Veterans in medal haul

THE Namibian veteran athletics team of four members performed excellently during their recent participation in the South African athletics championships for veterans in Bloemfontein.

The best performer for Namibia was Naomi van Lill, who scooped six gold medals. She won the medals in javelin, hammer throw, discus and shot-put.Nora Schultz won silver medals in the 100- and 200-metre races.She also pocketed silver medals in the field events, which included the long jump and triple jump.Julie Bellingham scooped four silver medals in discuss and shot-put.Hennie Boshoff won a gold medal in the triple jump and also bettered the Namibian record for men from 8,77 metres to 9,25 metres.The athletes competed in cold and windy conditions at the event, which saw about 500 athletes competing for top honours.Other countries that took part were Zimbabwe and Germany.She won the medals in javelin, hammer throw, discus and shot-put.Nora Schultz won silver medals in the 100- and 200-metre races.She also pocketed silver medals in the field events, which included the long jump and triple jump.Julie Bellingham scooped four silver medals in discuss and shot-put.Hennie Boshoff won a gold medal in the triple jump and also bettered the Namibian record for men from 8,77 metres to 9,25 metres.The athletes competed in cold and windy conditions at the event, which saw about 500 athletes competing for top honours.Other countries that took part were Zimbabwe and Germany.