UK School Games Press Release
7th – 10th September 2006
South West Athletics team
The first ever UK School Games, hosted in Glasgow, were a great success for the South West athletics team, finishing fourth overall.
The South West team produced 10 personal best performances. The status of the event itself allowed athletes to raise their game, aided by the ideal weather conditions and the fast blue surface of the Scotstoun stadium.
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GOLD |
Phil Norman |
1500m Steeple Chase |
4:20.58 |
Devon |
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SILVER |
Tony Hillier |
Pole Vault |
4.35 (PB) |
Avon |
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Simon Merrill |
100m Hurdles |
13.06 (PB) |
Avon |
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Sophie Upton |
Pole Vault |
3.56 (PB) |
Wiltshire |
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Andrew Coury |
Shot Putt |
16.53 (PB) |
Avon |
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Katie Knowles |
3000m |
9:57.43 (PB) |
Cornwall |
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BRONZE |
Jessica Burns |
1500m |
4:38.44 |
Devon |
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Sophie Skinner |
300m Hurdles |
44.14 |
Devon |
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Katie Wickman |
Discus |
36.98 |
Somerset |
Special mention must go to Dan Cook who finished 4th in the 100 metre wheelchair event, aged only 12 years old.
All the athletes were accommodated in an athletes’ village and got involved with the opening & closing ceremonies. High profile speakers included Sir Steve Redgrave and Dame Kelly Holmes, who gave an insight into what it takes to become an Olympic Champion.
As the curtain drew to a close in Glasgow, next years UK School Games will be hosted in Coventry. The South West team will be aiming to get into the top 3.
For more information go to: www.ukschoolgames.com
Or contact: Richard Gwyn – Performance & Development Co-ordinator
rgwyn@englandathletics.org
01392879733 / 07920532558
