Manx Team Narrowly Miss Out on More Medals This Afternoon

Wednesday, 6 October 2010 01:00

Double Trap Pairing Finish Fifth

The Island narrowly missed out on more medals this afternoon following the bronze Mark Christian secured in the 40km cycling points race this morning.

The Isle of Man’s double trap pairing of Tim Kneale and Jake Keeling came close to increasing the medal tally when they finished in fifth place this afternoon.

27 year old Tim is ranked no.2 in Great Britain with 38 year old Jake the current New Zealand Double Trap Champion

They ended up just three clays behind bronze medallists Malayasia.

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