North Down’s Craig McMeechan proved the overall winner of the Open 6k event, which had been postponed in December, after leading from beginning but there were plenty of other fantastic performances and ‘Journal’ photographer George Sweeney was there to capture to action. Check out some of George’s superb pictures from an excellent day for north west athletics.
13. Craig McMeechan, North Down Athletic Club, winner of the Derry Cross Country Open 6k event at Thornhill College led the race from the beginning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2301GS – 28
Craig McMeechan, North Down Athletic Club, winner of the Derry Cross Country Open 6k event at Thornhill College led the race from the beginning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2301GS – 28 Photo: George Sweeney
14. Innishown Athletic Club’s Finbarr Gallagher (89). Photo: George Sweeney. DER2301GS – 27
Innishown Athletic Club’s Finbarr Gallagher (89). Photo: George Sweeney. DER2301GS – 27 Photo: George Sweeney
15. Foyle Valley’s Matthew McLaughlin (236) was among the early pace setters at the Derry Cross Country Open 6k event at Thornhill College. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2301GS – 25
Foyle Valley’s Matthew McLaughlin (236) was among the early pace setters at the Derry Cross Country Open 6k event at Thornhill College. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2301GS – 25 Photo: George Sweeney