MAX Evans’ stock continues to rise as one of Britain’s most exciting developing athletics stars.
The Llanidloes High School student and Maldwyn Harrier Athletics Club starlet was in action at the England U15/U17/U20 Championships Birmingham last weekend.
In good, sunny conditions in the fantastic Alexander Stadium, the recent host venue of the Commonwealth Games, Evans had another busy day of sprinting against the best athletes from across the UK as an informal British Junior Championships.
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Competing in the 100m, the youngster ran 10.68 to set a new personal best and claim gold.
Harriers coach Owen Cheshire said: “This time takes Max up to second on the Welsh all-time U17 list just behind Jeremiah Azu, the Welsh senior record holder and current Olympic athlete.”
Maldwyn Harriers are also celebrating Welsh selection for athletes Madison Hughes, Maddie Griffiths and Matthew Benson in the British and Irish Junior Mountain Running Championships on September 14th in Ireland.
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