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New heights: Pictured (left to right) are Ironman competitor Rhys Harries and power lifter Francis Barrett

New heights: Pictured (left to right) are Ironman competitor Rhys Harries and
power lifter Francis Barrett

TWO WEST WALES sportsmen are taking their athletic prowess to the next level, with help from Daionic Pro Nutrition Shake.

Over the coming months, Cardigan-based triathlete Rhys Harries and powerlifter Francis Barrett, will be competing on the world stage in their respective sports. Later this month Rhys will head for the South of France where he will compete in the Ironman France competition in Nice. The competition will see the 27-year-old undertake a gruelling challenge which includes a 2.4 mile swim in the Mediterranean Sea, a 112-mile bike ride through the French Alps and a full marathon along Nice’s historic seafront. “The competition conditions will probably be warmer than I am used to, but I am really looking forward to it,” said Rhys, who works at Cardigan Leisure Centre. “I will be competing in two Ironman events this year, the second in Tenby in September. I am trying to raise money too for the Wales Air Ambulance who helped a friend of mine recently. People have been very generous and so far I have raised about £1,000.” He continued, “I started running five years ago as a means of getting fit, did a few marathons, and it has gone from there. I hope to start up a local triathlon club soon, West Coast Triathlon.” As part of his training programme Rhys uses Daionic Pro Nutrition Shake, which has been created by award-winning Pembrokeshire organic dairy, Trioni Ltd. Power-lifter Francis Barrett is a ski instructor at the Urdd youth centre in Llangrannog. The 24-year-old has his sights set on Welsh Counties Powerlifting competition in August, followed by the British Championships in October. Francis has been weight training since he was 16, but it is only since he was diagnosed two and a half years ago with the inflammatory bowel disorder Crohn’s Disease that he started taking his training seriously and began competing last summer. Said Francis: “I was hospitalised and lost a lot of weight because of the Crohn’s, but when I was able to start training again I found – for me – the heavy lifting seems to help suppress the symptoms, and now I am able to control my condition through diet and weight training.” Francis, who hasn’t had any surgery for Crohn’s, consulted his doctors before embarking on his training regime, and they continue to monitor his condition. “We are delighted that Daionic is helping Rhys and Francis achieve their sporting potential, and wish them the best of luck in their forthcoming competitions,” said Trioni Ltd’s sales and marketing manager, Dan Jones.

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MORE than 50 young people took part in a multi-sport taster event designed to encourage girls to get involved in new activities.

The Sport Pembrokeshire Community Clubs event was held at Fishguard Leisure Centre on Sunday (Dec 1) for pupils from Ysgol Bro Gwaun and its feeder schools, with sponsorship from Valero.

Local sports clubs and activity providers offered a wide range of sessions, including cricket, self-defence, rowing, dance, hockey, tennis, table tennis, rugby and basketball. Water for participants was kindly provided by Princes Gate.

Young Ambassadors from Ysgol Bro Gwaun also played a key role in helping the event run smoothly.

Dan Bellis, of Sport Pembrokeshire, said: “It was a fantastic evening and it was brilliant to see so many young people and coaches in attendance.

“There was a wide range of activities on offer and everyone clearly enjoyed themselves.

“We hope the girls who took part have discovered a new sport or activity and will continue their involvement with the local clubs and providers who supported the event.”

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Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup

Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.

Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.

Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.

The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.

But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

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A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

  • Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
  • Badgers 2–8 St Johns
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A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
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At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

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East Williamston10802+12572
Reynaltón11524+3558
St Johns10514+3254
Hundleton10514-254
Carew9504-2549
St Twynnells10424-3448
Kilgetty11506-4446
Badgers11317-5945
Lamphey11506-1044
Llanteg8404-541
Cosheston9315-1340

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