The first Funetics multi-event challenge took place this weekend at the UEA, attracting athletes from all over the Eastern region.
Funetics is a new initiative by England Athletics for younger athletes – following the familiar quad kids format, but with an U10 and U12 age groups, and the U10 running a shorter distance than usual.
The event was a success, with Athletics Norfolk hosting.
Three West Norfolk AC athletes took part.
Dana Bishop competed in the U12, continuing her upward progression with yet another PB in the 600, knocking her time significantly down to 2.15.
A dedicated athlete in training, her hard work is paying off. She achieved 67 points with a howler throw of 21m51 too for a total of 220 points overall.
Abe Gosnell and Jacob Green competed in the U10s, who sprinted a shorter distance of 50m, and the endurance run was shortened from 600m to 400m.
Gosnell got a total of 213 points overall, his best with 78 in the howler with 19m76, closely followed by 60 in the standing long jump with 1m40.
Green registered his highest points on the sprint with a rapid 8.8 seconds, closely followed by the 400m in 93 seconds for 72 points and overall 263 points.
