Youngsters from Wishaw high school return from annual sports event with impressive haul of medals
The annual North Lanarkshire Schools Athletics Championships at Crown Point Stadium in Glasgow resulted in an impressive haul of medals for St Aidan's High pupils.
Despite the miserable weather with rain pouring down all day, the S1 to S3 pupils were outstanding in their events, their conduct and the way they cheered each other on throughout the day, bringing 13 medals back to the Wishaw school.
Miss Cairns, PE teacher, said 'Their determination, sportsmanship, and team spirit were a real credit to our school.'
S1 pupil Sam Shipwright was outstanding on the day, winning two gold medals and beating numerous club level athletes.
S1 Highlights:
Sam Shipwright – Gold in both the 200m and Shot Put
Lena Skrzydlewska – Gold in the 800m and Silver in the Long Jump
Tyler Turnbull – Silver in the High Jump
Ross Murphy – Bronze in the Triple Jump
S2 Highlights:
Martha Steel – Bronze in both the 800m and Triple Jump
Abdul Lawrence – Bronze in the Shot Put
Calum Toohey – Bronze in the Javelin
S3 Highlights:
Xander Boslem – Gold in the Triple Jump
Maria Brailescu – Silver in the 200m
Shay Mullen – Bronze in the Javelin
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