Cheetah’s Harding and George Run Fastest Times in Canada

Hodson Harding, running for the Coquitlam Cheetahs, ran the 400m in 49.62, which placed him second at the University of Washington Indoor Open on February 14. This is the fastest time in Canada this year for youth aged athletes (16-17 years old). Harding is the reigning High School Champion in the 400m. Harding was beaten by his club mate, Benjamin Ayesu-Attah, who won the event in a time of 48.93. Ayesu-Attah is now ranked second in Canada for athletes under 19 years old. Also achieving a number one Canadian ranking for Youth aged athletes is Nathan George who was third in the 200m in a time of 22.54. Cheetah athletes had an outstanding day with all results listed below and their national ranking is also listed.

Name .. Event .. Time .. National Indoor Ranking
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Women-Senior
Liza Whitehead ....... 60m ....... 7.79 ... 17th
Liza Whitehead ...... 200m ...... 25.51 ... 11th
Women-Youth
Esinam Ayesu-Attah ... 60m ....... 8.00 ... 16th
Esinam Ayesu-Attah .. 200m ...... 26.43 ... 11th
Miranda Menzies ..... 800m .... 2:27.47 ... 19th
Miranda Menzies ..... Mile .... 5:39.12 .... 3rd
Erina Cho ........... Mile .....5:47.06 .... 4th
Erina Cho .......... 3000m ... 11:42.45 .... 9th

Men-Junior
Ben Ayesu-Attah ..... 400m ...... 48.93 .... 2nd
Men-Youth
Hodson Harding ....... 60m ........7.39 ... 28th
Hodson Harding ...... 400m .......49.62 .... 1st
Nathan George ....... 200m ...... 22.54 .... 1st
Nathan George ....... 400m ...... 50.32 .... 3rd
James Linde ......... 200m ...... 23.50 ... 10th
James Linde ......... 400m ...... 53.43 ... 16th
Tunji Taylor-Lewis ... 60m ....... 7.49 ... 42nd
Tunji Taylor-Lewis .. 200m ...... 24.78 ... 49th
Lawrence Viola ...... Mile .... 4:39.38 .... 2nd
Brendan Wong ........ Mile .... 4:58.78 .... 5th
Brendan Wong ........3000m .... 9:47.71 ... 20th