Glyn Hollingworth Sets New Personal Best, Secures 12th Place in British Rankings

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Glyn Hollingworth, a member of Coventry Godiva Harriers, has made a significant impact in the Javelin throw event, setting a new personal best of 65.84 meters at the interregional match at Alexander Stadium. This achievement not only earned him victory but also propelled him to 12th place in the British rankings. Hollingworth is hopeful that this performance will secure his spot at the invitation-only AAA Championships, which will take place as part of the Norwich Union European Trials in Manchester on July 15-16.

Key Takeaways:

  • Glyn Hollingworth threw a new personal best of 65.84 meters, securing victory in the javelin throw event.
  • His achievement moves him into 12th place in the British rankings for this year.
  • Hollingworth is aiming to secure a spot at the AAA Championships, which will be part of the Norwich Union European Trials in Manchester on July 15-16.
  • Coventry Godiva Harrier Tina Brown won the women's 3,000 meters in 9-20.22, while Nicola Robinson set a new season's best in the 100 meters hurdles (13.89 seconds).
  • Nuneaton's Andy Penn finished second in the 3,000 meters walk in 12-49.54 and will compete at the AAA Championships.
  • 17-year-old Nuneaton Harrier Lee Carey shaved two seconds off his 1,500 meters best, finishing sixth in 3-51.27.
  • Leamington C&AC's Charlie Eastaugh, 15 next month, broke two minutes for the first time in the 800 meters, beating his previous best by six-tenths of a second.
  • Stratford's Neil Hawkins won his heat in 1-53.10 for the 800 meters.
  • Godiva pair Gemma Marrs and Sarah Hayward clocked 2-14.78 and 2-16.90 in their heats of the women's 800 meters.
  • NORTHBROOK AC's Allesley Festival Fun Run will take place on Sunday, July 9, starting in Staircase Lane and finishing on The Green in Birmingham Road.

Statistics:

  • Glyn Hollingworth's new personal best: 65.84 meters.
  • Time taken by Tina Brown to win the women's 3,000 meters: 9-20.22.
  • Season's best set by Nicola Robinson in the 100 meters hurdles: 13.89 seconds.
  • Second-place finish by Andy Penn in the 3,000 meters walk: 12-49.54.
  • Time shaved off by Lee Carey from his 1,500 meters best: 2 seconds.
  • Leamington C&AC's Charlie Eastaugh's new 800 meters best: 1-53.10.
  • Time taken by Gemma Marrs and Sarah Hayward in their heats of the women's 800 meters: 2-14.78 and 2-16.90.

Sources:

  • [Javelin thrower Glyn Hollingworth nudged the organisers of next month's AAA Championships with a second personal best in the space of a week.](The Birmingham Post)
  • [The Coventry Godiva Harrier followed up his Midland Counties title-winning throw of 64.21 metres with 65.84 for victory in Saturday's interregional match at Alexander Stadium.](The Birmingham Post)
  • [Godiva's Tina Brown was another Midlands winner in Birmingham, finishing well clear in the women's 3,000 metres in 9-20.22.](The Birmingham Post)
  • [The 17-year-old Nuneaton Harrier finished sixth in 3-51.27 at the British Milers Club meeting in Solihull.](The Birmingham Post)
  • [Leamington C&AC's Charlie Eastaugh, who turns 15 next month, broke two minutes for the first time for 800 metres.](The Birmingham Post)
  • [Stratford's Neil Hawkins won his heat in 1-53.10, while Godiva pair Gemma Marrs and Sarah Hayward clocked, respectively, 2-14.78 and 2-16.90 in their heats of the women's 800.](The Birmingham Post)
  • [NORTHBROOK AC's Allesley Festival Fun Run takes place on Sunday, July 9 (juniors 10.30am, main run 11am), starting in Staircase Lane and finishing on The Green in Birmingham Road.](The Birmingham Post)