LOCAL runner Gareth Ayres crossed the finishing line of the challenging Beast of Bryn run this year almost five minutes ahead of his nearest rival. The Port Talbot Harriers member ran the 15-mile course in just one hour and 39 minutes, taking the first place in a field of experienced runners from all over...
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The date for this year’s Round the Pier Swim has been announced by Aberavon Green Stars RFC. The popular annual event will be on Sunday, 26 August – the Bank Holiday weekend. The biathlon will kick off at the clubhouse at 2pm, with the starting pistol fired by the mayor of Neath Port Talbot,...
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A RECORD entry is in prospect for the 2012 Richard Burton 10k Heritage Run which takes place in the Afan Valley today (Sunday, April 8). “We have had 100 pre-entries, which is a lot more than usual, and we are hoping for a turnout of up to 400 runners,” said race director Derek Bines....
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Two local charities are set to benefit as the Aberavon Beach run returns for its second year. Aberavon Surf Lifesaving Club has organised the beach run, which takes place on Saturday, April 7. Organiser Liane Keris John, from Port Talbot, said: “It is a great opportunity to bring together people from the local community,...
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WALES rugby legend Derek Quinnell is guest speaker at a special business lunch which is taking place in Port Talbot on Friday. The lunch at Blancos Hotel has been arranged by Aberavon Sportsmen’s Club to foster sports development in the town. The club plans to hold a lunch every month to raise at...
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NICKY Thomas narrowly beat close rival Garod Thomas in Sunday’s round-the-pier biathlon. The pair are lifeguards on Aberavon beach, who between them have won 10 of the last 12 pier swims. “Garod was first out of the water, and is usually the stronger runner, so we thought he had in the bag,” said event organiser...
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Hundreds of swimmers are once more likely to try their luck at one of Wales’ most challenging biathlon events: the round-the-pier swim on Aberavon Beach, which also includes a short running section. The swim takes place this Sunday, July 10. This will be the 43rd time the popular annual event has taken place, and...
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Runners from all over the country gathered in Bryn for the start of the famously punishing Beast of Bryn run. Named not only for the difficulty of the course, the race is also known as the Beast of Bryn following a number of big cat sightings in the area. More than 200 runners took...
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