Summer Success for Border Harriers Athletes
Impressive performances have seen a number of individual medals for Border Harriers & AC athletes this season, with a strong focus on field events.
June began with the North of England Under-18, Under-20 and Senior Outdoor Championships at Hull’s Costello Stadium, four athletes won medals:
- Joshua Reibbitt – Gold U20M Hammer Throw
- Erin Barry – Gold U20W 1500m
- Callum James – Silver U20M Javelin Throw
- Ben Nutter – Bronze SenM 1500m
Later on in June, the U14/U16 North of England Champs in Leigh where another medal was won:
- Georgina Gaunt – Bronze U16G High Jump
In July, the English Schools Championships took place in Birmingham:
- Freddie Strong – Bronze High Jump (Inter Boys)
In August, the Scottish Athletics age group championships took place in Grangemouth, where two Border Harriers were successful:
- Amelia Fisher – Gold U16G Hammer Throw
- Callum Hames – Gold U20M Javelin Throw
- Amelia Fisher – Silver U16G Discus Throw
Finally, on the same weekend, the England Athletics Combined Event Championships took place in Bedford, where Freddie Strong was champion:
- Freddie Strong – Gold U16 Octathlon
