Less than a second might have separated the first and second placed runners in the 5km race at the rain sodden Ferndown Rotary’s Charity run, but in age terms they were 50 years apart.
Fourteen-year-old Jordan Fudge took the top slot, with 64 years young Brian Long cruising to second place – just half a second ahead of third placed John Morris.
In the equivalent ladies’ race Vanessa Long broke the tape first, followed by Sue Evans and Heidi Cursley
The premier 10km race was won by Reuben Skinner, with Ian Evans and Matthew Witcher placed second and third, respectively. Janie Chapman took the honours for the ladies, with Anna Burrows and Caroline Rowley taking second and third places.
The winner’s medal in the 2.5km race for youngsters under 13 went to Jordon Fudge’s younger brother, Sam, with Ryan Evans and Matthew Theobald taking second and third place, respectively. Amy Evans (first), Charlotte Kersey (second) and Anna Kersey (third) took the silverware for the ladies’ 2.5km race.
