This Wednesday brings a spectacular solar eclipse, with the UK seeing a partial eclipse. An interesting fact, eclipses have played a fascinating role in science — a solar eclipse in 1868 led to the discovery of helium, while the 1919 eclipse helped provide evidence for Einstein’s theory of relativity.

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SBH Showcase
This weekend we hosted our SBH Showcase, which saw some stand out performances which I have noted below
Quad Kids – Q1 Quad Kids 75m –  Michael Kelleher U12B 11.47 (1), Jack Andreas Kapetanios U10B 12.06 (2), Arlo Bleu Wilkies-Turpie U8B 14.87 (2), Q2 Quad Kids Vortex – Leo Walker U10B 28.80 (2), Reyan Surendran U12B 26.40 (3),  Q3 Quad Kids Long Jump – Ariel Cedar U14B 3.55 (2), Q4 Quad Kids 600m – Rafi Rubenstein U12B 2:04.44 (2), Reyan Surendran U12B 2:13.27 (3), Michael Kelleher U12B 2:13.30
Open – T02 Junior 600m – Rian Varia U12B 1:51.28 (1) PB, Alexandra Horobets U12B 1:54.35 (3), Ruby Konviser U12G 1:56.83 (4), F01 Mens Discus – Chukwuma Ononogbu U18M 56.58 (2), Greg Thompson SM 55.43 (4) T03 2×100 – Delphine Diers W55 15.10 (2), Georgina Warmate U14G 14.18 (3), Jacob Lim U16B 12.23(2), Seth Saunders U14B 12.28 (3), Eugene Riza 11.69 (2) PB, Micah Forbes SM 11.48 (1) SB, Chinwe Iwunze SW 12.53 (2), Dami Adekunle U14G 13.09 (3) F02 Long Jump – Dami Adekunle U14G 4.80 (1), F03 Mens High Jump – Akin Coward 2.10 (1), T10 Mens 100 – Zachary Bindon-Goss U8 (2), Naylah Adeeko U14G 28.21 (3), Tatsu Owen Sm 23.70 (1) PB, Micah Forbes SM 23.15 (3), T11 Womens 100m – Tami George U20 11.69 (1), Makayla Brai-Aloye 11.85 (2) PB, T12 Open 400m – Adanna Mazinwosu u20 59.67 (3), Mens 400m – Jubril Adeniji SM 49.05 (1) SB, Jay Palmer SM 50.03 (3), T15 800 – George Cooke U16B 2:29.79 (2), Daniel Murray U14B 2:30.10 (3), Taha Cockerell 2:15.00 (2), T18 200m – Ella Appiah-Spick 29.56 (1) PB, Ayotunde Alfonso 29.61 (2), Riley McNally U16G 28.86 (1), Dami Adekunle U14G 27.78 (2), Naylah Adeeko U14G 28.21 (3), Tatsu Owens SM 23.70 (1), Micah Forbes SM 23.15 (3),  F05 womens High Jump – Lily Holt SW 1.70 (1), Rebecca Wheeler-Henry U23W 1.65 (3).

Holly Ryan also ran 11.88 U18 Club Record in round 1 of our showcase 100s.
*Highlights are based on top 3 finishers – full results will feature in next week’s results section once published on power of 10.
In addition, this was big effort for all those involved in the organisation and run up to the event, so a huge thanks to all those who gave up many hours for the smooth running of this event.

Photography by Liviu Enache

Birmingham European Championships
For Athletic fans, this week has seen the kick off of the European Championships in Birmingham. So far we have seen some exciting fixtures including the mens 5000m which saw Jakob Ingebrigtsen display his return to fitness with his first race, and win, after struggling with an achilles injury over the past 17months.
The athletics continues throughout the week with some of our own Shaftesbury Athletes including Kimani Jack, Zharnel Hughes, Kristian Imroth, Emily Newnham, Lina Nielsen and Ebuka Nwokeji – we wish you all a great championship.

SBH Open & Club Championship
Details and entry can be found below for the next fixture at the end of the month –

Monday 31 August (Bank Holiday) – SBH Open & Club Championships @ StoneX (entry via open track here)
Including: Quadkids 75m, Quadkids Vortex, Quadkids Long Jump, Open High Jump (U12+ Club Champs), Open Pole Vault (U14+ Club Champs), Quadkids 600m, Open 2x100m (U14+ Club Champs), U12 2x75m (Club Champs), Open 2 x 100m (U14+ Club Champs), Open Long Jump (U14+ Club Champs), Open U12 2x75m (Club Champs), Open 800m (U14+ Club Champs), Open U12 600m (Club Champs), Open 200m (U14+ Club Champs), Open U12 150m (Club Champs), U12 Long Jump (U12 Club Champs), Open 70H (Club Champs), Open 75mH (Club Champs), Open 80mH (Club Champs), Open 100mH (Club Champs), Open 110mH (Club Champ), Open 400m (U18+ Club Champs), Open 300m (U16 Club Champs), Open 1500m, Open Shot Put (U12+ Club Champs)

A note from John Kelly on the retirement of Geoff Morphitis
After close on 60 years dedicated service, Geoff is now retiring from all his Club roles. Throughout this long period, Geoff has been central to SBH as we transitioned from a minor Southern Counties outfit into one of the UK’s most prominent Clubs. Geoff has undertaken any number of key administrative positions, has served as team manager in the NAL and other leagues, and still found time to act as a coach. It is safe to say, that without Geoff, we would not be the Club we are today. At some point in the near future, we will arrange an event to celebrate Geoff’s immense contribution.
Over the last few months, Geoff has been gradually handing over his roles to the other members of the Club. Finally, he is relinquishing his position as Club Treasurer and passing on his duties to Richard Samuel. During this transition, there may be a slight lag period as we go through the process of changing the name(s) on the Club Bank accounts etc. We expect any delays to be short-lived, but if you have any queries, you can contact:

Club Treasurer: Richard Samuel (richard.samuel1@btinternet.com) (Tel: 07837583610),
Club Secretary: Philip Cunningham (billylow@ntlworld.com)

Best Regards, John Kelly, Chair SBH (john.kelly@lshtm.ac.uk)

Volunteers’ appeal
Finally, we are once again appealing for more licensed officials and volunteers to support our StoneX fixtures.
If you are interested in getting involved and would like to find out more, please speak to James or Helen, or contact us at info@shaftesburybarnet.co.uk. Your support makes a huge difference in helping us continue to deliver successful events.

