Scottish Indoor 3000m Championships
Despite sub-zero temperatures outdoors, Brogan Wallace delivered a clear statement of her current fitness, and intent for 2026, at the Emirates Arena. Competing away from the “Arctic blasts,” Brogan secured a silver medal in the Scottish Indoor 3000m Championships, finishing behind Stephanie Tucker of Cambuslang.
In the process, she smashed her previous personal best to record a time of 9:18.67, setting a new club record. Her previous best of 9:45 was set outdoors in 2022, and this is believed to be her first indoor performance since 2010. Brogan will face different conditions next Saturday at the Inter-District Cross Country Championships at Alexandria Park, where she will be joined by 13 of her club mates.
The New Year Sprint
The historic New Year Sprint took place at Grangemouth in sub-zero temperatures. This event holds a significant place in the club’s history, with William Hunter winning the sprint in 1892, and club coach Gordon Bury coaching multiple winners over the years. Other notable club successes in these handicap races include Allan Scally, who won the 10-mile marathon race five times between 1927 and 1932, and current club secretary John Mackay, who won the 3200m in 1994 and the mile in 1995.
At this year’s meeting, three Shettleston athletes were in action:
- Derek Aigbadon produced the performance of the day, finishing 2nd in the 200m and collecting a £150 prize. This result follows a successful first full year of competition for Derek, marked by several personal bests.
- Godwan Imante reached the semi-final of the main 110m sprint. Having reached the final in previous years, Godwan was eliminated at the semi-final stage this time around.
- Maynard Conteh was the third athlete on show. Having trained in the warmth of the Emirates this winter, the cold conditions proved a challenge. In an unusual turn of events, Maynard missed the start of the 400m, eventually joining the race after the first 100m had already been run.
While sprinters were once known as the “Butterflies” of the club for only appearing in the summer, modern indoor facilities now support their training throughout the winter months.
