Moreover, the Inter Girls have followed suit, having a very impressive season as well. The standout performers here have been Kate Hall, who equalled the 100m record, and Rebecca Ousby, who broke the 200m record which had previously stood for 16 years. Becci qualified for the County Championships in the Triple Jump and the 200m and should be setting her sights to progress further in the coming years. Lizzie White came a very respectable second in the 1500m at the County Championships, yet again illustrating the strength and stamina of an exceptionally talented athlete. A mention must go to Yemi Sawyerr and Kiana Portman in 1500m and Natasha Thornton in the Shot Put and Discus – all of whom show great promise for next season. Wilf Nokes and Jesse Daybell have had strong seasons, giving each other a run for their money in the 100m & 200m. Wilf also stood out in the Long Jump, having qualified for Avon County Schools. A special mention must also go to Jesse for winning both the 100m & 200m and setting a sports day record in the 200m. Toby Thurston put in good performances in the Shot Put, and has made dramatic improvement in the Discus. Ben Crowe, Gordon Ip and Sam James made up the rest of the senior team in the middle distance events.
Gordon has transformed into a middle distance runner in recent years, and has been to almost every meet since he started in Year 10. Ben has continued his good form in the longer distance events as well as doing well in the middle distance. Sam James has also competed well in the middle distance events, however what he is more proud of, is the amount of questionable music he has on his iPod, which he plays every week! Ken Odo has been an outstanding Vice Captain and has had a great season in the Shot Put and the Discus, coming very close to the county qualification standard. Sarah Saunders has yet again not failed to impress. Dominating every Javelin and 200m competition, her athleticism has left spectators in awe. Jessie Davies has gone from strength to strength, with a new found love for arguably the most gruelling event, the 400m, for which she also qualified for the county championships and set a new school record.
FINAL COLOURS AWARDS A mention must go to one of the longest standing members of the team, Liv Hart, who has no mercy for her 800m opponents. Fellow leavers, Olivia Pope, Charlotte Penney, Niamh O’Sullivan and Anya Le Monnier have also contributed to the senior girls’ success. Vice Captain Lucy Rowlands has had an excellent season. Not only does she lead by example but she is a talented athlete as well. She qualified for the County Championships in the 200m, leaving her opponents behind on the bend.
A very succuessful season, with 10 records being broken
Livi Gauntlett is one of the school’s best ever athletes and is currently ranked in the top five for the Under 20s in the UK in the 100m Hurdles. She also came 2nd in a Loughborough International meet, and I am sure she will continue to excel when she moves to America next year. Livi currently holds five school records in the 100m and Hurdles. Charles Fraser has continued to provide support, inspiration and guidance to all athletes in the squad, and has competed in a variety of different events this year, showing his diversity and selflessness.
COLTS COLOURS Kate Hall Rebecca Ousby Charlie Webb Joshua Brace HALF COLOURS Gordon Ip Olivia Pope Olivia Hart Emma Narbett Ken Odo Eddie Narbett Jesse Daybell Wilf Nokes Jessie Davies Lucy Rowlands FULL COLOURS Livi Gauntlett Sarah Saunders Charlie Fraser VICTOR LUDORUM Joshua Brace VICTRIX LUDORUM Livi Gauntlett