Pride Games 2007 : Athletics (track)...

event:   Pride Games review date:   Saturday, 18 August 2007 words by:   James Brooks photos by:   Sam Milford [ intro | page 1 | page 2 ]

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A first at this year’s event and organised by Open Athletics, a new group aiming to connect LGBT athletes. The group organises a number of athletics events locally and across the UK. Today’s athletics meet offered both competitive and taster sessions of track and field athletics disciplines.

There were running events over varying distances as well as a chance to have a go at shotput, javelin, discus and hammer – although we admit we’re probably more used to discos and hammocks (but that’s another story).

Despite the unpredictable weather there was good cheer throughout the competitors and spectators with plenty of support for everyone taking part. It was also a great opportunity to try something new with some great tuition and advice on hand.

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about Pride Games

PrideGames is an annual tournament of sporting events for LGBT people. Sports featured include Athletics, Running, Swimming, Water Polo, Canoeing, Rugby, Men's and Women's Football, Badminton, Dancing, Archery, Mountain Biking, Aquathlon, Sailing, Kayaking, Youth Games and the famous Bell Boat Regatta! The next Pride Games date for your diary: Sunday, 7th - Sunday, 14th September Pride Games 2008 @ All over the Village Click for more info and complete listings for Pride Games

about Open Athletics

Open athletics is an organisation for the promotion and development of LGBT athletics in the broadest sense - including track and field, fell and trail running, and race walking. The next Open Athletics date for your diary: Sunday, 7th September PG2008: Alexandra Park Charity 5k Run @ Alexandra Park (Pride Games) Click for more info and complete listings for Open Athletics