The Future Stars
Hit Sheffield
Some of the country's hottest
young athletics talent are catching their breath after competing at the
English Schools Championship in Sheffield.
It's said to be the greatest schools' sporting event anywhere in the
world.
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The mighty Don Valley stadium
was home to this fantastic sporting spectacle -The 73rd. Track & Field
Championships.
Athletes from all 44 counties took part over the two-day programme,
which is the equivalent to an incredible THREE Olympic athletics events! |
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Well Done, Jimmy Dunne!
Local lad, Jimmy Dunne, from
Reddington Drive, Langley did us all proud by coming joint 2nd. in the
under 15's Junior Boys High Jump.
Jimmy went to The Holy Family School and is now studying at St.
Joseph's.
He achieved his personal best at the event by clearing 184.1 meters. |
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ENGLISH SCHOOL'S
ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION |
Established in 1925, the ESAA is
dedicated to promoting the enjoyment of athletics in schools, thus
enhancing the moral and physical welfare of children, by providing the
right environment so that hidden talent can be discovered and visible
talent can be encouraged. It achieves this aim by organising some of the
premier events in the Country, and by running an award scheme for pupils
of all ages.
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Most of England's senior athletes,
including the likes of marathon marvel Paula Radcliffe, have come up
through the Schools system. "The start that the English Schools gave me
has helped me all the way through my career," said Paula.
In fact, Great Britain's Olympic team in Sydney 2000 included no fewer
than 34 former ESAA champions.
If you missed out on this this year's showpiece final, be sure to grab a
piece of the action next time round. |
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