Watson was also one of Zimbabwe's top hurdlers and sprinters. In 1937 the Springbok and GRA Stakes was inaugurated for novice hurdlers and stayers respectively. He finished third in the 400 metre hurdles final after a pair of American hurdlers. The hurdlers fared poorly, many clattering hurdles, and the session was postponed after two races. He coached hurdlers and 400 meter runners, while continuing to train competitively in his event. Olympians who started with the club include Max Robertson and Gary Jennings, both 400metre hurdlers. In the 100 and 110 meter hurdle events, the fastest hurdlers use the three-step technique. The event is the leading competition for novice hurdlers. Morris trained His Song who was one of the best novice hurdlers of the period. The Springbok was inaugurated in 1937 and is the leading competition for novice hurdlers. The fastest 100 m hurdlers run the distance in a time of around 12.5 seconds. At Ayr, he faced very experienced hurdlers of the highest class. This ranks her second among German 100 m hurdlers, only behind Bettine Jahn. Persian War, Monksfield, Comedy Or Errors and Istabraq were the only other hurdlers rated higher. Campbell was one of the most consistent high hurdlers of the 80s.