Congratulations to Graeme Packman who set a new M70 Club Shot Record at the Corby Open on Weds 14^th July with a Put of 10.24m. 

Despite the searing heat which was a major factor at the English Schools Athletics Championships, Bedfordshire produced their best results for several years with a gold medal, three silvers and double bronze; and a total of 14 of the team of 22 placing in the top eight whilst posting 13 lifetime best performances between them.

The overall points total of 102 was the highest for a number of years whilst the junior boys were a mere half-point off winning the trophy in the category C competition for medium sized counties.

A large contingent of the club’s junior athletes made the short journey to Sandy for our 3rd EYAL match. In the very warm conditions they produced 87 PBs (35 for the girls and 52 for the boys) and 3 SBs for the girls. We currently sit in 6th position (still awaiting results from the match at Barnet which may affect our standings).  

The U14 (93), U16 (123) & U18 (82) boys finished 3rd, U16G (115) 2nd and U14G (125) & U18W (113) 1st in their respective age group competitions.

There were some amazing Pole Vault results from the EYAL at Sandy last weekend:

Eliza 1.90m - 1st U14 girls (massive clearance at 2m but pole hit the bar)
Lois 3.25m PB - 1st U16 girls
Chloe 3m (big SB) - 1st U18 girls

Ben 3.90 PB - 1st U16 boys
Oskar 3.60 PB - 2nd U16 boys (though non-scoring as only 1 vaultee per age group)
Darian 1.90m PB - 1st U18 boys (first ever competition)

Lois, Oskar and Ben are all jumping at ESAA champs next weekend.