Abingdon Amblers had a tremendous turnout for the Lamborn Carnival five-mile fun run.

On a wet, then hot day, and on an undulating testing course of road, footpath and bridleway, Ann Marrison received the prize for the third lady finisher overall.

Abingdon Amblers results: G Richards 31m 04s, J Oliver 31.38, J Wigmore 31.57, R Jacob 32.29, A Garner 33.37, B Wheat 35.24, A Felton 34.03, J Backley 34.04, A Marrison 35.55, R Matthews 37.24, C Wheeler 38.15, A Wright 40.15, D Himpson 41.41, R Hollington 41.45, T Powell-Jones 43.11, M Sarosi 43.49, M Street 48.32.

*Noel Blatchford from Abingdon Amblers represented Oxfordshire at the Southern Counties meeting at Walthamstow in the 3km walk.

He came home in fifth place in a time of 18mins 54secs, earning Oxfordshire a valuable 12 points. This was the first time she has represented the county.

*Daphne Samworths (Abingdon) ran the famous man versus train 15-mile race in Wales. Over a very hilly and trying course she finished in 2hrs 19mins 34secs.

OTHER RESULT

LAMBORN 5-MILE

Eynsham: S Taylor 36.08.