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Leweston Athletes Shine at European Championships

Ten Leweston students proudly represented Great Britain at the European Biathle, Triathle, and Laser Run Championships held in Funchal, Madeira, from 2-7 July. Dominating the medal table in all three competitions, the GB team showcased their exceptional talent, with Leweston school athletes delivering outstanding performances and securing a plethora of well-deserved medals.

A big congratulations to:

  • Izzy K (Prep 6) - crowned European Champion in the U13 Biathle and L:aser Run, Gold in the mixed Triathle and Laser Run relays, team Gold in Biathle, and Silver in the Triathle and Laser run.
  • Josh H (Year 11) Bronze in the U17 Triathle, team Gold in the Triathle and Laser Run.
  • Elizabeth D (Prep 4) team Gold in Triathle and Silver in the Laser Run girls relay.
  • Archie P (Prep 4) took Silver in the Laser Run boys relay. 
Full School Results:

Biathle

U11 Elizabeth D -  8th

U13 Izzy K - European Champion and Team Gold

U13 Henry M - 20th

U17 Josh H -  9th , Jay C - 14th

 

Triathle

U11 Elizabeth D - 5th and Team Gold, Archie P - 17th, William M - 19th

U13 Izzy K 4th and Team Silver, Lara P - 7th, Sadie L - 11th,  Henry M - 16th

U17 Freya D - 16th

U17 Josh H - Bronze 3rd and Team Gold, Jay C - 5th

Triathle and Biathle

Triathle Relay

U13 Izzy K - Gold European Champions

U17 Josh H - 4th with relay partners

 

Laser Run

U11 Elizabeth D - 6th, William M - 14th, Archie P - 16th

U13 Izzy K - 1st and Team Silver, Sadie L - 10th, Lara P - 12th, Henry M - 20th

U17 Josh H - 6th and Team Gold, Jay C - 16th

Laser Run

Laser Run Relays

U11 Archie P - Silver boys, Elizabeth D -Silver girls

U13 Izzy - Gold mixed relay

A big well done to Freya for boldly stepping up to compete in the U17 category despite being in her first year of U15. A special mention goes to Jay, who battled through a broken arm in April with unwavering determination and resilience to participate in the event. Further congratulations to Sadie, Lara, William, and Archie for bravely representing GB for the first time, a valuable experience for all athletes and showcasing a promising future for Leweston School's talented athletes.

Congratulations to all the school athletes who proudly represented GB at the European Championships, with the entire GB team now setting their sights on qualifying for the World Biathle and Triathle Championships.