10 May NEBSSA Athletics Finals
Thursday 5th May saw the finals of the NEBSSA athletics competition return to the Antrim Forum athletics track. Ulidia was strongly represented by two students, James in Year 8 and Erin in Year 9. James performed well in the U13 boys 800m category and after a quick paced first lap came over the finish line in a very respectable 6th position, well done!
Erin had performed very well at the NEBSSA heats last week and was looking in a good position to repeat her success in 3 events, the 200m, javelin and high jump. She started the morning off with a fabulous win in the 200m, with a time of 27.8 seconds, 2 seconds ahead of the next runner. In her next event the high jump, she was up against a couple of tough competitors but finished on top with a successful clearance at 1.44m to clinch the title. Erin continued her success in her final event the javelin by making 3 clear throws to finish in second position. This is an outstanding performance by Erin who will now continue to represent Ulidia at the District Athletics competition, we wish her every success at this event!
