Hacksaws Hall of Fame
The athletes who have shaped the future of the Hacksaws
International League Winners
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Club National Championships
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Club Regional Championships
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High Jump
Diane Magne’s time with Hacksaws was brief, spanning just four seasons from S81 to S84, but it was enough to leave a lasting mark on the club’s history. Her Hall of Fame place is anchored by the women’s High Jump club record of 2.06 metres, set during her first season with the club. Twenty-five seasons later that mark still stands, making it one of the longest-surviving records in Hacksaws history. High Jump brought her greatest successes, including a World Championship gold medal and an Olympic bronze medal, while she also reached the podium in the Champions Cup and World Masters Championships.
Her achievements extended beyond a single event. Magne produced a world-record leap of 2.22 metres in the High Jump and added French national records in both the Long Jump and Triple Jump. While representing Hacksaws she collected seven gold, two silver and two bronze medals across major competitions, including victories at the World Championships, World Masters Championships, Club National Championships and Club Regional Championships. The combination of record-breaking performances, international medals and a club record that has endured for more than two decades secures her place among the outstanding athletes of the Hacksaws era.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| World Championships | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| World Masters Championships | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Champions Cup | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Club National Championships | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Club Regional Championships | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| National League 1 | 19 | 8 | 4 |
She's now a successful DJ in Benidorm, switching seamlessly from athletics clubs to nightclubs!
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Pentathlon
Louie McNally represented Hacksaws with distinction from Season 82 until the end of his competitive career in Season 90, becoming one of the club's leading combined-events athletes. His achievements were built around exceptional versatility, highlighted by a Pentathlon Men score of 4781 at the Olympic Games in Season 83, where he also produced outstanding component performances. During his time with the club he established British national records in the Pentathlon Men Javelin Throw and Pentathlon Men Discus Throw, while his performances across multiple disciplines reflected the breadth of his athletic ability. McNally also demonstrated remarkable consistency at championship level, collecting honours across domestic, masters and international competition while becoming a reliable contributor whenever Hacksaws required points in major meetings.
His medal collection was equally impressive, featuring six Individual National Championship titles, eleven Individual Regional Championship victories, four Club National Championship gold medals and a World Masters Championship title. Further success came through silver and bronze medals at the World Masters Championships and the Champions Cup, adding to a career that combined longevity with sustained excellence. When his competitive history concluded in Season 90, McNally retired having established a reputation as one of the finest combined-events competitors ever to represent Hacksaws and a thoroughly deserving Hall of Fame inductee.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Masters Championships | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Champions Cup | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Individual National Champs | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Individual Regional Champs | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Club National Championships | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Club Regional Championships | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| National League 1 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
Since retiring from athletics, Louie McNally now chairs the village planning of the summer fête and has learnt that bunting has an astonishing number of uses.
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1500 Metres
Berta Silvera became one of Hacksaws' most accomplished middle-distance athletes during her twelve seasons with the club from Season 79 until the conclusion of her competitive career in Season 90. Her greatest individual achievement came at the Olympic Games in Season 83, where she ran a personal best of 4:21.02 for 1500 Metres, establishing a Venezuelan national record while also producing the performance that underpinned the club record set during her Hacksaws career. Throughout her time with the club she was a model of consistency, repeatedly delivering high-class performances in league fixtures and major championships, while her ability to maintain elite standards over many seasons made her a central figure in the club's success.
Silvera's championship record reflected that sustained excellence. She claimed nine Individual National Championship titles and added two silver medals, while also helping Hacksaws secure eight Club National Championship gold medals and four Club Regional Championship victories. Internationally she captured a Continental Masters Championship title together with a silver medal and represented her country at both the Olympic Games and the World Championships. When her competitive history concluded in Season 90, Silvera retired having left an enduring legacy of record-breaking achievement, championship success and dedicated service that firmly earned her place among the greatest athletes to represent Hacksaws.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Masters Champs | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Individual National Champs | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Club National Championships | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Club Regional Championships | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| National League 1 | 6 | 13 | 5 |
| National League 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Since retiring from athletics, Berta Silvera now repairs traditional shepherd's crooks and believes chestnut wood improves with age.
