SWANSEA University was the latest location to host the annual Celtic Games Athletics International fixture over the weekend, with the youngsters having the opportunity to compete against their Scottish and Irish counterparts.
On a stunning summer Saturday (Aug 6) with excellent views down next to the Mumbles, the Under 16s and Under 18s Welsh team, along with the Welsh Development team, put in a good performance in front of their families, friends and the locals who had come down to contribute towards the success of the day.
Two of those who took part were Great Britain’s international athletes, recently home from competing at the European Youth Championships.
There was another strong turnout from the Athletics Ireland team, resulting in them winning this year’s match with Scotland finishing in second and Wales third, their only winning age group trophy coming in the under 16 boys.
Wales won sixteen events in total and saw a few records broken on the track and in the field.
The Dyfed district saw eight athletes in action at Swansea. There were event wins for James Tomlinson in the Discus (54.54m) and Lucy Davies in the 1500m steeplechase (5.07.24). Also in the 2000m Steeplechase Ben Thomas finished second (6.19.15), and Abbie Williams ran the 3000m (10.04.27) Elsewhere on the field, there were strong performances from Danielle Jones in the Shot (10.64m) personal best for Joe Worrall in the Discus (49.24m) Lauryn Davey jumping in the triple jump (10.81m) and Carwyn Morris throwing 52.71m in the Javelin.
Each and every member deserved their Welsh vests after a successful few months and were congratulated on their achievements.
They will all be looking to be involved and selected in the Games again next year, which will be held in Ireland in August 2017.
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