Great results at Reykjavík Games
A small team of athletes represented England at the Reykjavík Games this weekend; strong performances from all athletes resulted in medals and indoor PBs.
England Team Leader Hayley Hemmings said:
"The Reykjavík Games is a dynamic competition which allowed our athletes to be competitive early in the season. The trip enabled the athletes to experience an international event focusing on travel and performance. We wish all athletes luck in the upcoming English and British Championships."
Results
Women
- Mabel-Rose Scales (Hercules Wimbledon AC, Deirdre Elmhirst): 2nd in high jump with 1.71m (SB)
- Georgina Scoot (Torbay AC, Reuben Jones): 1st in long jump with 5.96m
- Saskia King (Blackheath & Bromley Harriers AC, Linford Christie): 1st in 60m with 7.50 (SB), and 3rd in 200m with 24.92
Men
- Dylan Bhatti (Gloucester, Justin Smith): 1st in 60m with 6.91 (PB)
- Sam Wright (Chelmsford AC, Lukasz Zawila / Simon Hemmings): 1st in long jump with 7.07m
- Harry Beard (City of Sheffield and Dearne AC, Greg Beard): 2nd in U18 shot put with 16.72m
- Ethan Kirby (City of Norwich AC, Joe McDonnell): 2nd in 400m with 49.94 (PB)
- Zachary Dunne (City of Norwich AC, Kyle Bennett / Jane Clarke): 4th in 1500m with 3:51.16 (SB)
- David Chapman (City of Sheffield and Dearne AC, Charlene Thomas): 1st in 200m with 27.13
Photos of Saskia, Dylan and David: Hlín Guðmundsdóttir, Iceland Athletics