Shaftesbury Alumni

A tribute to Andy King
This week we received some sad news of the passing of Andrew (Andy) King, who died on 23 June 2026, aged 66.
Andrew King, who competed for Shaftesbury in the 1970s and 1980s, died on 23 June at the age of 66, having being diagnosed with a brain tumour in April. His best performance in a Shaftesbury vest was probably 59th in the English National Cross-Country of 1987 – in the days when the senior men’s race was still run over nine miles. Growing up in Queensbury, he had started running for Shaftesbury while still at school at Haberdashers, as did Roger Simons, Julian Goater, Stuart Moore and many others. On the track he ran 3000m steeplechase in the British Athletics League – when Shaftesbury took a depleted team to Edinburgh he was also induced by Geoff Morphitis to do the high jump “for the points”. Over the years he also ran for Oxford University and Tipton Harriers. After a doctorate in medieval history, he trained in Birmingham as a physiotherapist, specialising in neurology, and worked for the NHS in Leicestershire. He taught at Coventry University, and three years ago became a lecturer at Liverpool University – he was still doing park runs in Birkenhead Park earlier this year. The funeral is at Landican Crematorium, Wirral, on 17 August.

Words by Tim King, Andy’s brother

🎉 This Week’s Birthday Celebrations 
Happy Birthday to those celebrating this week: Lucia Casalenuovo (10 Aug), Holly Light and Lily Beckford (11 Aug), Laddie Shaw (13 Aug), Daniel Dubras (14 Aug), Jaian Saunders and James Lancaster (15 Aug),  We hope you all have a fantastic birthday and a wonderful year ahead! 🎂

Hugh Richards 80th Birthday
In some celebratory news, I am happy to share the below extremely impressive Shaftesbury Barnet Harrier theme Birthday cake in celebration of Hugh Richards 80th Birthday, party held on 8th August in Dorset.

The SBH team L-R Richard Samuel, Julie Samuel, Dave Bedford, Phyllis Starkey, Ann Dryden, John Dryden, Hugh Starkey, Hugh Richards.

Calendar
Here’s what’s happening over the next few weeks other than your usual coached training sessions.

August
16/08/26 EYAL –  StoneX Stadium (Juniors) T&F
22/08/26 NAL Championship  – StoneX Stadium (Seniors – Team Selection) T&F
23/08/26 North London 10km – StoneX (Open) R
31/08/26 SBH Open & Club Champs – StoneX Stadium (Open) T&F

September
06/09/26 EYAL Final – TBC (Juniors) T&F
12/09/26 NAL Championship final – Oxford [TBC] (Seniors – Team Selection) T&F

Further ahead..
10/10/26 Met League – Claybury (open) XC
14/11/26 Met League – Trent Park (open) XC *note the venue has recently been updated
05/11/26 Met League – Uxbridge (open) XC
16/01/27 Met League – Welwyn Garden City (open) XC
13/02/27 Met League – Horsenden Hill (open) XC

*Where possible club events should be prioritised, however I have included other local events which may be of interest.
Key: T&F = Track, R= Road XC = Cross Country

Full Results
*All results featured in the newsletter are taken from Power of 10. Occasionally, there may be a slight delay between a competition taking place and the official results being published. If you think I’ve missed your result or achievement, please do let me know and I’ll make sure it’s included in the next newsletter.

Latest Results

Saturday 8 August
Fastest Parkrun of the week:
Mens: Aidan McAvoy U20 16:21 (1) Oak Hill Park
Womens: Chloe Wilkinson SEN 20:39 (22) – Ally Pally
Parkrun Highlights:
Andrew Wallace V35 18:13 (2) SB – Inch Beach parkrun
Euan MacKenzie SEN 19:21 (4) SB – Wallaceneuk parkrun
Stuart Singer V65  23:04 (41) SB – Oak Hill parkrun

Wednesday 5 August
Watford Harriers Open Graded Meetings
Mens 3000m: Adam O’Gorman, 8:45.45 (2) SB
Mens 800m: Aaron Hidalgo-Hudi, 2:04.79 (14)
Womens 800m: Emilia Economu, 2:26.98 (10), Helena Agholor, 2:32 (7)

Sunday 2 August
Don Turner U14s Inter-County Match, Walton
Womens 100m: Naylah Adeeko, U12, 13.00 (1), Dami Adekunle, U14, 13.17 (3). Mens 100m: Zachary Ononye, U14, 11.34 (1), Nathan Alfred, U14, 11.96 (3) PB. Mens 1500m: Lewis Ward, U14, 4:49.91 (9). Mens 200m: Zachary Ononye, U14, 23.15 (1) PB, Nathan Alfred, U14, 26.05 (5). Womens 200m: Sienna Darcy, U14, 27.19 (2). Womens 75m Hurdles: Sienna Darcy, U14, 11.96 (3). Mens 80m Hurdles: Daniel Murray, U14, 12.48 (1) PB. Mens 800m: Harrison Henderson, U14, 2:14.85 (5). Mens High Jump: James Tsui, U14, 1.73m (2) PB. Mens JT500: James Tsui, U14, 32.49 (3). Womens Long Jump: Dami Adekunle, U14, 4.92m (1) PB, Naylah Adeeko, U12, 3.98m (13). Mens Long Jump:James Tsui, U14, 5.52m (2). Womens Shot Put 2.72kg: Dami Adekunle, U14, 7.96m (6) PB.

