Dramatic end to ChilliFM North East Grudge Race.

The competitive nature of some ChilliFM North East staff members reared it's ugly head at the St Helens Athletic Carnival last weekend.

There may have been blood. There was definitely grass stains. There was drama. The result is in dispute.

ChilliFM North East on-air announcer Nicholas Greer and Promotions Manager, Hayley Beaumont had a minor argument about who might be fastest over the 120meter Gift distance at the Carnival. Nick had no doubt. Hayley had a smile.

Tasmanian Athletic League officials kindly agreed to add them to the field in the 'Footballers Gift'... and this is how it panned out.

Nick had a not-so-quiet 'conversation' with officials about his handicap, insisting that Chloe shouldn't be getting a head start. Armed security stood by in case things escalated, and both runners agreed to start off the same mark.

Seconds before the start, Hayley tells Nick that she used to run competitively. Nick... and the footballer behind him react as you would expect.

Handicaps sorted... combatants set themselves. A mixture of confidence and apprehension on Nicks face. Hayley still smiling.

Hayley jumped away to an early lead. Nick a picture of concentration... Hayley still smiling.

Lead consolidated, Hayley get's into her stride, taking another half metre out of Nick.

Nick claws back some ground. Hayley smiling. Nick not so much. Both making good ground on 'the sock'.

Nick draws level. 'The sock' continues to lead, but the gap is closing. Hayley still cruising. How much more does she have?

Nick, now ever so slightly in front, but is he at his limit? The sock still holds a handy lead. Hayley maintaining form like a pro. Probably smiling.

Brimming with confidence, Nick takes a cheeky look sideways... and that... is where it all comes unstuck! Note Nick's right foot lightly clipping the inside of the opposite knee. Throwing him off balance.

The result was an inelegant tangle of arms, legs... and other body parts that would have been better housed in long trousers. The question of who is fastest remains unanswered. For those that are interested, the sock was disqualified, having arrived at the finish-line solo... again. Could anyone in the St Helens area please take a look behind or under their sofa for a grey sock with orange stripes and return it to the East Coast Swans Football Club.

Thank you so much ChilliFM North East for helping to make a great Carnival even better.

Please thank Hayley and Nick for being such good sports and let Nick know that vinegar is a very effective way to remove grass stains! See you next year.

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