INVERCLYDE Athletic Club’s development of young athletes gained additional approval recently at the young athletes’ indoor league at the Emirates Indoor Arena in Glasgow.

Following from the success of the cross country runners, it was the turn of the track athletes to shine. Under-20 Shaun Tonner led the team and set the standard with dominant victories in the 60m and 200m.

In the 60m, the technique needs to be spot on as the race is over in the blink of an eye.

As the gun set the athletes off, it wasn’t long before Shaun was leading his competitors across the line for victory in a time equalling his best. In the 200m it was a show of dominance as he exploded from his blocks to pass athletes on his outside approaching the back straight, running clear before powering down the home straight for an impressive victory in 22 seconds.

Equalling Shaun’s dominance in the under-20 age group, Evie Semple hit the front in the 400m after the first 50 and increased the distance over the competition.

Approaching the second lap of her race, she moved through the gears to record victory in a new best, setting her up well for the outdoor season.

Drew McIntyre, competing in the under-17 category for the first time, lived up to his pocket rocket reputation to run clear and victorious over 60m, recording a new best of seven seconds.

Connor Malley, returning after a well-deserved lay-off, got back to winning ways as he raced clear in the 60m and equalled Shaun’s double with an excellent 200m run which puts him back to the top of the sprint tree.

With IAC being at the fore, Robyn Kelly fought hard during her 300m and as she approached 150m to go she came to life to run through as another clear Inverclyde winner.

In the under-13 age group, Nuala MacCheyne continued her rich vein of form with a tactical 800m gaining her team maximum points.

In addition the competition is used as a platform to allow athletes to explore new events and competition arenas, with Scott McDonald and Scott Hannaway taking full advantage to record fine performances to allow coaches to progress their development.

There were personal bests in other events, with Robyn throwing herself to a new high jump best of 1.40m. Ashley Lewis, who has tested herself over all distances and field events, can now add new levels of ability to her shot put and team-mate Stephanie Docherty lowered her 60m below nine seconds.

Full details are available from www.inverclydeac.co.uk