UK Youth Development League Upper – Southern 1A, Finsbury Park
Womens 100m: Tami George, U18, 12.12 (1), Makayla Brai-Aloye, U18, 12.26 (1), Holly Ryan, U18, 12.31 (1), Shenel Okrah, U18, 13.91 (2). Mens 100m: Khyan Markland, U20, 11.10 (1), Zachary Bindon-Goss, U20, 11.22 (1), Modebayo Akin-Agunbiade, U18, 11.45 (1), Joshua Amponsah, U18, 11.93 (3). Womens 200m: Tami George, U18, 24.49 (1), Holly Ryan, U18, 24.98 (1), Makayla Brai-Aloye, U18, 25.21 (1). Mens 200m: Khyan Markland, U20, 22.51 (1), Zachary Bindon-Goss, U20, 22.73 (1), Modebayo Akin-Agunbiade, U18, 22.81 (1), Kacei Griffith, U16, 22.71 (1), Jahzel Morgan, U18, 27.88 (1) PB. Womens 400m: Zuleikha Collins, U20, 60.52 (2) PB. Mens 400m: Kacei Griffith, U16, 52.81 (2), Joshua Nyman, U18, 58.65 (2). Womens 800m: Posie Shaw, U18, 2:12.75 (1), Akhaila Collins, U20, 2:23.07 (1) PB. Mens 1500m: Sam Turner, U18, 4:19.9 (2). Womens 1500m: Amber Jackson, U18, 5:38.8 (3) SB. Mens 4x100m: Shaftesbury Barnet U18 Team, 44.00 (1). Womens 4x100m: Shaftesbury Barnet U20 Team, 49.21 (1) SB. Mens 4x100m: Shaftesbury Barnet U20 Team, 43.48 (1) SB. Womens Long Jump: Makayla Brai-Aloye, U18, 5.28m (1) PB, Zuleikha Collins, U20, 5.10m (1) PB. Mens Long Jump: Jahzel Morgan, U18, 4.99m (2) PB. Mens Triple Jump: Harley Henry, U18, 13.09m (1), Keyllan Gentet, U18, 11.26m (3), Jahzel Morgan, U18, 10.41m (1) PB. Womens High Jump: Bridget Tawana Nhandara, U18, 1.40m (1), Amy Hallett, U18, 1.40m (1), Akhaila Collins, U20, 1.50m (2) SB. Mens High Jump: Joshua Amponsah, U18, 1.60m (2), Harley Henry, U18, 1.50m (4) PB, Keyllan Gentet, U18, 1.35m (3) PB.Womens Pole Vault: Amy Hallett, U18, 2.45m (1). Mens Pole Vault: Isaac van den Bergh, U18, 4.19m (1), Thomas Robertson, U18, 4.05m (1), Ramsey Gill, U18, 3.90m (1). Womens Shot Put 4kg: Akhaila Collins, U20, 9.59m (1) PB, Zuleikha Collins, U20, 8.51m (1) SB. Mens Shot Put 5kg:Chu Ononogbu, U18, 11.34m (2), Modebayo Akin-Agunbiade, U18, 6.05m (2).Womens Discus 1kg: Makayla Brai-Aloye, U18, 14.58m (1), Shenel Okrah, U18, 17.87m (3). Mens Discus 1.5kg: Chu Ononogbu, U18, 58.41m (1) PB, Sam Turner, U18, 19.12m (2) PB. Mens Hammer 5kg: Chu Ononogbu, U18, 24.66m (2) PB. Womens Javelin 500g: Amy Hallett, U18, 17.62m (3) PB, Bridget Tawana Nhandara, U18, 14.31m (2). Womens Javelin 600g: Akhaila Collins, U20, 26.10m (2) SB. Mens Javelin 700g: Alon Taylor, U18, 45.43m (1), Kacei Griffith, U16, 17.83m (1) PB. Mens Javelin 800g: Harley Henry, U18, 7.47m (3) PB.

Saturday 1 August
IFAM Outdoor, Oordegem, BEL
Womens 400 Hurdles, Hayley McLean, 58.00 (5)

Monday 27 July
Southern Counties Veterans AC League – Hertfordshire & North Middlesex Division, Harrow
Mens 200m: Sean Sutherland, V55, 26.72 (1), Nii Barnor, V45, 26.03 (2) PB.
Womens 200m: Rosalind Zeffertt, V60, 35.86 (3).
Womens Hammer 3kg: Rosalind Zeffertt, V60, 3.63m (3).
Mens Javelin 800g: Clyde Gordon, V55, 17.90m (5) SB.
Womens Long Jump: Rosalind Zeffertt, V60, 3.56m (2).

Welcoming August: celebrated with gladiolus and the poppy, embodying the month’s themes of strength, remembrance and beauty. This month is the last of the long summer days – so whilst we have been complaining about the heat, let’s remember to enjoy the last month of brighter days.

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Round-Up

Medal Success:
🥈 Emily Newnham produced a brilliant run to claim Commonwealth Silver in the Women’s 400m Hurdles, crossing the line in 54.04.
🥈 Alicia Regis helped England to Silver in the Mixed 4×400m Relay, adding another international medal to the club’s tally.
🥉 Kimani Jack claimed a superb Commonwealth Bronze in the Men’s High Jump, clearing 2.20m to secure a place on the podium.

