DUKA Athletes in Stoke-on-Trent
The weekend of 18-19th April 2009 saw most of Britain's top deaf athletes travelling from all over the UK to Stoke on Trent for DUKA Deaflympics Meeting and the joint City of Stoke Athletics Club/DUKA Deaflympics Trials. Saturday saw the team arrive to attend a meeting at Stoke Deaf Club. It was the first time most of the British elite deaf athletes have visited Stoke Deaf Club.
On Sunday 19th April, the elite deaf athletes had to focus on the competition. Everyone tried very hard to achieve PBs. Beth Sewell was the fortunate one who got the PB with her first throw and showed her consistency during the day. GB Chef de mission Chris Gwynn witnessed the activities through the weekend. Chris, commented "It was a lovely weekend. It was nice to see all the athletes working hard. This was a good opportunity to observe everyone in action. Well done DUKA for organising it"
DUKA Team Manager Brian Kokoruwe, commented "DUKA would like to thank City of Stoke AC and Bourne Sportsfor making the event possible. We would also like to thanks all the officials and volunteers who helped out through the day. The weather was excellent and it was a very enjoyable day. DUKA would also like to offer thanks to Stoke Deaf Club for allowing us to use their meeting room and other facilities for the meeting; including the use of the Deaf Club's mini bus with a driver! Thanks also, to Guy Finney for all his hard work.
Well done to all the athletes who competed. Keep us informed of your competitons and results."
For full results: click here.
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