OCEAN Grove runner James Dalton claimed a major triumph after he took out the 8km Sheepwash Classic in Barwon Heads on Saturday 26 March.
The accomplished runner won the 8km event in 27.28 and won ahead of second-placed competitor Simon Bowly, who finished in 28.38.
Dalton has been standout performer in the wider coastal region fun runs after he produced a third-placed podium finish at the Bells Bash in Jan Juc.
He finished in fourth place at both the Rip to River Classic in Ocean Grove and Mountain to Surf in Lorne to commence 2016.
Ocean Grove’s Tyron Cover came fifth with a time of 30.00.
IN the women’s 8km event, Ocean Grove raised Sarah James was the clear standout and finished in 30.29.
She finished ahead of second-placed local Geneiveve Pape, who finished in 32.44.
THE Sheepwash Classic is a major fund-raiser for the Barwon Heads Primary School.
