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Stoby holds off young Romney to win College Classic Series race

From left: Highland Spring College Classic series winner Reuben J. A. Stoby, Samuel Romney and Julius Farley following the 3rd leg of the series at Paraquita Bay on October 24, 2015. Photo: VINO
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- 14-year old Samuel Romney made it an exciting battle in the 3rd race of the Highland Spring College Classic 2-mile race series on Tortola on October 24, 2015 as he pushed series leader Reuben J. A. Stoby all the way to the finish line.

Romney took an early lead as Stoby started at a slow pace but eventually pursued the young Romney who was pushing a decent and consistent pace that even recognised road runners Julius Farley and Guy Williamson didn’t try to match.

The two ran together from just before the turnaround on Agriculture Road in Paraquita Bay and at one point Romney even tried to get away from Stoby who was tucked in behind him. Stoby accelerated on the final turn to the finish but Romney refused to be dropped as he dug deep but Stoby had the stronger legs.

Stoby clocked 11:25 for the win and has virtually won the series having won three races. The two-mile series adds to his 5k and 10k series titles this year.

Romney came close behind in 11:28.

Julius Farley was third in 11:58, Guy Williamson fourth in 12:08 and Ronique Todman fifth.

Meanwhile, another youngster Kira Romney burst on to the scene with victory in the women’s two-mile race. Romney recorded a time of 15:00 to edge out veteran road runner Kay Reddy (15:09). Gilian Plaxton was third in 15:47.

To mark World Polio Day, the Rotary Club of Tortola teamed up with the HLSCC College Classic Series to race for the final eradication of polio worldwide.

We will publish the full results of the various races when they are made available.

3 Responses to “Stoby holds off young Romney to win College Classic Series race”

  • Xxx (25/10/2015, 10:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    go boy!
  • .......... (25/10/2015, 12:20) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big ups stoby
  • runner (25/10/2015, 22:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great shot, well done and fantastic sportsmanship, fierce competition in the race then friendship and support after. Hope to see young Samuel on the scene going forward, he gave it all out and has tons of potential.


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