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The Commonwealth Youth Games

What better way to start the festive season than to look back on an event that brought nothing but cheer? The 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games which were held on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, the first ever Games to be held in South America, certainly brought that festival feel. With an Opening Ceremony full of colour, energy and carnival vibes, the first night set the tone for a brilliant few days of competition.
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Podcast #55: Commonwealth Youth Games offers glimpse of next generation

In the latest England Athletics podcast, Commonwealth Youth Games gold medallists Maddie Down and Phoebe Gill join Team Leader Scott Grace and podcast host Alex Seftel to reflect on their experience in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Terrific Thursday for Team England at the Commonwealth Youth Games

As the curtain falls on the first ever Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in the Caribbean, Team England’s athletes can look back on the week with pride. There were PBs, Championship records and medals a plenty, and the final day of the track and field competition was no exception.
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Medals galore on the third day at the 2023 Trinbago Commonwealth Youth Games
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Middle distance magic and 400m medals for England on Day 2 of the Commonwealth Youth Games

Day 2 saw English interest in the 1500m finals, men's 400m Hurdles semis, both one lap flat finals and the men's long jump final. And Day 2's session of action resulted in a 1500m bronze for Lyla Belshaw.
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Issy Boffey reflects on the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games

Despite this being her first year as a senior athlete, Issy Boffey (Luke Gunn, Enfield & Haringey/Birmingham Uni) already has an impressive list of titles to her name.  Not only did she become British Champion over four laps of the indoor track earlier this year, Issy also has multiple European gold medals to her name from both the U20 and U23 Championships.  She was also part of the winning England Team at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas.  Issy placed a fantastic 4th in the final of the 800m.
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Team England statement on long jumper, D'mitri Varlack

England Athletics (through UK Athletics) has been working with World Athletics on an eligibility issue regarding Team England long jumper D’mitri Varlack.
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Sprinters impress on Day 1 of the Trinbago Commonwealth Youth Games

Day 1 of the highly anticipated athletics and para-athletics action at the Commonwealth Youth Games saw 13 of the 31 Team England athletes kick-start their campaigns and they did so in style. Team England secured a superb four medals, two gold and two silver.
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Thea Brown and Teddy Wilson named Team Captains for the 2023 Trinbago Commonwealth Youth Games

Team England are pleased to announce their athletics Team Captains for the 2023 Trinbago Commonwealth Youth Games. Congratulations to Thea Brown and Teddy Wilson.
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Commonwealth Youth Games Team Update

Mia Walker has been called up to Team England’s Athletics squad for the upcoming Trinbago Commonwealth Youth Games to compete in the 400m Hurdles.