Woodgate surges to cross country title

LUTON AC, supported by Luton Rotary Club, were in action at the Bedfordshire Cross-Country Championships in Wing last weekend as Daniel Woodgate won the Senior Men’s race, while the U17 women took the team title.

By The Newsroom

Published 18th Jan 2012, 08:00 BST

From the outset, Woodgate settled into a comfortable position at the tail of the leading group, before gradually imposing himself.

Going into the last lap, he sped clear of the field to win by a massive two and a half minutes over the 7.5-mile course.

Team-mate Andrew McMulkin took the bronze medal to claim a representative place in the county’s side for the annual inter-counties championships – the event used to choose the national team.

For the full report, see the Luton News/Dunstable Gazette, on sale now.

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