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Cheered on by his family, Burnie runner Ken Troughton broke through for a well-deserved win in the Anvers Confectionery 10 kilometre handicap at Railton on Sunday.

Run over a picturesque circuit course starting and finishing at Goliath Park, the runners have to deal with one difficult climb at the 4 kilometre mark before a fast descent to the finish.

Troughton had been close to a win on multiple occasions recently and was thrilled to finally have the monkey off his back.

This is Troughton’s second season with the club and his first win. He took up running on the recommendation of his masseur, Neville Sweetman, also a club member, at the beginning of last year and has made great improvement culminating in this win. Like many members, Troughton’s family run with the club as well – either in the main race or the nominated time events. His two nephews, Ewan and Isaac have also won races this year.

Chasing him home were Lachlan Barry and Ricky Brown who ran his best race of the year. Both runners now loom as great chances for a win in the next couple of weeks.

Peter Elphinstone and Alan Bakes continued their consistent form to fill the next two placings.

Fastest times were recorded by Tom Murton (34:57) among the men with fastest woman Rebecca O’Garey (44:42)

Earlier the nominated time winners were Catherine Greenhill, Robyn Luttrell and Mary-Lou Troughton.

.Race 21 2016 Actual

Race 21 2016 Fastest to Slowest


2 Comments

Sarah Hiller · 31 July 2016 at 5:03 PM

A really well deserved win. Congratulations!

Anonymous · 14 August 2016 at 3:26 PM

Awesome way too go

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