Aldergrove Star
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
contributor: Langmann, Rudy
issued: 2022-09-22
issued: 1979-08-08
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note: .mm^^m^^^^ Leginlatiro Himry, Parlianont Buildings VioWia, W 1X4 Jan-80 By RICK McILWAIN ALDERGROVE - A proud group of youthful athletes returned home yesterday from the B.C. Summer Games. With them they brought nine medals and four summer game records, Leah Ellis, 15, depicts the spirit of the group. This lean, trim young lady' prefers to compete in the pentathalon, one of the more grueling events one can compete in. Last weekend Leah finished her first year of competition by placing a resp- ; ectable sixth place overall. Asked why she would pick this event she said, "I like it but I'll need to improve several of my events. I hope to continue with the pentathalon next year."Leah is coached by Larry Brinker of Aldergrove senior secondary school. Fourteen-year-old Alan Schroeder set a new summer games record in the 3,000 metre event and won a bronze medal in (he 1,500 metres. This was Alan's third, year of competition. He- is a member of the South Fraser Track Club and coached by Graham Cooper. Lewis Horton, an up and coming ■ 15-year-old placed fifth In the long jump and won a gold medal in the 4 x .100 metre relay, this first year competitor is a member of the Abbotsford Track' Club and is coached by Bill Ross. Not to be outdone 14-year-old Andrew Hanon After qnly four months of competition Andrew took a bronze medal in the 100 metre dash, a gold.medal in the 4 x 100 metre relay and the .gold in the 100 metre hurdles as well as setting a new record in hurdles. Andrew is also coached by Larry Brinker. Yet.another of coach Brinker's athletes was Steve Waines.This 15-year-old athlete took a gold medal and set a new record in the high jump and placed a respectable fifth In the triple jump. ; And last but not least of this, was honored group was Les Szoke. Les set a new record taking the gold medal for hammer throw, and brought home the bronze medal for discus as well. Les is a member of the Langley Track Club and is coached by Steve Reed. A splendid achievement by our …
note: Title changes in chronological order: Aldergrove Herald (1957-10-16 to 1958-02-20), Aldergrove News (1958-02-27 to 1964-04-30), Central Fraser Valley Echo (1964-05-06 to 1964-12-23), Central Fraser Valley Star (1967-01-17 to 1969-02-05), and Aldergrove Star (1969-02-12 to 1991-12-31). Presented to the Alder Grove Heritage Society by Kurt Langmann and Family, July 1, 2021.
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Aldergrove (B.C.)
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0420855
language: English
lat: 49.0851
long: -122.4707
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Aldergrove : Central Fraser Valley Star Publishing Ltd.
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source: Original Format: Alder Grove Heritage Society
type: Text