Other Performances:
Lina Nielsen delivered an excellent performance in the Women’s 400m Hurdles, finishing 4th with a season’s best 54.69. Zharnel Hughes represented England in the Men’s 200m and Men’s 4×100m Relay, who finished 5th in the final.Renee Regis and Ebuka Nwokeji were members of England’s 4×100m Relay team, which also finished 5th. Kristian Imroth represented England in the Men’s 3000m Steeplechase, making it through to the final in a strong field while Sydney Mendes proudly represented Montserrat in the Men’s Long Jump. Chris Bennet, representing Scotland, scored 69.48 in the Mens Hammer, placing him 5th place and a great Personal Best in the event.

Middlesex Young Athletes League
Shaftesbury has won the Middlesex Young Athletics League for the fourth year in the row last weekend – the youngsters showed their dominance winning all 4 of the matches. There are some further fixtures scheduled for this month to round off Track season with EYAL on 16th Aug.

Youth Development League
More success from our juniors as Shaftesbury won the final meet on Sunday 2nd Aug. This result means the club has now been promoted back to YDL Premiership, individual results to follow.

National Athletics League
For our Seniors, NAL is still on-going, currently the club is placed in second just behind Chelmsford AC. However all clubs are closely matched at the top with just 50 points between Shaftesbury in second and Herts Phoenix in 3rd. Our next fixture will be hosted locally at StoneX on 22nd Aug – please do get in touch with team managers if there are any spaces you’d be interesting in filing. We particularly lack depth within our Women’s team.

Looking Ahead
There’s plenty to look forward to over the coming weeks. Don’t forget to check the club calendar for all upcoming fixtures and events.
Two dates to keep in your diary are:

Sunday 09 August – SBH Showcase @ StoneX (entry via open track here)
Including: Quadkids 75m, Quadkids Vortex, Quadkids Long Jump, Open 400 H, Quadkids 600m, Junior 150m, Junior 600m, Open 2x100m, Junior Long Jump, Open Womens 100m H, Open Mens 110 H, Open 400m, Open 800m, Open 200m, Open 3000m

Monday 31 August (Bank Holiday) – SBH Open & Club Championships @ StoneX (entry via open track here)
Including: Quadkids 75m, Quadkids Vortex, Quadkids Long Jump, Open High Jump (U12+ Club Champs), Open Pole Vault (U14+ Club Champs), Quadkids 600m, Open 2x100m (U14+ Club Champs), U12 2x75m (Club Champs), Open 2 x 100m (U14+ Club Champs), Open Long Jump (U14+ Club Champs), Open U12 2x75m (Club Champs), Open 800m (U14+ Club Champs), Open U12 600m (Club Champs), Open 200m (U14+ Club Champs), Open U12 150m (Club Champs), U12 Long Jump (U12 Club Champs), Open 70H (Club Champs), Open 75mH (Club Champs), Open 80mH (Club Champs), Open 100mH (Club Champs), Open 110mH (Club Champ), Open 400m (U18+ Club Champs), Open 300m (U16 Club Champs), Open 1500m, Open Shot Put (U12+ Club Champs)

We look forward to seeing as many members as possible supporting and competing throughout another exciting month.

Volunteers’ appeal
Finally, we are once again appealing for more licensed officials and volunteers to support our StoneX fixtures.
If you are interested in getting involved and would like to find out more, please speak to James or Helen, or contact us at info@shaftesburybarnet.co.uk. Your support makes a huge difference in helping us continue to deliver successful events.

🎉 This Week’s Birthday Celebrations 
Happy Birthday to those celebrating this week: Kacei Griffith (4 Aug), Daniel Banyard (5 Aug), Guy Fawcett (7 Aug), Rafael Gayer and Jack Davies (8 Aug), Maisie Roberts (9 Aug),  We hope you all have a fantastic birthday and a wonderful year ahead! 🎂

Calendar
Here’s what’s happening over the next few weeks other than your usual coached training sessions.

August
09/08/26 SBH Showcase – StoneX Stadium (Open) T&F
16/08/26 EYAL –  Barnet (Juniors) T&F
22/08/26 NAL Championship  – StoneX Stadium (Seniors – Team Selection) T&F
23/08/26 North London 10km – StoneX (Open) R
31/08/26 SBH Open & Club Champs – StoneX Stadium (Open) T&F

September
12/09/26 NAL Championship final – Oxford [TBC] (Seniors – Team Selection) T&F

Further ahead..
10/10/26 Met League – Claybury (open) XC
14/11/26 Met League – Trent Park (open) XC
05/11/26 Met League – Uxbridge (open) XC
16/01/27 Met League – Welwyn Garden City (open) XC
13/02/27 Met League – Horsenden Hill (open) XC

*Where possible club events should be prioritised, however I have included other local events which may be of interest.
Key: T&F = Track, R= Road XC = Cross Country

 Full Results
*All results featured in the newsletter are taken from Power of 10. Occasionally, there may be a slight delay between a competition taking place and the official results being published. If you think I’ve missed your result or achievement, please do let me know and I’ll make sure it’s included in the next newsletter.

