National Athletics Championships 2019
After observing four separate weather reports throughout the week building up to the 19th, over 700 children from 151 schools around the country impressively competed in the ISA National Athletics Finals on Wednesday (19th June) at Alexander Stadium in beautiful conditions. Children from age 9 – 16 put on a real show of outstanding athletic ability, exemplary attitude, and sportsmanship that was well placed within an international sports arena that in the past has been graced by the likes Mo Farah and Jess Ennis.
The 2019 championships were officially opened by Hannah L from Midlands (St Edwards), she paraded the 1948 Olympic Torch and Steve Backley's 1992 British Record-breaking javelin after her monumental record-breaking 41.66m throw at the ISA championships in 2018.
Spectators were blessed with some remarkable performances and in total fifteen national records were broken.
Discus Throw Year 7 Girls Ellie M. Rookwood School 29.96 23.19 F. Baker (London South) 2015 NR
Shot Put Year 7 Girls Poppy T. Adcote School for Girls 09.61 09.31 F. Wilkes (Midlands) 2009 NR
Discus Throw Year 8-9 Girls Claudia K. Claires Court School 29.11 28.66 NR
Long Jump Year 4 Boys Joseph M. Ursuline Preparatory School Essex 4.14 4.09 NR
Long Jump Year 4 Girls Mia F. Reddam House Berkshire 4.13 3.89 Willow S. (London West) 2018 NR
Long Jump Year 5 Girls Florence C. Finborough School 4.30 4.23 A. Bailey (Midlands) 2011 NR
Long Jump Year 10-11 Boys Max E. ACS International School Hillingdon 6.14 5.97 H. Bolden (London West) 2015 NR
150m Year 6 Boys James B. Steephill School 18.97 19.42 Powell (Midlands) 2017 NR
200m Year 8-9 Boys Ben H. Princethorpe College 23.51 23.55 P. Chinda (London North) 2017 NR
300m Year 10-11 Girls Bea G. Ipswich High School 41.06 41.40 Z. Benton (East Anglia) 2015 NR
400m Year 10-11 Boys Ben B. Heathfield Knoll School 0:50.38 0:50.50 NR
600m Year 4 Boys Jack D. Radnor House Sevenoaks 1:50.70 1:53.40 L. Bigg (London South) 2010 NR
600m Year 5 Girls Hannah L. Alton School 1:50.01 1:50.53 K. Atkinson (East Anglia) 2017 NR
800m Year 8-9 Girls Ava L. Scarisbrick Hall School and College 2:15.95 2:18.29 Ava L. (North) 2018 NR
Regardless of all the outstanding individual and team performances, the day must be remembered for the achievements of all who were there. To qualify for this event is a remarkable achievement and one that every competitor should be very proud of.
Eventually, all the points were accumulated and despite a strong challenge from the North, the eventual overall winners were London West who defended their 2017 crown. All the team results can be seen below and all event results can be found by clicking on the following link: http://bit.ly/2Igu3h4
| # | Junior Girls | Junior Boys | Senior Girls | Senior Boys | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ISA London West | 101 | 110 | 206 | 196 | 613 |
| 2 | ISA North | 74 | 80 | 161 | 150 | 465 |
| 3 | ISA London South | 83 | 105 | 95 | 178 | 461 |
| 4 | ISA East Anglia | 91 | 76 | 142 | 150 | 459 |
| 5 | ISA Midlands | 49 | 71 | 155 | 165 | 440 |
| 6 | ISA London North | 42 | 49 | 122 | 125 | 338 |
| 7 | ISA South West | 86 | 68 | 84 | 67 | 305 |
