Leweston Students Excel at European Championships

From 5-9 November, nine Leweston students proudly represented Great Britain at the European Biathle, Triathle, and Laser Run Championships in Alanya, Turkey. Across five days of intense competition, our athletes demonstrated exceptional determination and skill, contributing to the GB team’s second-place finish in the overall medal table.

Leweston athletes delivered outstanding performances. Izzy W and Esme L were crowned European Champions in the Female Laser Run Relay. Izzy W also achieved medals in every event - 1 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze. Leweston students in total were awarded a total of 24 medals: 4 gold, 14 silver, and 6 bronze! 

The full list of Leweston results:

Biathle:

• U13: Henry M – 18th
• U15: Lara P – 22nd
• U19: Jay C – 19th
• U19: Izzy W – 2nd (Silver), Esme L – 8th (GB Team Silver)

Biathle Relays:

• Izzy W – Silver (Mixed Team)

Triathle:

• U13: Henry M – 22nd
• U15: Izzy K – 7th, Lara P – 14th (GB Team Silver), Sadie L – 23rd, William P – 30th
• U17: Freya D – 11th (GB Team Silver)
• U19: Izzy W – 3rd (Bronze), Esme L – 5th (GB Team Gold)

Triathle Relays:

• U13: Henry M – 4th (Boys Relay)
• U15: Izzy K – 3rd (Mixed), Lara P & Sadie L – 5th (Female Team)
• U17: Freya D – 4th (Female Team)
• U19: Esme L – 2nd (Girls Relay Team)

Laser Run:

• U13: Henry M – 17th
• U15: Izzy K – 2nd (Silver), Sadie L – 13th (GB Team Silver), Lara P – 19th
• U17: Freya D – 10th (GB Team Silver)
• U19: Izzy W – 2nd (Silver), Esme L – 9th (GB Team Gold)

Laser Run Relays:

• U13: Henry M – 4th (Boys Team)
• U15: Izzy K – Silver (Mixed Relay), Lara P & Sadie L – Bronze (Female Team)
• U17: Freya D – 3rd (Female Team)
• U19: Izzy W & Esme L – Gold (Female Team, European Champions)

Leweston Athlete Medal Summary:

• Gold: 2 Team Gold, 2 Relay Gold
• Silver: 3 Individual, 8 Team Silver, 3 Relay Silver
• Bronze: 2 Individual, 4 Relay Bronze

This success reflects the determination and resilience of our athletes, many of whom raced daily in tough conditions on a challenging course against top European competitors. We extend our thanks to the Turkish Pentathlon Federation for hosting such a well-organised event and making the GB team feel welcome.