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10,000 Metres
Marcos Teixeira brought proven quality to Hacksaws when he joined the club in Season 83 and quickly became one of its most successful endurance athletes. Across twelve seasons he built an outstanding record through consistency, resilience and the ability to produce his best performances when championship honours were at stake. His finest personal best of 30:57.49 for 10000 Metres came at the Continental Championships in Season 88, while a Marathon best of 2:15:54.58 at the Continental Masters Championships in Season 91 demonstrated the endurance and versatility that defined his career. Strong performances over 5000 Metres further reinforced his value to the club as he became a dependable scorer in both domestic and international competition.
Teixeira's achievements extended well beyond individual performances. He claimed two Continental Championship gold medals and two bronzes, added two Continental Masters Championship titles and a bronze, and collected seven Club National Championship gold medals with three silvers. Six Club Regional Championship victories and a Champions Cup bronze further strengthened an exceptional medal record. Throughout his time with Hacksaws he was a constant presence in top-level competition before his competitive history concluded in Season 94. He retired having earned a lasting place in the club's Hall of Fame through sustained excellence, championship success and distinguished service.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Championships | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Continental Masters Champs | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Champions Cup | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Club National Championships | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Club Regional Championships | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| National League 1 | 44 | 5 | 3 |
Since retiring from athletics, Marcos Teixeira moved back home and became a wildlife tracker, where no two mornings ever begin quite the same way.
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50Km Race Walk
Heather Townsley became one of Hacksaws' most dependable endurance athletes during a distinguished career that spanned from Season 79 until the conclusion of her competitive history in Season 93. Competing primarily in the 50Km Race Walk, she earned a reputation for consistency and resilience, repeatedly producing high-quality performances across league fixtures and championship competition. Her career-best performance of 4:23:03.36, achieved in the National League 1.1 in Season 85, reflected the standard she maintained throughout her years with the club. She also excelled over 20Km Race Walk, where a personal best of 1:52:04.86 further demonstrated her endurance and technical ability. Across fifteen seasons she became a reliable contributor whose performances helped strengthen Hacksaws at every level of competition.
Townsley's remarkable championship record was built on sustained success at regional level, where she captured twenty Individual Regional Championship titles alongside three silver medals. She also earned five Club National Championship gold medals, six silvers and four bronzes, while adding a silver medal and four bronzes at the Individual National Championships. Appearances at the World Championships, World Masters Championships, Continental Championships and Continental Masters Championships reflected the quality of her career. Following the end of her competitive history in Season 93, Townsley retired with a legacy of dedication, consistency and championship success that secured her place among the finest athletes to represent Hacksaws.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual National Champs | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Individual Regional Champs | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| Club National Championdhipd | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Club Regional Championdhipd | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| National League 1 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
| National League 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Since retiring from athletics, Heather Townsley became the village hall caretaker and has developed a sixth sense for finding missing teaspoons.
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10,000m Runner
Kyle McDougall has rapidly emerged as one of Hacksaws' premier endurance athletes since joining the club in Season 102. Excelling across the 5000 Metres, 10000 Metres and Marathon, he has combined exceptional endurance with consistent excellence to make an immediate impact in domestic and international competition. Performances of 13:11.93 for 5000 Metres, 29:20.80 for 10000 Metres and 2:03:30.39 for the Marathon established British national records during his Hacksaws career, underlining the outstanding standard he has reached in the sport's longest disciplines. Those achievements, together with regular success in elite competition, have already secured his place among the club's finest modern distance runners despite representing Hacksaws for only a relatively short period.
