Swindon's Lucy Bull seals victory on international debut
The event took place at the British & Irish Schools' Championships in Derby, where Bull, fresh from her triumph at the English Schools Championships, showcased her talent.
Her throw of 47.02 metres marked her fourth best of the season, maintaining her position as the top-ranked athlete in the UK U17 category.
Reflecting on her experience, Bull expressed her excitement: "It was crazy and I still cannot describe how good it was to represent England.
"It was such a massive experience that I will never forget."
She added that the competition was enjoyable, despite challenging conditions.
In other notable performances, Olly Hughes, representing Wiltshire, achieved a personal best in the 3000 metres, breaking the ten-minute barrier with a time of 9:57.33.
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Ellie Charlesworth also excelled, clocking 11:09.25 in the U15 girls' race, slashing 23 seconds off her previous best.
Alex Leak secured his third consecutive personal best in the U17s 800 metres with a time of 2:02.12, while Dylan Necrews recorded a personal best of 2:14.39 in the U15s 800 metres.
With the England Athletics U17 Championships on the horizon, Bull aims to extend her winning streak further.
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