FOURTH in the previous round, Alex Van Ruiswyk fought on to win this week’s heat in the Adam Parker Electrical-backed Tuesday Night Series for athletes at the Flora Hill track.
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A field of 15 contested the 3000m race at Latrobe University Bendigo’s athletics complex in Retreat Road.
Racing on invitational basis, Van Ruiswyk was first to finish in a time of 10 minutes 27.68 seconds.
Runner-up was University’s Lachan Van Schaik, 10:39.35, as Bendigo Harriers’ Rossi Evans continued his fine form to be third in 10:41.92.
Fastest female was Anne Buckley from Bendigo Harriers in 12:30.53.
Next Tuesday’s racing at LUBAC includes two of Bendigo region’s relay championships.
• Results from Tuesday’s 3000m race:
Alex Van Ruiswyk 30, Invitation 10:27.68; Lachlan Van Schaik 24, University 10:39.35; Rossi Evans 53, Bendigo Harriers 10:41.92; Andrew Creer 46, Uni. 11:00.36; Trevor Kelly 58, Eaglehawk 11:01.52; Zeb Broadbent 26, Inv. 11:14.76; Peter Curtis 23, South Bendigo 11:27.95; Tony Vlaeminck 51, BH 11:42.53; Greg Hilson 48, SB 11:52.49; Aaron Norton 38, SB 12:17.99; Anne Buckley 50, BH 12:30.53; Charles Chambers 63, Uni. 13:11.73; Frances Walsh 54, Uni. 14:26.95; Garnet Rodda 68, BH 15:08.41; Craig Green 50, Uni. dnf.