Championship competition has brought further distinction throughout McDougall's time with the club. He has claimed five Individual National Championship titles, four Club National Championship gold medals, two Continental Masters Championship victories and a Champions Cup silver medal, while also earning silver and bronze medals at the World Masters Championships. Two Olympic Games appearances further demonstrate his ability to compete successfully against world-class opposition, reflecting both his quality and consistency at the highest level. Still an active member of Hacksaws, McDougall continues to build an already exceptional career and remains well placed to add further championship success and memorable performances in the seasons ahead.
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All round Jump specialist
Rory Matthews represented Hacksaws from S96 to S105 and built an impressive record across the jumping events, with the Triple Jump becoming the event most closely associated with his success. Arriving from Bumble Bees AC, he quickly became a regular medal winner and remained a valuable member of the club for ten seasons. His best Triple Jump performance of 15.64 metres brought an Individual National Championship title and stood among the strongest marks produced by a Hacksaws athlete during that period. He also achieved notable performances in the Pole Vault, High Jump and Long Jump, demonstrating a versatility that allowed him to contribute across several disciplines.
Success came consistently throughout his Hacksaws career. Matthews collected twenty-five gold medals, eight silver medals and six bronze medals while representing the club. His achievements included thirteen Individual Regional Championship victories, six Club Regional Championship titles and three Individual National Championship gold medals. He also earned medals at Club National Championships and represented Hacksaws at the Olympic Games, World Championships, Continental Championships, Continental Masters Championships and World Masters Championships. Across a decade in club colours he accumulated forty-eight victories and seventy-one podium finishes before his competitive history came to an end in S106.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual National Champs | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Individual Regional Champs | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Club National Championdhipd | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Club Regional Championdhipd | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| National League 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| National League 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| National League 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Since retiring from athletics, Rory Matthews now organises lifts for neighbours who no longer drive and insists the conversations are worth every mile.
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3000 Steeplechase
Kaja Strøm has made an immediate and lasting impact since joining Hacksaws in Season 100, developing into one of the club’s leading distance athletes while building an outstanding record in the 3000 Steeplechase. Her arrival quickly translated into major success, highlighted by establishing the club’s 3000 Steeplechase record during Season 101 and later producing a Norwegian national record of 13:37.17. Those achievements, allied with consistent National League performances and an impressive sequence of victories, secured her place among the club’s Hall of Fame candidates despite a comparatively short spell in Hacksaws colours. Her personal bests across the 800 Metres, 1500 Metres and 3000 Steeplechase underline both her endurance and versatility.
Championship competition has brought further distinction throughout her Hacksaws career. Strøm collected nine Individual National Championship gold medals, six Club National Championship titles and three Club Regional Championship victories, while also claiming continental masters honours with a gold and bronze medal. She represented the club on the world stage at the Olympic Games, World Championships and World Masters Championships, adding valuable international experience to an already distinguished career. Still active for Hacksaws, she continues to strengthen an already remarkable record and remains well placed to add further honours, records and memorable performances in the seasons ahead.
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400 Metres
Shada Kerroum enjoyed a distinguished seven-season spell with Hacksaws between Seasons 88 and 94, establishing herself as one of the club's finest quarter-milers through sustained success at domestic and international level. A consistent performer in the 400 Metres, she also demonstrated impressive speed over 200 Metres and 100 Metres while producing a personal best of 55.45 in the National League. Her achievements extended well beyond league competition, earning selection for two Olympic Games, two World Championships and two Continental Championships, alongside appearances in the Champions Cup and the World Masters Championships. Throughout her time with the club she combined reliability with the ability to deliver on the biggest occasions.
Kerroum's medal record reflects the quality of her contribution. She secured nine Individual National Championship titles, added three Club National Championship victories and claimed three Club Regional Championship gold medals, while also winning continental honours with a gold and bronze medal. Success in the National League further reinforced her standing through numerous podium finishes for Hacksaws, helping the club compete at the highest level. Her competitive career came to an end in Season 95, closing a memorable period in which she became one of Hacksaws' most accomplished and decorated athletes through consistent excellence and championship success.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Championships | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Individual National Champs | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Club National Championdhipd | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Club Regional Championdhipd | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| National League 1 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Since retiring from athletics, Shada Kerroum emigrated to Portugal and now organises coastal walking holidays, always including a café stop with the best view.
