Leigh Bennett has flown the flag for the MBD squad with a breathtaking victory in the 300m final. Coming from 11m Leigh was close to 20m behind with 100m but swamped home to take the win in comfortable fashion in the end. His time of 33.16 shows that he is in great form for the season ahead
Leigh also finished 5th in the final of the 110m gift earlier in the day.
Merimbula Womens Gift winner Christine gates also had a busy day competing in the 110m Gift and also the 60m and 100m events on the day.
The 2015 edition of the Queanbeyan Gift has been run and won and once again the weekend has lived up to the reputation of being the best carnival in the country.
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The MBD squad was very busy over the 2 days of competition and congratulations goes to everyone who ran their heart out.
Top 3 results include
Leigh Bennett – 300m victory (maiden pro win)
Brendan Matthews – Back markers victory from scratch
Reece Langdon – awesome 2nd in the 1600m race
Melissa Breen – very close 2nd in Back markers
Tom Hobson – strong 3rd in the 600m (Reece 4th)
Other Finalists
Courtney Leary – Youth Girls 120m Gift
Nicholas McEwen – Youth Boys 120m Gift
LJ Hilditch – Women’s Back markers 100m
Sarah Blizzard – Women’s Back markers 100m
Vicki Matthews – Veterans 120m
The squad also featured heavily in semi finals of the Women’s and Men’s gift with 3 athletes running 3rd in their semi and missing the final by one spot (Sarah, Melissa and Leigh)
Special mention to Jonathan for competing in his first gift since joining the squad and it was also great to see Kayla back on the track and competing.
Leigh also finished 5th in the final of the 110m gift earlier in the day.
MattyB DEPT. (MBD) 