This past weekend two of our great up and coming young talents were chosen to represent GB juniors over at the annual competition in Mannheim, Rusciano and Jake excelled in their events and shone proudly as Godiva athletes on a bigger stage. Watch this space for these two as they continue their rise though the remainder of the season
In other news we have seen some great representation for more of our youngsters across the country, this weekend we will see the steadfast English Schools competition over in Birmingham in the new Commonwealth stadium, which we hope will be a great experience for all those who compete. And only a couple of weekends back saw the age group national championships where yet again Godiva athletes took away some really great medals and experience for them all.
English Schools
Congratulations to the following club athletes who have been selected to represent either Warwickshire or West Midlands at the English schools.
Junior Girls
- Shaiya Kenion 100m
Inter girls
- Camiah Bennett 300m
- Daniella Bleach 300m
- Imogen Lane shot putt
- Ella Wilkinson pole vault
- Eva Cassidy 80m hurdles
Senior Girls
- Monica Davidson 400m
- Naomi Jones Triple Jump
Senior Boys
- Jake Minshull 400m
- Robert Marlow 400m
- Rusciano Thomas Riley 200m
Good luck to you all.
Age Group National Champs
A number of athletes took part in the U20/23 champs in chelmsford.
The highlights were Rusciano Thomas Riley winning the 200m U20 race and Corey Nealon Richards finishing 4th in the same race.
Then not long after Jake Minshull finished 3rd in the U20 400m race.
Also competing really well were Pierce Clisham U23 1500m, Monica Davidson and Daniella Bleach U20 400m, Naomi Jones U20 triple jump.