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And The Winners Are.......

Cera Gemmell And Angus Wright

And The Winners Are.......

It is with great delight that East Lothian Athletics Development Group announce the winners of the Male and Female athletes of the Year for East Lothian Region.

 

2018/19 Female Athlete of The Year goes to ……… Cera Gemmell

 

2018/19 Male Athlete of The Year goes to ………. Angus Wright

 

A brief Profile On Our Top Athletes:

 

Name                                    Cera Gemmell

Age                                        16

School                                   North Berwick High School

Event                                    Cross Country and 3000m Track

PB                                        9:52:9 – 3000m Track

Favourite Event                     Cross Country

Proudest Achievement           Winning the London Mini Marathon in 2018 – I never expected to win and had hoped to finish in the top 10.  TO be 13 seconds ahead of the 2nd                                      athlete was a shock and a delight.  The Atmosphere was Amazing and my favourite parts of the race was Bird Cage Mall.

Training Timetable                I train 5 days per week: 2 at the track; I have one session in the gym doing weights; and work on my Strength and Conditioning at home.

Favourite Subject                 I enjoy French very much

Academic Plans                    I would love to go to University to study International Business

Hobbies                               I really enjoy travelling.  I play Golf at North Berwick and Gullane Courses and, of course, enjoy spending time with my friends.

Diet/Nutrition Tips                I make sure I have a quality diet – and eat in-line with my work load

Social Life                            I have great friends who are supportive but we keep my running career separate so I do have the chance to get away from it

Inspirational Figure               Laura Muir and Paula Radcliffe and some of the English Athletes I complete against who, so far, beat me! 2019 Goals &

 Aspirations:                        It would be amazing to be picked for Team GB Cross Country Team

 

Name                                    Angus Wright

Age                                        13

School                                   North Berwick High School

Event                                    Cross Country, Hill Running, 1500m, 3000m, 5K

PB’s                                       1500m: 4.38

                                             3000m: 10.00

                                             5k: 16.46

Favourite Event                       Cross Country

Favourite Subject                     Modern Studies

Proudest Achievement  Winning the Scottish National Cross Country Championships in February 2018.  Ever since I can remember I have watched this event and always dreamed of winning it one day, so when I crossed the finish line first out of 180 participants, I was overjoyed – it was the most amazing feeling!

Training Timetable                    Monday – Swimming session

                                               Tuesday – Track Session

                                               Wednesday – Strength and Conditioning

                                               Thursday and Friday – Either a training session at the track or a rest day

                                               Saturday – race day

                                               Sunday – either a race or a long run

Other Hobbies                          Drawing

                                              Orienteering

                                              Trampoline sessions

2019 Goal                               To be selected for the Scottish Schools team for Cross Country International Race in March.  I would also like to be selected for the Scottish Team for the London Mini Marathon

Social Life                               I enjoy playing football with my friends and spend most of my spare time running

Inspirational Figure                 Eliud Kipchoge – World Marathon Record Holder and Olympic Champion

 

I think you will all agree that these youngsters are up and coming stars to watch out for.

 

Best wishes to you both for a successful and injury free year.

 

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