Following the North Dorset Athletics Trials on Thursday 7 May, pupils on our Swim Bike Run programme have qualified for an incredible 18 events at the Dorset County Championships which will take place in June.
Head of Swimming Richard Johnson commented: “It was a really successful day with great attitude and team spirit, plus the highest number of qualifiers in recent memory.”
Last Thursday our Swim Bike Run track athletes attended the North Dorst Trials at Yeovil Athletics track. A superb team performance started with an early first place from Wilbur T in the 800m in a PB time. Wilbur quickly followed this with first in the 300m. Our Team Captain Oliver G H placed 1st in both the 100m and 200m and Haz L W grabbed two PBs with a second in the 100m and third in the 200m.
Junior sprinters followed suit with Fabian G placing first in his 100m heat and second in his 200m heat, Charlie H second in his 200m heat and Myles M third in his heat despite a stumble out of the blocks. Campbell C impressed with second in both his 100m and 200m heats, while Swyree S, Ella E-F and Iris C put in an excellent effort in very fast girls’ races with Swyree placing second in her 200m.
New arrival Paul R kept a cool head and posted a first qualifying time in the 3000m despite officials miscounting the laps and sending runners off for an extra 400m!
Richard added: “Lead coaches were optimistic about the team’s performance and were thrilled to see Bryanston pupils qualify for an incredible 18 events at the Dorset County Championships in June.
“Well done to all athletes for bringing such an infectious and positive attitude and to Bryanston’s Swim Bike Run coaches for managing teams and helping to officiate the event.”