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High Jump
Marek Brezovan enjoyed a highly successful nine-season career with Hacksaws between Seasons 83 and 91, developing into one of the club's most versatile field-event competitors. Although High Jump became the discipline that defined his contribution, he also excelled across the horizontal jumps and Pole Vault, producing personal bests of 1.93 metres in the High Jump, 6.77 metres in the Long Jump, 14.07 metres in the Triple Jump and 4.88 metres in the Pole Vault. His versatility enabled him to contribute consistently throughout league competition and major championships, while appearances at two Olympic Games, the World Championships, World Masters Championships and Continental Masters Championships reflected the standard he maintained during his time with Hacksaws.
Brezovan built an outstanding domestic championship record, collecting nine Individual National Championship titles alongside three silver medals and two bronzes, while also helping Hacksaws secure three Club National Championship gold medals, eight silvers and five Club Regional Championship victories. His consistency at the highest level made him a valuable member of the club across multiple disciplines and major competitions. Following the end of his competitive history in Season 92, Brezovan retired with a legacy defined by versatility, championship success and dedicated service, securing his place among the athletes honoured in the Hacksaws Hall of Fame.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual National Champs | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Club National Championdhipd | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Club Regional Championdhipd | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| National League 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 |
Since retiring from athletics, Marek Brezovan emigrated to Greece and became captain of a glass-bottom boat, enjoying visitors' reactions more than the scenery itself.
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Javelin Throw
Kelsey Gorski devoted eighteen seasons to Hacksaws, representing the club from Season 85 until the conclusion of her competitive career in Season 102. Throughout that lengthy spell she established herself as one of the club's most dependable throwing specialists, with the Javelin Throw providing the foundation for a career built on consistency and longevity. Her personal best of 47.06 metres came at the Individual National Championships in Season 99, while further personal bests of 49.34 metres in the Discus Throw, 45.50 metres in the Hammer Throw and 15.64 metres in the Shot Put highlighted her versatility across the throwing events. Season after season she remained a reliable performer, contributing valuable points in league competition and delivering whenever championship honours were at stake.
Regional competition became the hallmark of Gorski's distinguished career. She amassed twenty-five Individual Regional Championship titles alongside five silver medals, while also collecting five Club Regional Championship victories and seven silvers. Although national titles proved elusive, she added four Club National Championship silver medals and regularly challenged at the Individual National Championships. When her competitive history ended in Season 102, Gorski retired having earned a reputation for unwavering consistency, remarkable longevity and outstanding service, leaving a legacy that secured her place in the Hacksaws Hall of Fame.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Regional Champs | 25 | 5 | 0 |
| Club National Championdhipd | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Club Regional Championdhipd | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| National League 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| National League 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| National League 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Since retiring from athletics, Kelsey Gorski became the volunteer who arranges the chairs before every village meeting and still notices immediately if one is out of line.
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400 Metres
Nicole McLeod represented Hacksaws with distinction from Season 89 until the conclusion of her competitive career in Season 104, becoming one of the club's most dependable 400 metres athletes. Throughout sixteen seasons she combined consistency with versatility, regularly contributing across the sprint events while producing personal bests of 56.60 for 400 Metres, 25.65 for 200 Metres and 12.75 for 100 Metres. Her performances repeatedly placed her among the club's leading competitors at domestic level, while appearances at the World Under-21 Championships, Continental Under-21 Championships and the Champions Cup demonstrated that her abilities were recognised beyond national competition. She established herself as a reliable performer who continually delivered valuable results for Hacksaws across a long and successful career.
