After a lapse of two years the students of Medhurst College held their annual athletic sports on Saturday last in the grounds rear of the College and the masters are to be congratulated on the manner in which the long and varied programme was carried The star event of the afternoon was the final of the 100 yards dash for seniors. Four starters went away with the gun and up to the 9 yards mark, inches only separate ed them: it was at this point that Kwan Kyien-lung showed what a guand turn of speed he had in reserve and to the surprise of the visitors, he put on a spurt and broke the tape, winning the race the time was handed in, doubt was by a yard. Time, 103 secs. When expressed, as to the length of the track, which was afterwards measured and found to be correct.
Kwan Kyien-lung, the winner, is a fine specimen of an athlete and with youth in his favour there is no doubt that he will make a name for himself in the athletic world of China, for in addition, he wag the champion of the meeting for events open to seniors, with the fine record of five firsts and two thirds to his credit.
Event LI, Senior Pole Vault, was a finely contested event, Ing Loong-sing, a youth under five feet, dividing the honours with Zi Tshien, with 7 ft, 7 in, to their credit.
The champion of the junior events was Ing Tsao-lank. He finished up with no fewer than Tour firsts and three seconds to his credit. His finish in the 220 yards dash showed great judgement.
A very enjoyable afternoon was brought to a close, after the distribution of prizes by Mrs, C. G. Sparham to the successful competitors, who are to be congratulated on the splendid sportsmanship shown in all events.
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