Latest Results

Saturday 1 August
Fastest Parkrun of the week:
Mens: Daniel Nichols V40 18:34 (3) – Hampstead Heath
Womens: Chloe Wilkinson SEN 25:10 (315) SB – Gunnersbury
Parkrun Highlights:
Hugh Richards V75 36:02 (197) SB – Blandford Park
Dominic Jackson V60 22:22 (39) SB – Brickfields Park
Barry Chisholm V65 29:06 (315) SB – Hackney Marshes

Wednesday 29 July
Chase The Sun Battersea Park 10k, 5k & Top Flight — 10K
5KM: Jack Davies 19:55 (63) PB
10KM: Ben Davies 36:42 (10) PB

Wednesday 29 July to Saturday 1 August
Commonwealth Games, Scotstoun
Mens 200m: Zharnel Hughes, Heat, 20:45 (1), Mens 3000m SC: Kristian Imroth, Heat, Final: 8:38.12 (7), Womens 400m H: Emily Newnham, Final: 54.04 (2), Lina Nielsen, Final, 54.69(4) SB,  Mens High Jump: Kimani Jack, Finał: 2.20 (3), Hammer Throw 7.26k, Chris Bennett 69.48 (5) PB.

Sunday 26 July
Middlesex Young Athletes League, Parliament Hill:
Womens 75m, Valentina Bjerg 10.54 (4) PB, Amber Barlow 10.85 (5) PB, Gabriella Mensah-Stapleton 11.10 (2) PB, Christiana Mensah-Stapleton 11.17 (3), Tolu Adekunle 11.69 (2), Mens 75m, Nathaniel Ruddock 11.25 (2), Shaayun Ranmal 11.38 (4), Adrian Qelo 11.69 (2), Leo Kingsley-Smith 11.89 (3), Jonah Talenga 11.74 (5), Womens 100m, Erykah-Monae Quartey 13.36 (1), Dami Adekunle 13.52 (1), Naylah Adeeko 13.56 (2), Erykah Osobu 13.48 (5), Cornelie Khasa 13.74 (3), Maisie Roberts 13.96 (4), Kaia Vaughan 14.01 (2), Ayotunde Alfonso 14.19 (4), Ella Appiah-Spick 14.28 (5) PB, Lexi Mai 14.51 (4) SB, Savannah Archibong 15.43 (6), Mens 100m, Nathan Alfred 12.21 (1), Ollie Shawyer 12.19 (2), Gideon Kramer 12.47 (3), Seth Saunders 12.54 (2), Jesiah Brandy 12.86 (4), Michael Obiwulu 13.78 (2), Sebastian Mensah-Stapleton 14.51 (7), Mens 100m Hurdles, Lucas Davis 16.82 (1), Womens 150m, Valentina Bjerg 21.38 (3), Amber Barlow 22.60 (1), Anaya Collins 22.76 (3), Gabriella Mensah-Stapleton 23.25 (1), Christiana Mensah-Stapleton 23.46 (2), Kaia Lloyd 23.70 (3), Mens 150m, Nathaniel Ruddock 22.28 (3), Shaayun Ranmal 22.41 (2), Jonah Talenga 22.84 (4), Leo Kingsley-Smith 23.81 (3), Cameron Morton 24.47 (5) PB, Womens 200m, Naylah Adeeko 28.27 (1), Ayotunde Alfonso 29.74 (1), Georgina Warmate 31.43 (4), Mens 200m, Nathan Alfred 25.44 (1) PB, Seth Saunders 25.35 (1), Michael Obiwulu 29.51 (3), Sebastian Mensah-Stapleton 31.12 (5), Prince-Moses John 31.95 (7), Mens 300m, Aaron Hidalgo-Hudi 39.66 (2), Taha Cockerell 44.69 (3), Womens 300m, Vera Doudko 46.69 (7), Womens 1200m, Amelia Wilkes-Turpie 4:11.45 (2), Ruby Konviser 4:26.39 (2) PB, Penelope Billie Gladstone 4:29.11 (4) PB, Elsie Bettridge 5:28.85 (9), Mens 1200m, Rian Varia 4:17.64 (9), Leo Silver 4:17.76 (10) PB, Winston Rautu 4:29.55 (7) PB, Theodore Bettridge 4:52.28 (10), Finlay Myles 4:56.26 (13) PB, Womens 1500m, Aimee Porter 4:56.33 (2), Catherine Smith 5:48.68 (6), Mens 1500m, Harrison Henderson 4:39.69 (1) PB, Lewis Ward 4:34.29 (2), Aaron Hidalgo-Hudi 4:26.78 (3) PB, Zurrell Quaye-Murray 5:15.61 (7) PB, Albert Korth 5:09.03 (8), Prince-Moses John 5:38.77 (12), Taha Cockerell 5:13.71 (14) PB, Womens 70m Hurdles, Anaya Collins 13.47 (1), Amber Barlow 14.42 (1), Elsie Bettridge 16.41 (2) PB, Mens 75m Hurdles, Nathaniel Ruddock 14.85 (1), Theodore Bettridge 18.35 (4) PB, Womens 75m Hurdles, Georgina Warmate 15.60 (5) PB, Mens 80m Hurdles, Seth Saunders 12.02 (1), Daniel Murray 12.78 (1) PB, Womens High Jump, Elsie Bettridge 1.20 (2) PB, Tolu Adekunle 1.10 (3=) PB, Tati Hagman 1.25 (3), Savannah Archibong 1.25 (5), Naylah Adeeko 1.15 (8), Mens High Jump, James Tsui 1.65 (1), Nathan Alfred 1.50 (3) PB, Womens Long Jump, Dami Adekunle 4.61 (1), Kaia Vaughan 4.58 (2), Valentina Bjerg 3.83 (5) PB, Tolu Adekunle 3.78 (6) PB, Georgina Warmate 3.99 (7) PB, Maisie Roberts 4.37 (7), Vera Doudko 4.31 (9), Kaia Lloyd 3.30 (16) PB, Mens Long Jump, James Tsui 5.33 (1), Shaayun Ranmal 3.74 (3), Lucas Davis 5.05 (6) PB, Adrian Qelo 3.56 (7), Daniel Murray 4.18 (8), Ollie Shawyer 4.00 (10), Sebastian Mensah-Stapleton 3.55 (14), Finlay Myles 2.95 (19) PB, Womens Discus, Kaia Vaughan 17.54 (1), Bobbi Billington 17.52 (2) PB, Mens Discus, Jonny Evans 25.26 (3), Jesiah Brandy 10.77 (4) PB, Lewis Ward 14.93 (4) PB, Womens Hammer, Erykah-Monae Quartey 38.44 (1), Mens Hammer, Jonny Evans 41.76 (1) PB, Womens Javelin, Bobbi Billington 31.24 (1), Savannah Archibong 9.68 (4) PB, Mens Javelin, James Tsui 23.96 (2), Womens Shot, Erykah-Monae Quartey 9.30 (1), Dami Adekunle 7.24 (4), Mens Shot, Jonny Evans 10.89 (2), Michael Obiwulu 7.04 (4) PB.

