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NEW WEBSITE FOR WELSH MASTERS ATHLETICS - AND VIDEO PROMO. ** *SEE OUR PROMOTIONAL VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/2s26rmG3yrs Following several months of intense development work, by a hard working team of running enthusiasts, Welsh Masters Athletics Ltd, have now confirmed the launch of their new and updated website, which been wonderfully created by the website manager Juliet Sidney, a highly respected website designer, and top international veteran athlete. www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk It now offers a comprehensive presentation of news updates, events, previews, results, records, event standards, special features, and much much more.  This new site covers a multitude of running events, including cross-country, track & field, road racing, fell racing, parkrun, and every type of associated competition. There are also opportunities to represent Welsh Masters Athletics in regional, Inter-Area, and international competitions, in addition to options to run for Great Britain. There is an

*Llyr ApGeraint-Roberts pictured in the lead in his GB vest during the Duathlon. Llyr claims worthy top-ten finish for Great Britain at European Sprint Duathlon in Italy. Report by Don Hale. North Wales Road Running veteran Llyr ApGeraint-Roberts enjoyed a superb run for Great Britain last weekend in the Veteran’s MV50 European Sprint Duathlon Championships in Italy, and claimed an excellent Top-Ten finish. The international all-rounder was even leading the pack at one stage but admitted to a slight mishap during transition which pushed him back, but he recovered well to eventually claim a prestigious 8th place overall. Held in Carole, which is about 50km from Venice, his split times included 16 minutes and 35 seconds for the first run of about 5k, and 36.20 for the cycle ride, with 11 minutes for the second run. After the event Llyr confirmed: “I was really pleased, but it could have been higher if I hadn’t had trouble getting my feet into my bike shoes during T1 transition, but I’ll