Fantastic performances for England's race walkers in Spain

A relatively new event on the calendar, the Madrid Marcha has become the stage for exceptional racers, attracting some of the best race walkers from all over the world – including Olympic, World, and continental champions.

The England team had varying levels of experience: for some it was their England debut, and others were aiming for championship qualification. All the athletes performed fantastically in incredibly hot conditions and learnt a lot from the experience.

Athlete Abigail Jennings told us:

"It is a great opportunity to race at a high profile course, with many fans spectating. The weather conditions hindered my times a bit, but regardless, it is a fantastic opportunity to put on an England vest."

Honey-Mae Davies added:

"It was an exciting experience and the atmosphere was fantastic."

Results

• U18 Men (5k): Tim Perry – 25.49
• U18 Women (5k): Holly Salter – 29.06
• U18 Women (5k): Honey-Mae Davies – 29.48
• Senior Women (10k): Abigail Jennings – 52.38
• Senior Men (10k): Cameron Corbishley – 43.27