I hope you have had a great week so far. As July comes to a close, we’re looking back on another fantastic month for the club. From international championships and Diamond League success to outstanding performances at English Schools, it’s been a busy month with plenty of achievements to celebrate.

News

Commonwealth Games Underway
Monday marked the start of this year’s Commonwealth Games, and while several high-profile athletes have unfortunately had to withdraw through injury or illness, it’s been fantastic to see such a strong Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers presence representing their nations.
Representing England are Zharnel Hughes (200m & 4x100m Relay), Emily Newnham and Lina Nielsen (400m Hurdles), Kristian Imroth (3000m Steeplechase), Kimani Jack (High Jump), Renee Regis and Ebuka Nwokeji (4x100m Relay), and Alicia Regis (Mixed 4x400m Relay). Representing Montserrat is Sydney Mendes, competing in the Long Jump and 4x400m Relay.
With the championships still underway, here are some of the standout performances so far:

• Sydney Mendes – Long Jump Qualification: 10th, 6.42m (Personal Best)
• Kimani Jack – High Jump Final: Bronze Medal, 2.20m
• Kristian Imroth – 3000m Steeplechase Final: 7th, 8:38.12

England Athletics Age Group Championships
Posie Shaw produced two outstanding performances in the Under-18 Girls’ 800m. She first set a new personal best of 2:09.45 in her heat to comfortably qualify for the final before returning to produce a fearless front-running race. Making her move with around 450 metres remaining, Posie opened up a decisive gap on the field and held on strongly to claim victory in 2:10.39.

Club Connect Relay Success at the London Diamond League
Shaftesbury had a strong presence at the London Diamond League on 18 July, with two teams competing in the Club Connect 4x100m Relays (Mixed U20 and Mixed U18).
Our U18 team produced an excellent performance, finishing 4th in a highly competitive field in a time of 44.57. The U20 team stole the show, taking victory in a commanding 43.07 to continue their impressive season.

European U18 Athletics Championships
Congratulations to Holly Ryan on an outstanding championships, reaching the finals of both the 200m and the Sprint Medley Relay. After finishing second in both her 200m heat and semi-final—setting a new personal best along the way—Holly went on to place an impressive 5th in the final. She also ran the second leg for Great Britain in the Sprint Medley Relay, helping the team secure second place in Round 1 before finishing 4th in the final.
Shaftesbury also celebrated success in the field with Chu Ononogbu in the discus. After throwing an excellent 52.48m in qualification to secure his place in the final, Chu unfortunately recorded no mark in the final but still finished an outstanding 12th in Europe.

English Schools Championships
Shaftesbury athletes once again delivered an exceptional performance at this year’s English Schools Championships.Across the weekend, our athletes won six gold, three silver and four bronze medals, while a further eight athletes reached their event finals.

Medal Winners
Junior Boys 100m Hurdles – Kayden Thomas (Gold) *Championship Record
Intermediate Boys Pole Vault – Ramsey Gill (Silver)
Senior Boys Triple Jump – Harley Henry (Silver)
Senior Girls 200m – Tami George (Bronze)
Intermediate Girls Long Jump – Grace Nyaongo (Bronze)
Senior Girls 4x100m Relay – Tia Akinola, Tami George & Makayla Brai-Aloye (Gold) *Championship Record
Intermediate Boys 4x100m Relay – Tyler Holden-Aikhomu (2nd leg) (Gold)
Junior Girls 4x100m Relay – Anu Jaiyeola (2nd leg) (Gold)
Senior Boys 4x100m Relay – Zachary Bindon-Goss (4th leg) (Silver)
Junior Girls 4x100m Relay – Sienna Darcy & Erykah-Monae Quartey (Bronze)

Finalists
Posie Shaw – Senior Girls 800m (4th)
Erykah-Monae Quartey – Junior Girls Hammer (6th)
Anu Jaiyeola – Junior Girls 200m (5th)
Khyan Markland – Senior Boys 200m (5th)
Stanley Hurst – Intermediate Boys 200m (5th)
Makayla Brai-Aloye – Senior Girls 200m (5th)
Tyler Holden-Aikhomu – Intermediate Boys 200m (6th)
Zachary Ononye – Junior Boys 100m (4th)

Well done also to the following athletes who ran
Zachary Bindon-Goss – 100m
Sienna Darcy – 300m
Tia Akinola – 100m
Ella Buckley – 400m
Leni Jaiyeola – 100m & 4x100m Relay
Sam Darcy – 400m
Kacei Griffith – 100m & 4x100m Relay
Seth Rennie-Roddy – 110m Hurdles

Emily Newnham Continues Her Outstanding Season
July has been another breakthrough month for Emily Newnham. Earlier this month in Tampere, the 22-year-old became the first British woman since 2013 to run under 54 seconds for the 400m hurdles, clocking a superb personal best of 53.97. Emily then returned to the London Diamond League on 19 July, where she claimed victory in the women’s 400m with another personal best of 50.32. She was in good company with Lina Nielsen finishing second in a personal best of 50.61.

