Arguably the best session of athletics so far, Tuesday evening held several finals with a few medal contenders.
To kick start the evening, Ben Wilén ran in the men's 3,000m steeplechase. Unfortunately for Ben, a recurring injury meant he had to pull out of the race mid-way through to see Jersey's Dan Robinson push through for silver. Ben is running in the men's 5,000m on Wednesday evening... More info to follow shortly.
In the women's 400m we had 2 Guernsey girls, Emma Le Conte and Nat Whitty, as well as adopted Guernsey girl, Emma Leaske, running for Shetland. They were up against stiff opposition from Jersey's Hazel Le Cornu and Gemma Dawkins, although they faired well in what proved to be an intense race (to watch as well as compete in...). Emma Leake crossed the line in silver, just behind Jersey's Hazel Le Cornu with Emma Le Conte and Nat Whitty following in 4th and 6th.
Medal hope Sarah Mercier and Katie 'Roaster' Rowe stepped up next in the women's 1,500m final. After a tense, tactical race, Sarah came through to take silver, only 3 tenths behind first place, with Roaster taking 7th after a well run race.
Finally, Mike Batiste ran in the men's 800m final. Up against tough opponents, Mike put in a valiant performance to place 6th, with Jersey's Elliott Dorey winning the silver medal.
Until next time... Josh
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