The races were captured in great detail by an Echo photographer 15 years ago. See if we got you on camera.The races were captured in great detail by an Echo photographer 15 years ago. See if we got you on camera.
The races were captured in great detail by an Echo photographer 15 years ago. See if we got you on camera.

Nine pictures of the Ashbrooke Road relay races in Sunderland in 2009

By Chris Cordner
Published 10th Jan 2024, 15:20 BST
Updated 11th Jan 2024, 10:29 BST

Runners galore in these 2009 scenes

The Ashbrooke Road relay races were keenly contested 15 years ago.

Were you there when the Echo photographer turned up to film the keen runners in 2009.

Here are nine photos which show contestants setting off, handing over to colleagues and supporting their pals.

See if you can spot a familiar face.

Here are nine photos which show contestants setting off, handing over to colleagues and supporting their pals.

These young runners can't wait to get going in the next leg of a relay race.

5. Waiting for the baton

These young runners can't wait to get going in the next leg of a relay race.

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Doing their best at the 2009 Ashbrooke relay races.

6. Giving their all

Doing their best at the 2009 Ashbrooke relay races.

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A changeover during a relay 15 years ago, with plenty of support on the sidelines.

7. Teamwork in action

A changeover during a relay 15 years ago, with plenty of support on the sidelines.

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The relay race in action . Share your own memories of these scenes.

8. Ready for the changeover

The relay race in action . Share your own memories of these scenes.

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