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British Heavy Events title shared at Bridge of Allan

GB TITLE SHARED AT BRIDGE OF ALLAN writes Shane Fenton

A thrilling SHGA British 'Heavy Events' Championship at Bridge of Allan Highland Games on Sunday ended with the title being shared. After the seven disciplines were completed Scott Rider, Dartford and Vlad Tulacek, Czech Republic were tied on 36 points. Lukasz Wenta, East Kilbride was also on the podium in third place with 30 points.

Amazingly all seven disciplines had the same winners as in 2018. Vlad Tulacek won both the 16lb and 22lb stone events as well as being the victor in the 56lb weight over the bar.  Kyle Randalls claimed the wins in both the 16lb and 22lb hammers with Scott Rider taking top prize in the 56lb weight for distance. Lukasz Wenta came out on top in the caber with a perfect 12 0 clock toss.

The next major event for the heavy event competitors will be the Scottish Championship at Crieff on Sunday 18th August at Market Park.

FINAL POINTS TOTALS

1 = SCOTT RIDER DARTFORD [34pts]

1 = VLAD TULACEL CZECH REPUBLIC [34 pts]

3 LUKASZ WENTA EAST KILBRIDE  [30 pts]

4 KYLE RANDALLS FALKIRK  [26.5 pts]

5 STUART ANDERSON LOCHEARNHEAD [13pts]

6 GREG WALKER FETTERCAIRN [6.5pts]

For full results from Bridge of Allan go to the results section of the website.

Published: 2019-08-05 16:31:19