Diamond League Round-Up
July has been packed with athletics, and it was fantastic to see Shaftesbury athletes competing on some of the sport’s biggest stages.
London Diamond League (19 Jul)
Mixed U20 Club Connect 4x100m Relay – Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (1st)
Mixed U18 Club Connect 4x100m Relay – Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (4th)
Men’s 100m – Zharnel Hughes (7th, 10.02)
Women’s 400m – Emily Newnham (1st, 50.32 PB)
Women’s 400m – Lina Nielsen (2nd, 50.61 PB)
Monaco Diamond League (11 July)
Men’s High Jump – Kimani Jack (2nd, 2.30m)

Looking Ahead to August
There’s plenty to look forward to over the coming weeks. Don’t forget to check the club calendar for all upcoming fixtures and events.
Two dates to keep in your diary are:
9 August – SBH Showcase
31 August – SBH Open & Club Championships
We look forward to seeing as many members as possible supporting and competing throughout another exciting month

3rd August – Brooks Pop-Up at the Track
On Monday 3rd August, we’re delighted to welcome Brooks to the track for a special pop-up event. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the brand, chat with the Brooks team, and even try out some of their latest shoes.
Everyone is welcome, so please spread the word and bring along any friends who might be interested!

Volunteers’ appeal
Finally, we are once again appealing for more licensed officials and volunteers to support our StoneX fixtures.
If you are interested in getting involved and would like to find out more, please speak to James or Helen, or contact us at info@shaftesburybarnet.co.uk. Your support makes a huge difference in helping us continue to deliver successful events.

🎉 This Week’s Birthday Celebrations 
Happy Birthday to those celebrating this week: Jenson Day and Dalia Atkins (28 Jul), Kairi Cavero Taki (29 Jul), John Dryden (31 Jul), Joel Philips and Evelyne Fonteyn (2 Aug),  We hope you all have a fantastic birthday and a wonderful year ahead! 🎂

Calendar
Here’s what’s happening over the next few weeks other than your usual coached training sessions.

August
02/08/26 YDL – Finsbury Park (Juniors – Team Selection) T&F
09/08/26 SBH Showcase – StoneX Stadium (Open) T&F
16/08/26 EYAL –  Barnet (Juniors) T&F
22/08/26 NAL Championship  – StoneX Stadium (Seniors – Team Selection) T&F
23/08/26 North London 10km – StoneX (Open) R
31/08/26 SBH Open & Club Champs – StoneX Stadium (Open) T&F

September
12/09/26 NAL Championship final – Oxford [TBC] (Seniors – Team Selection) T&F

Further ahead..
10/10/26 Met League – Claybury (open) XC
14/11/26 Met League – Trent Park (open) XC
05/11/26 Met League – Uxbridge (open) XC
16/01/27 Met League – Welwyn Garden City (open) XC
13/02/27 Met League – Horsenden Hill (open) XC

*Where possible club events should be prioritised, however I have included other local events which may be of interest.
Key: T&F = Track, R= Road XC = Cross Country

 Full Results
*All results featured in the newsletter are taken from Power of 10. Occasionally, there may be a slight delay between a competition taking place and the official results being published. If you think I’ve missed your result or achievement, please do let me know and I’ll make sure it’s included in the next newsletter.

Latest Results

Saturday 25 July
Parkrun Highlights
Hugh Richards V75 36:52 (204) SB – Blandford Park
Aidan McAvoy 17:21 (1) – Highcliffe Beach
Paul Lewis, 20:31 (2) – Aldenham Park

England Athletics Age Group Championships. Incorporating the Junior Para Championships
U16 – Womens 100m, Anu Jaiyeola 12.43 (16), Mens 100m H, Kayden Thomas 12.35 (1), Women 200m, Anu Jaiyeola 25.01 (14) PB, Mens 200m, Stanley Hurst 22.22 (20),  Louis Xun 23.77 (25), Mens 300m, Ben Bamisaiye, 37.83 (16), Mens 800m, Aaron Hidalgo-Hudi, 2:05.89 (17), Mens Pole Vault, Noah Van Den Bergh, 4.10 (2)
U18 – Mens 100m, Tyler Holden-Aikhomu, 11.26 (28), Mens 110H, Seth Rennie-Roddy, 14.51, Mens 200m, Tyler Holden-Aikhomu, 22.10 (13) PB, Modebayo Akin-Agunbiade 22.83, Mens 400m, Bijani Barbor 52.42 (17), Womens 800m, Posie Shaw 2:09.25 (1) PB *CLUB RECORD, Womens Triple Jump 10.65(9)

Wednesday 22 July
Dave Clarke Mile
Rafi Gayer 1500, 4:05.45 (9)

Watford Harrier Open
U14 1500m – Jenson Day, 4:48.24 (4) PB, U16 1500m – Laddie Shaw 4:32.47 (1) PB, U20 1500m – Adam O’Gorman 4:00.18 (4) SB, U14 3000m – Antonio Quesada Carmona 10:01.59 (4) PB, U16 3000m – Pablo Quesada Carmona 9:00.00 (5) PB

Tuesday 21 July
TIPOS P-T-S miting
Womens 200m – Renee Regis 23.24 (4), Womens 400m H – Lina Nielsen 54.69 (2) SB

