Gary Thornton at the Start of Athenry 10k race in 2006

Galway City Harrier Gary Thornton had a fantastic run in the English National Cross Country Championships claiming fifth place in a hugely competitive field. Running in Kent AC colours, Gary, who is based in London these days, ran a tremendous race in Sunderland this last Saturday.

Congratulations from all of us in Athenry.

Result – Senior Men

1 F Tickner Wells City Harriers 37:31
2 H Lobb Bedford & County AC 38:14
4 D Bannister Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers 38:28
5 G Thornton Kent AC 38:38
6 I Hudspith Morpeth H & AC 38:40
7 J Mays Kent AC 38:42
8 K Heywood Bristol & West AC 38:44
9 D Deed Bedford & County AC 38:47
10 O Freeman Bodyworks XTC Tri RC 38:52
11 B Tickner Wells City Harriers 38:55
12 M Barnes Altrincham & District AC 38:59