It’s a triathlon treat for local youngsters
The launch event for the Tata Kids of Steel triathlon series at Newham Leisure Centre last week, attracted 1,000 children from 16 different schools.
Online campaign wins Merrien an Olympic reprieve for the marathon
»Newham & Essex Beagles marathon star Lee Merrien will get the chance to run for Great Britain at this summer’s London Olympics after an online campaign was successful in getting the British Olympic Association to give him a place in the team.
Personal best is no consolation for Merrien in tough London marathon
Lee Merrien could not hide his disappointment after falling agonisingly short of the Olympic marathon qualifying time – despite clocking a new personal best at the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday.
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