THERE was a strong turnout at the Cooma Athletics Club as the second half of the season gets into full swing.

A full range of events were on offer across all age groups. Despite the warm conditions, there were no complaints about the heat from the enthusiastic athletes.

A number of personal best efforts were recorded and a new record set.

In the under six girls’ 300 metre race, Lily Fitzgerald set a new club record with an impressive time of 1.14.51.

Bonnie Dietrich secured a new best in the under-six girls’ shot put with 2.66m effort. Elijah Martin finished the 60m hurdles in 13.01 seconds for his best in the under-sevens boys’ event.

In the under-sevens boys’ long jump, Emil de Quadros finished with a new best of 2.09m. Anna Payne ran a quick 70m in the under nine girls, registering 13.53s.

In the under-nine girls’ discus, Georgia Redden threw 8.29m. William Lynch in the under-nine boys’ 800m race, recorded a time of 3.11.92.

Harvey Lloyd threw the vortex 15.80m in the under-nine boys, a new benchmark for the young athlete. Rachael Davis completed her 70m race in the under 10 girls’ event in a speedy 13.64 seconds.

Olive Docker in the under 10 girls’ high jump registered 1.10m. Thalia Xenochristou has a new best in discus, finishing with a throw of 11.67m.

In the under 11 boys’ shot put, Kayden Nelson recorded a throw of 4.62m. Mitchell Adams has a new shot put best. Mitchell threw 8.80m in the under 13 boys.

In the under 14 boys’ triple jump, Blake Davis has a new best of 7.54m.