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On Friday 2nd July, five St Michael's athletes made the journey to Birmingham's Alexander Stadium to compete in the National Athletics Championships, having earned their spots as Kent Champions and runners-up. Competing at the venue which hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2022, pressure and excitement was high for our pupils and the competition was fierce. 

First up was Finlay S in the U13 Boys’ Long Jump. Finlay soared into the final eight with a strong jump of 4.35m, eventually finishing 6th in the country!

Next came Hugo M in the U12 Boys’ 1500m Final. The pace was blistering, but Hugo ran a smart, composed race. He stayed in the mix right to the final lap and finished with a gutsy sprint to claim 7th place in a time of 5:16. A fantastic effort in a very fast field.

Jamie D then stepped into the ring for the U14 Boys’ Shot Put. Jamie’s only been throwing the shot for a few months, but you wouldn’t have guessed it. Up against seasoned club throwers, he kept his cool and launched the 4kg shot an impressive 8.55m, finishing 16th nationally. A brilliant debut on the big stage!

Grace P took on the U12 Girls’ Long Jump where the standard was sky-high. Grace showed real focus and composure, making the final eight and then leaping to a personal best of 4.14m to finish 5th. A huge achievement and a well-deserved PB!

Finally, Zach R lined up for the U12 Boys’ 800m Final, running a year above his age group but you wouldn’t have known it. Zach ran a clever and tactical race: he hit the front on the final bend and sprinted home hanging on to finish 3rd in his heat. Across both heats, he placed 11th overall in the country which is outstanding!

More than the placings, what stood out was the camaraderie, resilience and sheer joy our athletes brought to the occasion. Competing at a national level in such a prestigious stadium is no small feat and every one of them rose to the challenge with grace and grit.

We are incredibly proud of them all. They have not only represented St Michael’s with distinction but have also inspired us with their determination and team spirit. As they all said on the way home, this is just the beginning. They are already hungry to come back stronger next year.