R.A.F. Cardington on Saturday 05/03/1955 3 Miles (Youths)
Pic credit:H W Neale
The tenth Youth's English Cross-Country Championship took place at RAF Cardington in Bedfordshire.
Northern Youth's champion Alan Cocking (Bramley & District Harriers) retained his title over a heavy three miles course in 17:42. Cocking beat the Southern champion Rowland Langridge (South London Harriers) after a spirited fight. Third place went to W Heiberg (Woodford Green AC).
The team title was won by South London Harriers who beat Manchester Lads Club by 25 points with Portsmouth AC third.