McLeod's greatest successes came in championship competition. She collected eleven Individual Regional Championship titles together with nineteen silver medals, added seven Club Regional Championship victories, and won a Club National Championship title alongside three silver and three bronze medals. Two bronze medals at the Individual National Championships further reflected her ability to compete against the country's strongest athletes. Following the end of her competitive history in Season 104, McLeod retired having earned a reputation for consistency, dedication and sustained championship success, securing a deserved place in the Hacksaws Hall of Fame.
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual National Champs | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Individual Regional Champs | 11 | 19 | 0 |
| Club National Championdhipd | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Club Regional Championdhipd | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| National League 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| National League 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| National League 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Since retiring from athletics, Nicole McLeod now organises the annual village dog show and insists every entrant deserves applause.
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Sprinter
Gracie Davidson was a sprinting mainstay for the Hacksaws, distinguished by her exceptional reliability in the 100m and 200m.
Her career high point occurred in Season 102, where she clocked a lightning fast 200m personal best of 23.83 to secure INC Bronze.
A podium regular at the highest level, Gracie’s INC record was outstanding, featuring a Silver in the 200m (Season 101), another Silver in the 100m (Season 98), and consistent Bronze finishes.
With a total of 14 career Golds running for the Hacksaws club, and a 100m best of 12.48, Gracie’s explosive speed made her a vital component of the club across five seasons.
Triple Jump/High Jump
Gary Neilson Robertson is a multifaceted powerhouse in British athletics, renowned for his remarkable consistency on the national stage.
His career is distinguished by a prolific collection of Individual National Championship medals, highlighted by Triple Jump Silvers (Season 103) and Bronzes (Seasons 102, 105), alongside High Jump Silvers (Season 102, 103) and a Bronze (Season 104).
Gary’s explosive athleticism is evidenced by his 15.83m Triple Jump and 1.98m High Jump personal bests, his TJ PB being achieved just before he joined the Hacksaws Club.
But he has done plenty since, and now at 38 years young, he is a premier master athlete who continues to excel against all ages.
His elite status is further cemented by strong performances in Masters competitions, including top-five finishes at both the World and Continental Master Championships.
Decathlete
Lev Romanyshyn brought world-class combined-events ability to Hacksaws and quickly became one of the most accomplished multi-event athletes ever associated with the club. Originally developed in Ukraine, he arrived at Hacksaws in S82 after spells with several prominent clubs and immediately strengthened the club’s combined-events programme. His place in the Hall of Fame is secured through the Decathlon Pole Vault club record of 4.11 metres, set in S82, but that achievement tells only part of the story. Romanyshyn was the holder of ten Ukrainian national records, including the decathlon record of 9,013 points, and possessed exceptional all-round ability across every discipline. His career produced 20 gold, 8 silver and 7 bronze medals, including Continental Junior gold and international championship medals at U21 and masters level. Few athletes have arrived at Hacksaws with such an impressive résumé, and his influence on the club’s combined-events tradition was immediate and lasting.
200m Sprinter
Gabrielle Leighton is an elite sprinter specialising primarily in the 200m, where she has consistently competed at the highest global levels. A mainstay of the Hacksaws national and international squad, her career has been defined by explosive speed and appearances in major international finals, including 4th place at the Olympic Games, 6th place at the World Championships and silver at the World Masters Championships.
Domestically, she is a multiple-time Great Britain Individual National Champion in the 200m and has also claimed podium finishes in the 100m. She also enjoyed success in the Polish National Leagues and Cups, regularly securing victories.
Career Highlights:
Olympic Games: 4th Place (Season 99)
World Masters Championships: Silver Medalist (Season 104)
Individual National Championships: Multiple 1st Place finishes (200m)
World Championships: 6th Place (Season 101)
Best Times:
200 Meters: 23.25 (Olympic Games, Season 99)
100 Meters: 12.19 (National Championships, Season 103)
Although her career is beginning to wind down, she still has opportunities remaining, including the Champion’s Cup. A true globetrotting legend of the sport, she will be greatly missed when she finally hangs up the spikes.
