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Two Leweston Athletes Crowned National Laser Run Champions!

Written by Mr Flaherty | Leweston Head Pentathlon Coach | Sep 18, 2024 8:56:21 AM

Over the weekend of September 13 to 15, Leweston School proudly saw 11 of its athletes compete in the National Schools Laser Run and National Open Laser Run held in Deeside, North Wales. The competitors participated in the age groups based on their school years from the previous academic year, as the qualifiers were determined during that period.

Our athletes achieved remarkable success. A huge congratulations to Elizabeth D (Prep 5) and Izzy K (Year 7) for being crowned National Champions! Additional congratulations to Henry M, Lara P, Katrina S, and William T for securing Bronze medals. The Prep 4 boys clinched Team Gold, while the Prep 6 boys proudly took home Team Bronze.

Full Leweston results:

Prep 4: Elizabeth D 1st,  William T 3rd, William M 4th, Archie P 5th , Joe T 10th , Team Gold

Prep 6: Izzy K 1st, Henry M 3rd, Aidan K 10th , Danny B 13th  , Team Bronze

Year 7: Lara P 3rd

Year 8: Katrina S 3rd

 

In the afternoon, the athletes transitioned to the National Open event, where they competed in slightly longer distance categories based on their age groups. The results were:

U11: Elizabeth D 3rd, William M 4th, William W 7th, Archie P 9th, Joe W 12th ,Team Silver

U13: Izzy K 1st , Lara P 3rd with team Gold

U13: Henry M 7th, Aidan K 11th, Danny B 12th , Team Bronze.