Oswestry Olympians ladies lead the way in the North Wales Cross Country series.

There was a magnificent turnout from Oswestry Olympians for the most recent race in the series.

A new venue at Whitford in the grounds of Mostyn hall provided a challenging course in cold and very muddy conditions.

Ryan Stokes led the way for the men, with a battling run to finish 23rd while James Pickering and Tim Tansley worked well together to gain finishes in the top 50.

Border Counties Advertizer: The Oswestry Olympians’ men’s team at Mostyn Hall.

The Oswestry Olympians’ men’s team at Mostyn Hall.

In the ladies race, Charlotte Hunter once again led the way in 11th closely followed by Nicola Shipp in 12th who was also first over 45 female to cross the line.

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Lou Williams, Claire Lloyd and Lou Woolcock grouped well all finishing within the top 25 while Yvonne Hill won the women's over 55s category.

Border Counties Advertizer: Ryan Stokes in action at Mostyn Hall last weekend.

Ryan Stokes in action at Mostyn Hall last weekend.

With three races down and two to go in Colwyn Bay and Oswestry in early 2023 the Olympian ladies' team sit in first position in both the seniors and veteran leagues.

The men are battling it out with Deeside to retain third position in the seniors' league.

Border Counties Advertizer: Athletes take on the challenging water jump at Mostyn Hall.

Athletes take on the challenging water jump at Mostyn Hall.

Men: 23rd, Ryan Stokes, 29:04; 48th James Pickering, 30:28; 49th, Tim Tansley 30:47; 69th Charlie Woolcock, 32:12; 70th Evan Roberts, 32:25; 72nd, St John Ashworth 32:39; 75th Ian Lowe, 32:51; 82nd, Tony Forster. 33:26; 86th, Steve Jones 33:35; 98th, Brian Rothera 34:12; 99th, Dave Newton 34:19; 100th, Mike Kirk 34:31; 102nd, Dale Walton, 34:42; 115th, Arren Roberts 35:46.

Border Counties Advertizer: Lou Williams in action.

Lou Williams in action.

Ladies: 11th, Charlotte Hunter, 20:49; 12th, Nicola Shipp, 20:54; 14. Louisa Williams 21:12; 22nd, Claire Lloyd 21:47; 23rd, Louise Woolcock, 21:47; 37th, Yvonne Hill 23:12; 62nd, Ali Tickner 24:32; 63rd, Susie Hancock 24:43; 69th, Julie Davies, 25:26; 77th, Tania Brandon, 26:42; 84th, Liz Pickering, 27:29; 95th, Rebecca England, 28:49.