Christofis outclasses his rivals

Running

Just trying to keep winner Damien Christofis in sight was a test for his rivals in the 5.25km Ruamahanga Ramblers cross-country race on Saturday.

Greg Lang turned in his best run of the winter to take out the handicap section while in the 1.7km race Jack Britland just held out over Lucas Megaw.

Results, in order of actual time and handicap time:

1.75km: Jack Britland 9.22, 8.17; Lucas Megaw 9.28, 8.23; Hannah Lang 11.19, 8.40; Amelia Rowe-Penny 14.31, nh; Clifford Rowe-Penny 16.12, nh; Lucy Britland 22.16, 13.46; Alex Megaw 22.16, 18.16.

3.5km: Matthew Furkert 16.56, 15.26; Melanie Megaw 31.50, 19.50.

5.25km: Damien Christofis 20.42, 20.42; Barry Joslin 22.03, 20.53; Michael Duthie 23.02, 20.02; Paul Furkert 23.37, 19.37; Michael Rowe-Penny 24.12, 21.12; Greg Lang 24.57, 18.22; John Sage 25.26, 23.09; Craig Bird 25.42, 19.52; Steve Britland 26.28, 18.28; Wayne Hyman 31.32, 19.32; Chris Megaw 31.34, 19.34; Ray Wallis 31.56, 20.16; Tim Quayle 41.21, 22.21, Ali Lang 42.42, 21.42.