Rachel Mortimer and Michael Lambert established records last Saturday at the Harry Jerome Indoor Games held at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
Mortimer won the midget women’s 1,200 (3:56.54) meters and in the process shaved four seconds off the previous record established in 2014 by her VR teammate Kate Sokolowski. Mortimer set a blistering early pace that saw her open up a 50-meter lead but with 200 meters to go the Valley Royals athlete had to fight hard to hold off a fast closing field. Mortimer’s performance earned her selection as the meets outstanding midget women’s performer and was presented with a wristwatch for her accomplishment.
Michael Lambert was also a record setter at the meet as the 17-year old won the Youth Division High Jump with a leap of 1.95 meters. Lambert’s winning jump easily eclipsed the former record of 1.80 meters established in 2013 and gave notice that this multi event athlete will be a threat in a number of events come the outdoor season.
One of the tightest races of the meet saw Tanner Geary place second in the junior men’s 1500 meters (4:16.63) with team teammate Kristian Biela in fourth (4:15.72). These were a good performances for the two club athletes as they have had very little experience at indoor competition.