The Illawarra's top runners have enjoyed a successful trip to Nowra to contest the NSW Cross Country Championships over the weekend.
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Kembla Joggers' runners performed particularly well, with the club claiming five medals in the junior events.
Luke Hince finished second in the under 18 boys six kilometre race, with the 17-year-old leading his Kembla Joggers team to a gold medal in the teams event. Joining Hince on the podium were James Healey, Daniel Hungerford and Cody Salter.
Stephanie Turley also secured an individual silver medal, the 14-year-old finishing second in the under 16 girls 4km race. The Kembla Joggers team of Turley, Grace Pomery, Jordyn Martin and Olivia Sivills finished second in the teams event.
The Kembla Joggers under 16 boys team also made the podium, the team of Isaac Shaw, Tayne Ward, Joel Offord and Kye Robinson collecting the bronze medal.
Finally, the Kembla Joggers under 18 girls team also finished in third place.
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Cameron Mee
Sports reporter at the Canberra Times
Sports reporter at the Canberra Times
