Montesson Runner Triumphs in Thame 10K

ONE of the visiting team of runners from Thame’s twin town, Montesson, came second in the annual Thame 10K last weekend.
Stephane Vautier, was beaten by Gary Harris of Headington Road Runners by only 49 seconds.
Thame Runners hosted a buffet and drinks reception for the french visitors at the Thame Barns Centre on Saturday night during which the Thame Twinning Assocation and the Mayor, Cllr David Laver were both present to greet them.

The Montesson runners stayed at a local hotel and indicated that they will be sending Thame Runners an invitation to a cross country event in Montesson next
November.

A record 754 runners completed the CPM Thame 10km course while 154 children competed in the fun run. Under cool conditions, especially compared to the 33 degree heat of the previous Sunday, Gary Harris of Headington Roadrunners finished first in 32.57. This just 9 seconds faster than Stephane Vautier of Montesson AC who battled with Gary for the whole course. Stephane was one of eight runners from Montesson, Thame?s twin town and just north of Paris, who came over for the weekend to participate in the Thame 10km.
First Lady home was Jennifer Pyper of Alchester Running Club in 39.04. Dave Hartwell picked up the First Thame Resident trophy and the race saw some ex-Thame residents return to take part: Sally White winning the Ladies Veteran category for HandyCross while Duncan Cooper ? many time winner of the event ? finished a credible 8th.
(See yesterday’s link for full results)

Children?s Fun Run
7-10 Year Olds 1.25 Km Guy Dickinson
11-14 Year Olds 2.5 Km Luke Ricketts