Success for Harriers at England Athletics National Age Group Champs in Birmingham
Young hurdlers Harrison McConnell amd Darcie Benson had an excellent weekend at the England Athletics National Age Group Champs in Birmingham.
U15 Harrison came through the heats to qualify for his first national final of the 80mH, finishing 7th overall.
U15 Darcie, in a highly competitive field of 44 athletes, had semis to contend with in the 75mH and followed up her 3rd place in the heat with 4th place and a new lifetime best of 11.77 in her semi.
Both are coached by Lee Farleigh.
U17 Olivia Steer was 4th in the final of the 1500m.
U17 Sophia Ingham had a busy weekend, with 6th in her heat of the 100m, 7th in TJ final and 9th in the LJ final.
U15 George House was 8th in the final of the 800m.
U15 Jack Thornhill was 6th in heat of 100m and 5th in heat of 200m
This national champs provides great experience in an international setting for our young athletes, with all having met the strict entry standards.
Well done to all.