Biggs siblings a strong force to be reckoned with
Asher Biggs (u/19) was crowned victor lodorum for the fifth consecutive year, cementing epic truimphs at Curro Nelspruit's interhouse meeting last week.
He went into the meeting as the firm favourite in the 400-, 800-, 1 500- and 3 000 metres. Asher’s sister, Selana (u/15), showed her class taking notable wins in the 400-, 800-, 1 500- and 3 000 events and in javelin.
She was presented with the junior victrix lodorum trophy successively for the third year.
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“We as parents are proud of Asher and Selana. They have passion, dedication and are committed. We are beyond grateful – you guys are a huge blessing to us,” said their mother, Melisa.
Michael Bartleman (u/15) won gold in high jump, shot put, discus, javelin and the 800 metres. He was named junior victor of the day.
Senior victrix, Jade Croxon came first in the 100-, 200- and 400 metres and shot put.
Team totals
• Kiepersol – 655
• Acacia – 584
• Marula – 518.
Top-10 athletes
Track
• Noshipo Mabla (u/19) – 200m, 861 ASA points
• Asher Biggs (u/19) – 3 000m, 762
• Mpumi Mohlala (u/17) – 100m, 652
• Jade Croxon (u/16) – 100m, 642
• Asher Biggs (u/19) – 1 500m, 638
• Ashley Mashago (u/14) – 100m, 637
• K Vilane (u/15) – 100m, 634
• Jade Croxon (u/16) – 200m, 633
• Keana Kruger (u/17) – 100m, 606
• Arisca Smit (u/14) – 100m, 600.
Field
• Shaman Baartman (u/17) – 812
• Talia Wiid (u/17) – 743
• Jade Croxon (u/16) – 740
• Simone de Laat (u/17) – 732
• Cardis Lange (u/15) – 716
• Zoë Neves (u/14) – 702
• Shawana Bako (u/14) – 691
• Alicia Horn (u/19) – 690
• Danika van der Merwe (u/19) – 688
• Amber Greeff (u/16) – 685.
