4-match Northern League returns after 2 years
The Manx side was leading throughout most of the event at Witton Park in Blackburn by around 30 points.
However, after issues with the relay races at the end of the day, team IOM ended up runners up by just 4 points.
Individually, multiple athletes got themselves new Personal Bests during the event - it's the first Northern League competition back after a 2-year absence.
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