Athletics

Hockey captain Karis Irvine with the Junior Inter-county Hockey Trophy. Hockey captain Karis Irvine with the Junior Inter-county Hockey Trophy.

Shetland fights back for Stuart Cup glory after strong hockey and swimming wins

Shetland regained the Stuart Cup in the junior-county after an amazing fightback by the hockey and swimming teams on day two of the event.

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Record-breaking run for Leask – video

Shetland athletes Emma Leask and Caitlin Watt did well in competitions on the mainland at the weekend.

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Duathletes raise £8,000 in memory of Jake, 11

Over 70 people took part in Shetland’s much-anticipated duathlon at the weekend, helping raise more than £8,000 for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS).

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Ultramarathon leaves champion Charlotte wobbly . . . and delighted

Shetland runner Charlotte Black completed an epic feat in Perth last weekend, becoming Scottish women’s champion in her first ever 100 kilometre race.

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Historic competition at risk due to lack of volunteers

The Shetland Junior Inter County Association is warning that the historic competition could end if more volunteers do not come forward.

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Success for Bristow pair in Scottish Cross Country Championships

The annual Scottish Cross Country National Championships proved to be a highly successful afternoon for Lerwick brother and sister Bobby and Katie Bristow as both collected team gold medals in their respective age categories.

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Cause for celebration at Sports Awards

The sporting community celebrated in style at the Shetland Sports Awards last night.

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Emma enjoys her ‘future stars’ day with Olympic legend Dame Kelly Holmes

Lerwick athlete Emma Leask has taken part in the “Future Stars with Kelly” education day at Loughborough College, staged with double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes.

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Isles athlete chosen for Dame Kelly Holmes education day

Lerwick athlete Emma Leask has been selected by Dame Kelly Holmes to take part in the fourth “Future Stars with Kelly” education day in October at Loughborough College.

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Island games: 2009 gold medallist Leask defends her 800m title and McLean wins cycling gold

Shetland athlete Emma Leask was awarded the gold medal for the 800m at the island games in the Isle of Wight last night after the runner who narrowly won the race was disqualified for shoving her in the home straight.

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