Big Successes At South West Schools' Athletics Championships!

On Saturday, seven King’s athletes represented Somerset at the South West Track & Field Championships held at Exeter Arena.

Rian was first to compete in the Inter-Boys' Discus, then Harriet ran her 300m heats, securing her place in the final. Esther jumped a personal best in the Senior Girls' Triple Jump to gain our first podium, a well deserved 3^rd. Millie competed in the first of her two events, the Junior Girls' Shot gaining a commendable 5^th. Kitty jumped another impressive 1.53m in the Junior Girls' High Jump. 

Isaac ran a straight final in the Junior Boys' 80m Hurdles and although he had a rusty start pulled back the race in the second half to achieve another podium place for Kings with a 3^rd place! Anya ran in the Junior Girls' 1500m, achieving a commendable 5:04 but it was a tough race with some exceptionally strong runners. The highlight of the afternoon was Millie throwing a national entry standard throw of 28.51m in the Junior Girls' Discus where she was just pipped into 2^nd place. Thank you to Mr Davies for supporting and being the King's taxi! An album of photos from the afternoon can be seen below.

?Pip Atkinson-Kennedy - Director of Sport