Leigh Harriers & Athletic Club

Turner St, WN7 4GX

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Latest news from Leigh Harriers & Athletic Club

Lostock 6 – CLGP

24th February 2025 by Leigh Harriers & Athletic Club
Whilst some of the intrepid travellers to London were making their way home, other Harriers runners were preparing for race two in the Central Lancs Grand Prix. Lostock 6 miler was the venue for race two and the wind and rain was relentless making for very tricky conditions. However, What a race it was –

AGM Tuesday 25th February

12th February 2025 by Leigh Harriers & Athletic Club
Meeting to be held in the Charlie Madely lounge, starting 8.00pm. Notices are on the notice board in reception.

Alani Shines in Sweden

11th February 2025 by Leigh Harriers & Athletic Club
What an amazing weekend for Alani Dumbuya and Leigh Harriers when she won her first England vest and smashed the international field in the shot. She not only won the event, she also broke her own club record with a throw of 16.64m, a truly amazing performance doing herself, her country and her club proud.

John Hodgson

8th September 2024 by Leigh Harriers & Athletic Club
We are sad to announce the passing today (8th September 2024) of John Hodgson. John was a member of Leigh Harriers for many decades and was always to be found in the gym, sharing his wisdom with other members whilst pumping iron to his hearts content. RIP John 1945-2024. Condolences to John’s wife Janice and

The throwing talent of tomorrow – taken from Athletics Weekly

6th July 2023 by Leigh Harriers & Athletic Club
This article from the Athletics Weekly 29 June features Lewis Forster, Leigh Harriers & AC’s talented young thrower. Here he talks about how he got started, his inspirational father, and what he wants for the future. While having excellent physical and mental health is crucial to being a successful thrower, having a supportive network can

Derek Howarth 1930 – 2022

23rd December 2022 by Leigh Harriers & Athletic Club
Derek Howarth, Leigh Harriers Hon President, sadly passed away today (23rd December 2022) age 92, our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Derek was a life-long member of Leigh Harriers and will leave a legacy which most athletes only dream of. His profile on https://thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=7565 only tells the story of Derek’s running

Field Results Thurs 29th

24th September 2022 by Leigh Harriers & Athletic Club
U13G Javelin Name Perf 1 265 Olivia Copper 9.94m U13B Javelin 1 269 James Howarth-Linton 23.92m 2 294 Oscar Finch 14.95m U15G Javelin 1 309 Jessica Higgins 22.79m 2 249 Alani Dumbuya 21.10m U15B Javelin 1 268 James Briers 37.08m 2 310 Oli Sanderson 26.62m U17G Javelin 1 305 Scarlett Moss-Turner 26.27m 2 289 Ellie

Wednesday 28th Field Results

24th September 2022 by Leigh Harriers & Athletic Club
Discus U13B Discus 1 269 James Howarth-Linton 15.33m U13B Discus 1 265 Olivia Copper 14.28m 2 291 Charlotte Seddon 13.26m U15G Discus 1 309 Jessica Higgins 20.16m 2 249 Alani Dumbuya 17.92m U17F Discus 1 305 Scarlett Moss-Turner 19.05m U20M Discus 1 247 Lewis Forster 32.16m 2 271 Lucas Collins 28.46m 3 267 Daniel Venables

Tuesday 27th Field Results

24th September 2022 by Leigh Harriers & Athletic Club
Hammer Hammer U15M 1 #N/A Hammer U15F 1 309 Jessica Higgins 38.25m 2 249 Alani Dumbuya 20.30m Hammer U17M 1 #N/A Hammer U17F 1 305 Scarlett Moss-Turner 41.22m Hammer U20M 1 247 Lewis Forster 33.78m 2 271 Lucas Collins 21.82m Hammer U20F 1 #N/A Hammer Senior W 1 270 Jess Arnison 34.50m 2 279 Zoe

Track Results Thurs 29th

24th September 2022 by Leigh Harriers & Athletic Club
U11G 300m Name Perf 1 325 Natalie Kiejko 51.30 2 313 Isabelle Prescott 55.10 3 331 Grace Broomes 58.40 U11B 300m 1 248 Thierry Kerr 50.20 2 292 Logan Hesford 54.40 3 284 Flynn Whitehead 58.40 U13G 300m 1 250 Lois Melling 46.80 2 291 Charlotte Seddon 48.60 3 258 Scarlett Jarvis 50.10 4 256