Athletics

Undoubtedly the highlight of the athletic events was J. Sutherland's defeat of Dunn (Aust.) in the 100 yards, and his win in the 220. In Sutherland V.U.C. possesses one of the most promising sprinters N. Z. has seen for many years. The outstanding features of his running are his strong leg drive and powerful finish, both showing the influence of careful training patterned on the methods of A. L. Fitch.

Another outstanding event was the mile, won in record time (4.22.2/5sec. ) by Shaw of C.U.C. from Kofoed of Auckland.

In the sprint hurdles Patience retained the title for Victoria, and ran second to Day (A.U.C.) in the 220 yards hurdles.

Opie of Otago was outstanding in the discus throw and shot- putting, breaking both records. Gillespie and White of Auckland both broke records in their respective events, the javelin and hammer throws, but these were not allowed owing to the following wind.

Scrymgeour of V.U.C. could only run second to Kofoed in the three miles, in the slow time of 15.172/5.

The Australian University athletes performed well in their events. Mention of their performances is made later.