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Not bikes, but.... - thewitch - 01-05-2007
Congratulations to Gail Griffiths (Musson) on being selected to represent the Isle of Man at the Island games on Rhodes in July. The full story is on http://www.manxathletics.com.
Two years ago Gail and David missed the Southern100 to see the Games on Shetland, and now she's a team member.
Given the few years she has been competing, and (dare I say it) her age, this is an amazing achievement, and she has worked SO hard for this. She deserves all the success she gets. Well done, Gail... you're a star... again!!
- Noddy - 02-05-2007
Nice one Gail, - you show'em how it's done :wink:
("You'll never beat the Iris...MANX")
- David Griffiths - 03-05-2007
Full details of the Isle of Man team is at http://www.iomathletics.co.uk/island_games.htm , and the official event website is at http://www.rhodes2007.info/
I'm exceptionally proud of Gail's achievement in reaching the Island Games, after only a couple of years of really serious running. The Island Games is held every 2 years, and has developed into a marvellous event since its inception here on the Isle of Man in 1985. 25 islands from all over the world compete in a 'mini-Olympics' involving 14 sports, which now gets considerable press and TV coverage. Rhodes will be a great place to be, but perhaps not for the distance runners as it will be VERY hot and humid. A total contrast from the Shetland Islands in 2005!