2nd July 2005

AAA UNDER 20 CHAMPIONSHIPS - BEDFORD

Outstanding weekend for Stoke AC youngsters "Emma Jackson secured a bronze medal in her first AAA U20 championships in a hard fought 800m. Just 1.6 seconds separated 1st and 4th place.  Emma recorded a time of 2:06.6 in the final just 0.1 seconds slower than her best in a hand timed race.  Emma will now travel to Morocco next week to represent Great Britain at World Youth Championships in the 800m which takes place 13-17 July.  This is Emma's first international vest and everyone at the club wishes her a successful debut".  Alan Morris Alex Nelson also gained a bronze medal in the 100m, running 10.34 and continuing his outstanding recent form. Pole Vaulter Alex Williams was another bronze medalist behind former Stoke star Steven Lewis who took gold. Alex jumped 4.40m and looks an excellent bet to succeed Lewis as champion next year. Day 1 and Day 2 reports from UK Athletics