10,000m Runner
Chloe Laird was a long-distance specialist whilst competing for the Hacksaws, defined by her majesty in the 10,000m and Marathon.
Her career peaked in Season 100, where she secured INC Gold in the 10,000m, whilst later clocking a personal best of 34:42.31 at the Continental Championships.
A master of championship pressure, Laird also claimed INC Silver in the Marathon (Season 100) and 10,000m (Season 102).
Also, with a Marathon best of 2h:36:43 and a strong 4th place INC finish in Season 103, her 14 career Golds across all competitions cemented her status as a premier endurance force for the club.
400m Runner
Anthonius Smits brought consistency, professionalism and national-level success to Hacksaws over nine productive seasons with the club. Arriving from Ste-Gemmes in S82, he quickly established himself as one of the leading quarter-milers in the squad and secured his place in club history with the male 400 metres record of 48.42 seconds in S83. Smits enjoyed remarkable domestic success, collecting 13 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze medal during his career, with much of that success achieved in highly competitive Dutch national championships. His personal best of 48.07 seconds showed that his club record reflected genuine quality, while strong performances over 200 metres demonstrated his sprinting versatility. Smits remained competitive throughout his career, regularly appearing at Continental and World Masters Championships while continuing to challenge for national honours. His longevity, consistency and record-breaking achievements make him a worthy Hacksaws Hall of Fame inductee.
100m Sprinter
Aristea Piattella brought elite international sprinting talent to Hacksaws and left behind one of the most impressive records of any athlete inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame. Although her time at the club was brief, she immediately established the female 100 metres club record of 11.46 seconds in S85 and added further prestige to the Hacksaws record book. Piattella was a World Record holder in the 18–21 age category for 200 metres and also held the Italian national record of 21.89 seconds, confirming her status as one of the premier sprinters of her generation. Her medal collection was extraordinary: 32 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze medals, including three Olympic gold medals, multiple Continental titles and World Championship silver medals. Few athletes have combined speed, championship success and international recognition so effectively, making Piattella one of the most distinguished athletes ever to represent Hacksaws.
200m Sprinter
David Livingstone has established himself as a dominant force in the GB 200m, consistently delivering elite performances across his 6 seasons whilst at Hacksaws Club.
A standout 200m specialist, David’s career is defined by his incredible record at the Individual National Championships (Great Britain), where he secured three prestigious 200m titles (Seasons 102, 104, and 105) and second places in the interim.
His versatility shines through with Regional titles in the 100m, 200m, and 400m, highlighting his range.
With a lifetime best of 22.42s and a peak of 1150 points, David’s consistency in the National League and his appearance at the World Championships cement his legacy as one of the club’s most decorated sprinters. And he's not finished yet. Watch this space...
Triple Jump
Eloise Brewster has raised her stature since joining the Hacksaws, being an elite athlete, particularly dominant in the Triple Jump. Her career highlight is securing the Individual National Championship for Great Britain in Season 104 with a leap of 11.06m.
While she consistently places high in regional competitions - boasting multiple wins in South London for both Triple Jump and High Jump - her peak performance came in Season 103, where she recorded her best distance of 11.32m, earning a silver medal at the National Championships. Brewster’s record speaks for itself, and her presence in the National League and Champions Cup marks her as a high end competitor, who still has more to give.
Watch this space!
400 Metre Hurdles
Eric Gamble represented Hacksaws from S96 to S104 and built his Hall of Fame credentials around the men’s 400 Hurdles club record of 57.40, established in S98. Eight seasons later the mark remains in the club record book and stands as the achievement that secured his place among the club’s leading hurdlers. The 400 Hurdles became the event most closely associated with his career, although he also achieved success in the 110 Hurdles. His performances carried him into national, continental and world-level competition while competing in Hacksaws colours.
