2002 is on the way out but Peter Kaneen (left) and Steve Partington (right) have both featured highly in Peter Matthews' 35th highly influential UK merit tankings.

Steve is ranked for the 16th time and features at number 2 at the 20km walk behind Andy Penn. Peter is ranked for the 3rd year and is credited with number 6 at the 50km walk.

Martin Aram, who is only just 19, was ranked at number 9 in his 2nd year in the rankings as he lifted the Manx record yet again. (Picture by Steve Partington).

Jane Gibson is ranked for the 4th time. She is 12th this year.

Cal Partington was ranked 7th on the strength of her win in the Northern Championships in a Manx record.

Except where stated, pictures by Murray Lambden