Marathon Derby winner Anna Eatherley finished an impressive second overall in a personal best time of 1:21:09 in the half marathon of the Grandma's Marathon
Eatherley, who shaved 49 seconds off her winning time in last month's Marathon Derby, was exactly two minutes behind winner Kari Beasley of the United States.
Husband Brett Forgesson completed in the full marathon at the same event and placed 71st overall in 2:42:29. The marathon was won by Doug Kurtis in 2:16:38.
The Educators relay team, which won the recent corporate Relay, also competed abroad this weekend, at the Mount Washington Road Roace in New Hampshire.
The 7.9-mile event was limited to 1,000 runners and only one runner has ever broken the one hour mark over the gruelling course. Jeremy Ball was the first local, 64th overall and 13th in the masters category in a time of 1:19:30 while teammate Harry Patchett was two seconds behind him, 65th overall, and 14th master.
There was a seven minute wait before the next Educator, Gary Kelson, finished 141st overall and 43rd in the open category in a time of 1:26:46. Eddie Davies was fourth in 1:27:05, placing 148th overall and 32nd master while George Sutherland's time of 1:31:16 placed him 211th overall and 46th amongst the masters.
TENNIS TEN The Heineken Open Tennis Tournament, the second major event on the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association's calendar, has been officially postponed due to ongoing construction at the tennis stadium. BLTA officials had sought alternative locations for the popular event, but have decided to reschedule it for October 25 to November 7.
The BLTA will be holding their annual summer tennis camp in two phases during July and August. Classes are for all junior players aged five to 18 and two or more family members will be offered a 10 percent discount.
The first phase of the program consists of three hours of lessons each day including exercises, competition and various drills. Juniors are expected to be at the stadium from 8.45 a.m. until noon each day.
The lessons will take place on July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 with the 15 hours of instruction costing $45.
The August day camp will include 15 hours of lessons during week one at $45; thirty hours in week two for $80; 45 hours for week three at $115 and 60 hours of lessons during the last week for $150.
Registration for both camps takes place on Saturday mornings with forms available at the Stadium.
The BLTA also will be conducting a two-day workshop for anyone interested in being a tennis umpire on June 26 and 27. Registration takes place on Saturday from noon until 12.45 p.m. and the course is free of charge.
TRIATHLON TRI The Navy-Bermuda Triathlon Relay will be held July 4, at the USNAS in St.
David's starting at 8 a.m.
Entries are now being accepted, with forms available at The New Winners Edge, Sportscellar and the NAS Gym. Deadline for entries is July 1.
SOCCER SOC PHC will hold a meeting today at 6.30 p.m. for all senior players.
