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Welsh Master Dave Watson remains on track for further international success following his amazing recovery from a debilitating heart attack.

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*Dave Watson (*above) has achieved s ome incredible international success following his heart attack about 18-months ago, and (*below) Dave is pictured last week at the Cardiff Victory 5k race where he finished 2nd in his MV65 age cat. Welsh Master Dave Watson remains on track for further international success following his amazing recovery from a debilitating heart attack. Special Report by Don Hale.   Dave Watson, a new board member of Welsh Masters’ Athletics, tells of his survival from a debilitating heart attack just over 18-months ago, and his gradual recovery and rather incredible, return to success on the track culminating in an appearance at the recent Masters’ World Championships in Torun, Poland. *Dave Watson (*above left) on the podium after track success for Wales. The MV65 middle distance athlete has somehow defied a host of major health problems over the past couple of seasons to finally enjoy medal glory in various 800m, 1,500m, 5k, and cross-country events. He explaine