It's gruelling, but worth it

Photo: Tim Bradley

OFF THEY GO! . . . the start of the Years Three/Four girls' race.

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IT was action all the way at the latest Oldham Primary Schools' Cross-Country League race which was staged at Chadderton Hall Park.

The team honours were spread around during a breathless meeting.

St Matthew's won the Years Three/Four girls' event, while Thorp finished second.

St Joseph's emerged victorious in the Years Five/Six girls' event, while Hulme were runners-up on the day.

In the boys' events, Thornham St James' triumphed in the Years Three/Four age group, while Hulme were tops in the Years Five/Six category.

Results -

Years Three/Four girls': 1, St Matthew's; 2, Thorp; 3, Thornham St James'. Years Five/Six: 1, St Joseph's; 2, Hulme. Years Three/Four boys': 1, Thornham St James'; 2, Hulme; 3, Mills Hill. Years Five/Six: 1, Hulme; 2, Thornham St James'.

Hulme's team currently lead the overall league standings, just ahead of Thornham St James'.

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