Welsh Masters Shine at the European Championships in Madeira...results round-up by Juliet Sidney.

By Don Hale


 *The winning female relay team at the Euro Masters Championships.

Welsh Masters Shine at the European Championships in Madeira...results round-up by Juliet Sidney.

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Welsh Masters athletes once again did Wales proud at the European Masters Championships in Madeira, delivering a week packed with medals, personal bests and inspirational performances. 


From sprints to jumps and endurance events, every athlete showcased the determination, camaraderie and spirit that define Welsh Masters Athletics.

 

Double Team Gold for Anne Dockery

Anne Dockery (W75) had a packed and impressive schedule in Madeira, showing her trademark endurance and determination across multiple events. She finished 4th in the 400m, 3rd in the 1500m, 4th in the 5000m, and produced another strong performance in the 6K cross country, earning individual bronze and team gold. Anne rounded off her superb week with the 10K road race, finishing 6th and helping her team secure another gold. A truly outstanding series of results from one of Welsh Masters’ most consistent and committed athletes.

Iris Holder (W80)

After a challenging year recovering from surgery, Iris showed her trademark resilience to claim a magnificent silver medal in the triple jump. Her performance was a shining example of perseverance and passion – well done, Iris!

 

Mel James (M80)

Mel had a stellar championship, running a season’s best in the 100m before joining the M80 4x100m relay team, who stormed to gold and a new Great Britain record. A brilliant achievement from one of Wales’s most experienced sprinters!

 

Glyn Price (M60)

Despite battling injuries, Glyn produced a heroic 9th place finish in the decathlon with 5511 points, before going on to claim silver in the pole vault. His grit and determination were unmatched – this guy is a machine!

 

Dorothy Fraser (W85)

Dorothy lit up the track with her season’s best run in the 100m, earning a bronze medal and proving that age is no barrier to excellence. Always a ray of positivity around the stadium, Dorothy continues to inspire athletes of all generations.

 

Melanie Garland (W60)

Melanie had an incredible week, narrowly missing a medal in the long jump (4.14m) before soaring to gold in the high jump (1.32m SB). She added bronze in the triple jump (8.83m), competed in the 100m, and helped the W60 4x100m relay team to a silver medal with a strong opening leg – giving her a full set of medals for the championships. Always humble, always brilliant – a true superstar representing Welsh Masters globally.

 

Barrie Roberts (M80)

Endurance specialist Barrie tackled a busy schedule, racing the 400m, 800m, 1500m, 10K road race and the 6K cross country. It was the 10K where he shone brightest, powering through a tough evening course with hills and cobbles to help secure team silver. A tremendous effort – we salute you, Barrie!

 

Dash Newington (W40)

The ever-versatile Dash was in sensational form, taking silver in the high jump, gold in the pole vault (3.65m), and finishing 6th in the triple jump with a season’s best of 11.07m. A fantastic week of performances from one of Welsh Masters’ most dynamic athletes.

 

Clare St John-Coleman (W65)

Clare had a busy and rewarding week, competing in the 100m and triple jump, where she recorded a season’s best despite a headwind. She then brought home silver in the W65 4x100m relay, anchoring the team with a superb finish. Awesome running, Clare!

 

Russell Whiting (M55)

Russell handled the rounds brilliantly to reach a thrilling 100m final, where he claimed bronze in 12.10 seconds. He also made the 200m final, finishing 5th in a strong international field – another excellent championship for Russell and Welsh Masters!

 

A Championship to Remember

From the youngest to the most senior competitors, every athlete represented Welsh Masters Athletics with pride, passion and true sporting spirit. The medals, personal bests and friendships forged in Madeira will live long in the memory.

 

Congratulations to all our Welsh Masters athletes – you continue to make Wales proud on the European stage!


*If anyone has any photos from the event please let me know or post on the WMAL Facebook site. www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk


*SOME OTHER POSTINGS ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIPS:


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*Don Hale Blog: Prestigious Silver medal for Steve Gardner at Euro... https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/prestigious-silver-medal-for-steve.html?spref=tw


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Don Hale is a former award winning investigative journalist and now a best-selling author who has created a very popular blog post linked to numerous social media sites. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2025.

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