The destinations of six medals were sealed in Round 14 of the Decathlon Evening 10 Series by Wrekinsport – despite Chris Halford finally getting the better of Tomos Hales. Halford roared to victory in 21 minutes 58 seconds with Hales feeling decidedly jaded after racing his fourth event in five days in red hot conditions that sapped the strength. Halford took 17 seconds out of Hales, who had to settle for the runner-up spot on the night, but finally brought home Series Gold after going head-to-head with Phil Roberts for the title all season with one round remaining. Roberts gained the Silver meadl for his efforts.
Taking third spot on the night and in the Overall Series was 15 year-old Ben Southgate who has markedly improved as the season has progressed. Southgate stopped the watch on 23:36, 16 seconds ahead of Adam Mumford to take a well-deserved medal after being competitive all season.
In the Road Bike Series Ben Wood took a vital extra point to open up a two point lead at the head of this Series from Dave Moore thanks to a 25:21 effort, with Moore finishing in 26:11. The battle for Gold and Silver will go down to the wire, but Stuart Wortley did enough to take Road Bike Bronze thanks to his 31:40 ride.
Deb Hutson-Lumb took Women’s Gold in Round 13 and posted an excellent 24:04 to seal things with another win – good enough for 5th spot on the night. That saw the Silver and Bronze resolved with Clare O'Donnell taking Women’s Silver and Clare Cotterill the Bronze.
Decathlon Series by Wrekinsport Cumulative Standings after fourteen rounds
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Pos'n
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Name
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Total Points
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1
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Tomos Hales
|
65
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2
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Phil Roberts
|
58
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3
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Ben Southgate
|
32
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|
=4
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Chris Halford
|
22
|
|
=4
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Deb Hutson-Lumb
|
22
|
|
=4
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Rich Smith
|
22
|
|
7
|
Adam Mumford
|
21
|
|
8
|
Oliver Rodwell
|
16
|
|
9
|
Dave Moore
|
15
|
|
10
|
Ben Wood
|
14
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Road Bike Series Cumulative Standings after fourteen rounds
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Pos'n
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Name
|
Total Points
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|
1
|
Ben Wood
|
63
|
|
2
|
Dave Moore
|
61
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|
3
|
Stuart Wortley
|
26
|
|
4
|
Clare Cotterill
|
12
|
|
5
|
Mark Callaghan
|
10
|
|
6
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Ashley Kirkham
|
9
|
|
=7
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Ben Thompson
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5
|
|
=7
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Simon Tharsz
|
5
|
|
9
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Jim Percival
|
2
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Women’s Series Cumulative Standings after fourteen rounds
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Pos'n
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Name
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Total Points
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1
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Deb Hutson-Lumb
|
54
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|
2
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Clare O'Donnell
|
32
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|
3
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Clare Cotterill
|
20
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