High school athletes got back on the track and field for a friendly interschools competition at Lowveld High last Thursday afternoon.
It was a low-key event to get children back into the swing of athletics and Lowveld High, Hoërskool Nelspruit and Hoërskool Rob Ferreira each entered a small team.
The track and field were excellently set up at the host school on a cool, overcast afternoon.
The excitement of competing in a Lowveld interschools was reflected by the smiles on the athletes’ faces. There was even an excited buzz from the officials and time keepers.
Strict Covid-19 regulations were adhered to and parents were not allowed to spectate. It was a positive start to a plan that will hopefully conclude with the spirited interschools competitions that have been part of the Lowveld as long as high schools have existed in the area.
Outstanding times and distances achieved at the meet
Boys 19 100m: Andre Potgieter (NHS) 10;90; Kamogeo Letsholo (LHS) 11;17
Boys 17 400m: Kgotso Machete (Rob) 52;14
Girls 19 400m: Rhode Nel (NHS) 60;48
Boys 17:1 500m: Andre van Schalkwyk (NHS) 4;36,61; Kgotso Machete (Rob) 4;39,60
Boys 19: 300m hurdles: Handré van der Merwe (NHS) 38;19; Philasande Sibiya (Rob) 38;72; Rasheed Gardee (LHS) 39;21
Boys 19: long jump: Mikhenso Khoza (LHS) 6.67m.
