Swindon Harrier to represent England at international competition
Swindon Harrier Lucy Bull will compete for England after qualifying for the British and Irish Schools International meet.
The event is set for Saturday, July 19 at Derby.
Bull qualified for the team by winning the intermediate girls' javelin at the English Championships at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium.
This victory marked a successive triumph for Bull, who claimed the junior title a year ago.
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She also recorded a personal best of 49.98 metres, reinforcing her standing as the top U17 javelin thrower in the UK.
This achievement also placed her at 10th in the UK all-time U17 rankings.
Reflecting on her victory, Bull said: "I could not believe I had thrown it that far, but it felt good."
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She went on to say she was nervous before the competition.
Finley Byrne, another Harrier, finished fourth in the junior boys' 1500m, showcasing his progress.
Jesse Bryant also impressed, finishing sixth in the final after setting a personal best of 2:01.22.
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Newcomers Lowri Prosser and Esha Bhalerao finished eighth in the junior pole vault.
Jacob Pender debuted and finished ninth in the junior shot.
Lydiard Park Academy student Ishaq Saeed, not yet a club member, won silver in the junior boys' long jump with a personal best of 6.35 metres.
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