Gary Thornton - Stormont 2006

Photo Courtesy of Alan Cowzer (http://www.cowzer.com/athletics/)

GCH Running star Gary Thornton produced another fantastic performance whilst rereresenting Ireland in the Belfast International UK Cross Challenge at Stormont on Saturday last. Competing in the senior men's race Gary finished hot on the heels of Clare's Seamus Power in an impressive 11th place. Gary's running has improved out of all recognition this year and he's running well in elite company.

Congratulations Gary.

1 Barnabas Kosgei (Kenya) 28:05;

2 Moses Kipsiro (Uganda) 28:06;

3 Dathan Ritzenhein (USA) 28:20;

4 Samson Kiflemariam (Eritrea) 28:43;

5 Tewodros Shiffraw (Ethiopia) 28:45;

6 Alistair Cragg (Ireland) 29:09;

7 Rob Whalley (England) 29:11;

8 Peter Julian (USA) 29:12;

9 Simon Plummer (Scotland) 29:13;

10 Sean Power (Ireland) 29:16;

11 G Thornton (Ireland) 29:19;

12 Matthew Watson (North of England) 29:28;

13 Joe McAllister (St Malachy’s / Northern Ireland) 29:34;

14 James Walsh (England) 29:37;

15 Moustapha Bennacer (Algeria) 29:45;

16 Kevin Sheppard (Scotland) 29:46;

17 Moumin Geele (Midland Counties) 29:47;

18 Laid Bessou (Algeria) 29:48;

19 Mark Buckingham (North of England) 29:51;

20 David Webb (North of England) 29:54.