Across his time with the club, Gamble collected seventeen gold medals, eight silver medals and one bronze medal. His achievements included seven Individual National Championship titles, four Club National Championship victories, five Club Regional Championship titles and a World Masters Championship gold medal. He also added a World Masters silver medal and regularly reached the podium at major domestic competitions. Among his most notable championship performances were victories at the Individual National Championships, Club National Championships and World Masters Championships. Supported by a long-standing club record and a substantial medal collection, Gamble assembled a career that consistently delivered success for Hacksaws before his competitive history came to an end in S104.
20Km Race Walker
Joseph Cunningham has represented Hacksaws since S95 and has become one of the club’s most successful race walkers. The 20Km Race Walk has been the foundation of his achievements, producing success at regional, national and club level over more than a decade in Hacksaws colours. His personal best of 1h:34:11.54, achieved at the Individual National Championships in S106, stands as the finest performance of his career to date. From his early appearances at World Under-21 and Continental Under-21 competitions through to Olympic participation and national championship victories, Cunningham has steadily built a record of achievement that places him among the club’s strongest endurance athletes.
His medal collection reflects that sustained success. Cunningham has won eighteen gold medals, fourteen silver medals and seven bronze medals while representing Hacksaws. Those achievements include five Club National Championship victories, eight Individual Regional Championship titles and four Club Regional Championship gold medals. Particularly notable was his Individual National Championship victory in the 20Km Race Walk during S106, achieved while still an active athlete. He has also represented the club at the Olympic Games, Champions Cup and major age-group international competitions. With more than a decade of success already behind him and his career still continuing, Cunningham remains one of the most accomplished active athletes in the Hacksaws Hall of Fame candidate list.
Discus Throw
Gáspár Rezák spent seven seasons with Hacksaws from S88 to S94 and established himself as one of the club’s most successful throwing-event athletes. His Hall of Fame qualification is founded on the men’s Discus Throw club record of 67.77 metres, set in S92. Fourteen seasons later the mark remains in the club record book and continues to rank among the most enduring field-event records held by Hacksaws. Discus Throw was the centrepiece of his career, but he also competed successfully in the Shot Put and Javelin Throw, producing strong performances across multiple throwing disciplines during his time with the club.
Championship success accompanied those performances. Rezák won nineteen gold medals, four silver medals and one bronze medal while representing Hacksaws. His achievements included ten Individual National Championship titles, six Club National Championship victories and three Club Regional Championship gold medals. He also represented the club at the Olympic Games, World Championships, Continental Championships, Champions Cup and World Masters Championships. His best performances included 67.77 metres in the Discus Throw and 66.12 metres in the Javelin Throw, while repeated success at national level made him one of the most decorated throwers of his era. His competitive history concluded in S96.
Marathon Runner
Harley Doris, now retired, was a premier endurance athlete with an exceptional record in the Marathon. A prolific multi-time medallist at the Individual National Championships (INC) for the Hacksaws club, Doris has secured five silver medals and one bronze across his six seasons whilst with us.
While dominant regionally with numerous South London titles, Doris also excels on the global stage, representing Hacksaws and Great Britain at the Olympic Games and World Championships.
Harley's best performance occurred in Season 100, clocking a blistering 2h:10:55.12 in the National League
Doris also displays impressive range, as he also consistently placed in the top five nationally for the 5000 Meters.
Doris still holds the Marathon record for the Hacksaws with a time of 2h:10:55.12.
He's now running a pub in Brixton :)
Long Jump Specialist
Kyle Roberts is a premier long jumper for the Hacksaws, defined by his four-season Gold medal streak at the Individual National Championships (Seasons 99–102).
His career peak came in Season 99, hitting a best distance of 7.56m at the Olympic Games.
A dynamic and agile athlete, he also secured golds in Triple Jump and Pole Vault at regional levels.
As he transitioned into Master categories in Season 103, his consistency remained elite, earning a Continental 5th place. With 16 career golds and a legacy of domestic dominance, Roberts was a cornerstone of the Hacksaws’ success.