The British team selectors have dealt Seb Rodger from Eastbourne a severe blow after his brilliant 400 metres hurdles victory at Birmingham on Sunday. Although he was still just outside the Olympic standard he achieved the European standard and three hurdlers, all of who Seb beat have been nominated for the European Championships and Rodger has […]
Matt Smith takes Silver
Some fine performances by BHASVIC’s Matt Smith, in the South East Schools Combined events championships at Lee Valley, saw him gain a place in the National finals in September. Competing in the Senior (U19) Decathlon Smith started well with a personal best of 11.9s in the 100 metres. He followed this with a useful 6.36m in […]
More Medals for Sussex at British Champs
A tremendous weekend at the British Championships and Olympic Trials at Birmingham saw three wonderful titles for Sussex athletes. To add to Rob Mullett’s steeplechase crown from Saturday Seb Rodger from Eastbourne ran the race of his life in difficult conditions to win the 400 metre hurdles crown with an inspired sub fifty second run […]
Mullett retains his title and his Rio hopes
Rob Mullett took a step closer to Olympic selection at Birmingham yesterday when he retained his British 3000m steeplechase title. Mullett, who became the only British athlete to gain an Olympic qualifying standard so far this season back in May, finished two seconds clear of Tom Wade (Aldershot) in 8:41.67. Mullett’s victory was eased when […]
Seeking a trip to Rio – – – – The weekend
Yet another hectic weekend for Sussex athletes with the South East School’s Combined Events championships at Lee Valley, the Upper Age group third round matches of the Youth Development League and overshadowing all the British Championships at Birmingham incorporating the Olympic and European Trials. There are several Sussex athletes hoping for seat on the plane […]
Sussex Schools team – Southern Athletics League
A full team of sixty athletes has been selected to compete in the England Schools Championships at Gateshead next month with nearly one third of the athletes having achieved a National, instead of just an Entry Standard. They may be reserves called up to serve if any of the selected athletes gain selection for the […]