darren Gray was fourth and Mike Garrett fifth.

Gail Griffiths was the fastest lady finisher, 20th overall in a time of 1:33:10. Micky Swindale was second, Dawn Yates third, Wendy Ross fourth and Delia Skillicorn fifth.

The consistent Michael George won the walk in 1:57:53, over a minute ahead of Robbie Lambie. Marie Jackson produced a good performance to finish third as the first lady home.

Jock Waddington was fourth and Doug Allan fifth.

Lisa Motley was the second lady finisher, joint ninth overall, and Jane Mooney was third, 14th overall.


Pictures: Tony Okell, Gail Griffiths and Michael George (courtesy of Paul Jackson on manxathletics.com)



Posted by isleofman.com
Monday 6th, November 2006 10:11pm.

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