Eric Morris has taken the lead in a quality men’s field on the first day of the Xmas 5 days yesterday, while Swedish international Sofia Olsson heads the women’s field.

Morris holds a narrow 10 second lead over young gun Julian Dent, with Swiss international David Schneider 3rd. Surprise of the day was a return to form for Peter Preston (NSW) finishing within a minute of British international David Brickhill-Jones in 6th place.

Sofia Olsson and Eva Tiselius, both Swedes, head the womens field, with the leading Australian being Grace Elson in 3rd.

Provisional Results

Results with Splits (lost)

Stay tuned for regular updates from the 5-days over the next week