Regional Bronze Caps a Strong Summer for Athletics
It has been another excellent summer for our athletics programme, with strong performances across multiple age groups and competitions providing an impressive demonstration of consistency, depth, and high level performance.
Now in its fourth season, the programme’s focused and structured approach to training, alongside closer integration with the PE curriculum and a growing strength and conditioning offer, are clearly delivering real dividends and helping to build a more consistent pathway for Eltham athletes as they develop.
That progress has been particularly evident in competition this summer. At district level, both the Year 8 and Year 9 girls’ teams were crowned Cambridge Cup champions – excellent results which reflect not just individual ability, but growing competitive resilience within the squad.
At representative level, ten Eltham athletes were selected for London Schools, testament to the strength of the programme and its ability to prepare pupils to compete beyond school fixtures.
In team competitions, four of our squads reached the Regional Finals, underlining the depth the programme is now building across year groups. The highlight came from the Intermediate Boys (Years 9 and 10), whose composed performances earned them a well-deserved bronze medal against strong opposition, a great result which both speaks to current quality and sets an important benchmark for future squads to build upon.
Alongside these results, we are seeing a noticeable shift in culture within the group, as the programme continues to cultivate a powerful team ethos. Our athletes are increasingly bringing together their own drive for individual excellence with a sense of collective responsibility towards team success, in an environment where performance, commitment and support go hand in hand.
With younger athletes already showing great potential and many continuing to improve year on year, there is real optimism about what the programme can achieve next.
Head of Athletics, Edd Thorogood, said:
“Consistent training, strong S&C provision and athletics embedded within the PE curriculum are driving sustained progress and regular success at regional level.”
Top performers: Regional Track & Field Championships
A number of athletes made significant contributions at the Regional Championships, each scoring 30 points or more for their teams in highly competitive and consistent performances:
Beulah K. – 42 pts
Giuliana G. – 39 pts
Odette A. – 37 pts
Izzy M. – 36 pts
Tom F. – 36 pts
Toby B. – 36 pts
Stefan C. – 36 pts (on debut)
Amee D. – 35 pts
Rupert S. – 35 pts
Michael A. – 34 pts
Leo D. – 33 pts
Peninah O. – 33 pts
Dara L. – 33 pts
James M. – 33 pts
Max T. – 32 pts
James R. – 32 pts
Chiamaka C. – 32 pts (on debut)
Raf R. – 30 pts
Well done to all, and here’s to great future success!
