{"id":62686,"date":"2025-02-28T12:35:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T12:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/?p=62686"},"modified":"2025-05-16T12:53:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T12:53:47","slug":"watch-multi-generational-south-yorkshire-orienteers-take-part-in-endcliffe-sprint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/02\/28\/watch-multi-generational-south-yorkshire-orienteers-take-part-in-endcliffe-sprint\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Multi-generational South Yorkshire orienteers take part in Endcliffe sprint"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>South Yorkshire Orienteers (SYO) hosted an all-ages sprint event at the University of Sheffield, Endcliffe Campus on Wednesday evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The oldest participant, Monika Cooper, is 79 years old and still enjoys the event after years of participating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said: \u201cI was the British Night champion when I was 60. I will continue orienteering. It is my biggest hobby.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the evening of February 26, organisers divided participants into different courses and routes according to varying age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different check-in points along the way, and every group has a different map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pauline Tryner, the club development officer said: \u201cWe conduct safety tests every time to ensure the race goes smoothly. 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