A teenage sprinter has been crowned U14 national 200m champion after taking first place at a UK-wide competition.
13-year-old Harriet Willows, of Cowes, clinched gold at the Schools Athletics National Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.
She won her heat in 27.25 seconds and secured the title with a 27.26-second finish in the final.
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Harrriet said: "I am really proud to win gold. I won bronze at the nationals last time I competed and as my new year resolution I set out to get gold this time."
Her win is a significant milestone after previously taking bronze, and her determination to reach the top step of the podium has now been realised.
The young athlete’s success has been attributed to her hard work, dedication to training and determination, with coaches, family, and her school in Ryde all sharing in the celebration.
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