It was another busy weekend for the club, with athletes competing across hill, road and track.
In London, Chris Bennett achieved another Commonwealth Games qualifying standard in the hammer with a throw of 70.31m, continuing his excellent early season form.
At the Scottish Uphill Championships at Ben Ledi, Gerry Pelegri was the club’s sole representative, finishing 56th in a challenging event.
The West District 10 Mile Championships also took place, with strong performances across the age groups. John Duffy took 1st place in the M60 category, while Iain Burns secured 3rd place in the M40 category. There were also solid runs from Alex Manley (13th), Iain Burns (14th overall), and Robbie Porteous, with the team well represented throughout the field.
Track & Field – CSSAL Match 1 (Ayr)
The outdoor track season got underway in Ayr on Sunday in very challenging conditions, with strong winds, hailstones, rain and brief bursts of sunshine. These conditions tested athletes and officials alike, and days like this simply would not happen without the efforts of team managers, officials, coaches, parents and all those working behind the scenes; thank you to everyone involved.
Despite this, the club made an excellent start to the season, finishing 4th in Division 1, a strong position to build on in the matches ahead.
There were a number of standout performances across all age groups:
In the sprints, David Omorogieva was one of the performances of the day, taking victory in the U16 Boys 100m (11.36), while there were solid runs from Michael Nyarko and Emmanuel Nyamel in the senior sprints. In the women’s events, Viktoria Tennent and Molly Brown both produced strong sprint performances in their respective age groups.
Over 400m, Raphael Johnson (2nd A string) and Viktor Akintula (1st B string) combined well in the U18 Men’s events, while Maynard Conteh and Derick Aigbadon put in determined runs in the senior ranks.
Middle distance also saw some encouraging performances, with Lachlan Oates finishing 2nd in the Senior Men’s 800m. There were also competitive runs from Joseph Paterson, Rio Biddlescombe, and Dominic Boyle in the younger age groups, alongside strong efforts from Ronnie Strachan and Stephen Clark in the masters events.
In the field events, Gerard Gontor cleared 1.55m to take 2nd place in the U18 Men’s High Jump, while Carson Graham contributed valuable points in both the Shot Putt and High Jump. In the younger age groups, athletes such as Harry Bell, Ethan Ferrie, and Louis Millican competed well across multiple disciplines, highlighting the depth and versatility within the squad.
The relays once again proved to be a real strength for the club, with excellent team performances across the board. The U16 Mixed and U18 Mixed teams both secured 2nd place finishes, while the Senior Mixed team finished 3rd, showing strong teamwork and commitment.
There were also many encouraging performances from our younger athletes making their early season appearances, gaining valuable experience in difficult conditions and contributing important points to the overall team result.
Full results from the match can be found here:
Shettleston Harriers Parkrun Round-Up – Saturday April 11th 2026
It was a busy Saturday and well done to all attendees. There were first place finishes for Cameron Muir at Pollok and Kevin Craig Alston at Ury Riverside. There was also a close battle between Mark McKelvie and Scott McKelvie at Strathclyde, who finished second and third, respectively.
Tollcross
John Craig 21:08 (5th)
Trevor Baker 22:39 (8th)
David Murphy 24:12 (15th)
Joanne Harkins 32:06 (55th)
Cuningar Loop
Matthew Fancourt 17:12 (2nd)
Callum Butterworth 19:52 (12th)
Queen’s
Cameron Maguire 28:57 (111th)
Pollok
Cameron Muir 16:00 (1st)
Victoria
Duncan McCauley 19:29 (22nd)
Strathclyde
Mark McKelvie 16:55 (2nd)
Scott McKelvie 17:25 (3rd)
Gillian McMillan 34:56 (376th)
Palacerigg Country
John Duffy 23:51 (9th)
Carlingwark Loch
Rebecca Ryan 31:23 (56th)
Ellie Ryan 34:36 (86th)
Camperdown
Matthew Low 28:42 (62nd)
Ury Riverside
Kevin Craig Alston 18:55 (1st)
Bangor
Andy Jackson 19:16 (3rd)
In Memoriam, Tommy Paterson
The club is sad to report the passing of another athlete from the famous “Golden Group” of the late 1960s and early 1970s, Tommy Paterson.
Tommy first appeared at the club around 1964/65, the young boy from Easterhouse joining John Anderson’s coaching group at Dennistoun Public School. He would go on to become a vital member of one of the strongest squads in Scotland, and for a time arguably the best in the UK and feared across Europe.
While Tommy did not collect many individual titles, his contribution to team success was immense. He will be remembered particularly for his exploits on the country and road, with his track times never fully reflecting his true ability. He represented Scotland at the ICCU Junior Championships in Tunis, finishing 35th, alongside teammates Norman Morrison and Martin McMahon.
Tommy was part of the squad that won the English Cross Country Team title, highlighting the incredible depth of the team alongside names such as Lachie Stewart, Norman Morrison, Dick Wedlock and Alastair Blamire. The squad also enjoyed success in Europe, finishing 2nd in the European Club Championships, and famously defeated the Kenyan National team at the Findus International in London. The 1970/71 season saw the squad win every title available to them.
His running career came to an end after joining the Fire Brigade in the early 1970s, but his connection with the club was reignited during the centenary year in 2004. Tommy became a valued committee member and coach, working with athletes to success at District and National level. Around the same time, he began coaching at Red Star AC, a disability club based at Crownpoint, before progressing to team manager roles at international level.
Despite ongoing health issues in later years, Tommy remained a strong supporter of the club and it was great to see him in attendance at the 50th Allan Scally Relay.
The club sends its condolences to his family.