Sunday 19 July
Be Fit Today Track Academy
Women’s 100m, Shereen Charles 12.49 (5), Men’s 100m, Eugene Riza 11.40 (5, PB),  Lorrell Smith 11.08 (6), Ben Rochford 11.14 (7, SB), Girls U14 150m, Georgina Warmate 21.51 (1), Boys U18 150m, Nathan Howell 16.78 (3), Men’s 200m, Ebuka Nwokeji 20.44 (1, PB) *CLUB RECORD , Girls U16 200m, Riley McNally 26.85 (3), Men’s 200m, Jay Palmer 22.43 (4, SB), Girls U18 200m, Tami George 23.75 (4), Men’s 200m, Lorrell Smith 23.06 (4, PB), Raphael Aaron 24.62 (5) Boys U14 200m, Seth Saunders 24.60 (5, PB), Men’s 400m, Max Winfield 51.88 (1), Girls U18 400m, Eleanor Roberts 59.98 (2, PB), Girls U14 600m, Georgina Warmate 1:52.21 (5, PB), Women’s 800m, Helena Agholor 2:34.56 (3)

Southern Athletics League Division 2 North & East
Women’s 100m, Hannah Foster 12.93 (1), Girls U18 100m, Angelina Johnson 13.63 (2), Women’s 100m, Vanessa Ansuaa 12.74 (2, SB), Women’s 1500m, Emilia Economu 5:09.08 (2), Girls U18 200m, Angelina Johnson 28.22 (1), Men’s 200m, Jubril Adeniji 22.59 (1, SB), Women’s 200m, Vanessa Ansuaa 25.71 (2), Men’s 400m, Jubril Adeniji 49.69 (1, SB)

Southern Athletics League Division 1
Men’s Discus, Craig Moncur 40.43m (3), Men’s High Jump, Craig Moncur 1.70m (5), Men’s Hammer, Craig Moncur 18.12m (5, PB), Men’s Javelin, Craig Moncur 43.49m (3), Men’s Pole Vault, Craig Moncur 4.10m (2)
Men’s Shot Put, Craig Moncur 13.06m (3)

Southern Athletics League Division 3 North London
Women’s V60 100m, Rosalind Zeffertt 16.48 (6), Women’s V60 200m, Rosalind Zeffertt 35.77 (6, SB), Women’s V60 Long Jump, Rosalind Zeffertt 3.46m (5), Women’s V60 Triple Jump, Rosalind Zeffertt 7.36m (3)

BIG on TOUR
Men’s High Jump, Akin Coward 2.07m (2), Women’s High Jump, Rebecca Wheeler-Henry 1.64m (2)
Men’s Long Jump, Kenan Stephens 6.67m (5)

Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Jumpsfest
Women’s Long Jump, Lily Holt 5.60m (1), Girls U14 Long Jump, Maisie Roberts 4.26m (6), Boys U16 Pole Vault, Xavier Wilkins 3.50m (1), Girls U18 Pole Vault, Amy Hallett 2.40m (1)

VP-Glasgow Club Championships
Men’s Discus, Reuben Vaughan 48.40m (2), Men’s Shot Put, Reuben Vaughan 11.87m (3)

South West Track & Field Championships (inc. SW Inter Counties)
Women’s Shot Put, Lydia Rogers 8.74m (3)

Saturday 18 Julyl
Novuna London Athletics Meet – Wanda Diamond League
Men’s 100m, Zharnel Hughes 10.02 (7), Women’s 400m, Emily Newnham 50.32 (1, PB), Lina Nielsen 50.61 (2, PB), Women’s 400m, Alicia Regis 52.60 (7)

Nationales OKB-Werfermeeting
Men’s Javelin, Daniel Bainbridge 71.22m (1)

Friday 17 Julyl
Ipswich Twilight 10K
Ross Hammond, 45:17 (353) PB

Special call out for NEW CLUB RECORDS in July –
Women’s U18 800m, Posie Shaw 2:09.45 (1, PB)
Women’s U23 400m Emily Newnham 50.32 (1, PB)
Women’s Senior 400m, Lina Nielsen 50.61 (2, PB)
Men’s U18 5 Mile, Rocco Keene 30:09 (14, PB)
Men’s V40 5 Mile, Bruce Gibb 43:58 (182, PB)
Women’s U18 200m, Holly Ryan 23:74 (2, PB)

I hope you’ve had a great week so far and have been keeping yourself occupied despite the World Cup coming to an end on Sunday.

News

Josh Kerr Smashes Mile World Record
British middle-distance star Josh Kerr produced a historic performance at the London Diamond League, breaking the men’s mile world record with a stunning time of 3:42.66. In front of a packed home crowd, Kerr took almost half a second off Hicham El Guerrouj’s record, which had stood for 27 years.
Kerr had made no secret of his ambition to rewrite the record books, and he delivered in spectacular fashion with a perfectly paced run. His achievement is one of the greatest moments in British athletics in recent years and further cements his place among the world’s best middle-distance runners.

Other Highlights from the London Diamond League
Josh Kerr’s world-record mile stole the headlines, but there were plenty of other outstanding performances in London. Keely Hodgkinson delighted the home crowd with victory in the women’s 800m, clocking 1:56.21 to claim her first Diamond League win of the season. The men’s 800m was one of the races of the day, with American Brandon Miller producing a lifetime best of 1:42.19 to edge Ireland’s Mark English, while Britain’s Max Burgin finished a close third in 1:43.30. In the women’s 200m, Olympic champion Julien Alfred continued her superb form with a meeting record of 21.66, ahead of Gabrielle Thomas. Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith finished fourth, with Amy Hunt close behind in fifth, both recording season’s best performances.
The packed London Stadium once again provided a fantastic atmosphere, with world-class performances giving fans plenty to look forward to ahead of the major championships later this summer.

Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Athletes focus 
Zharnel Hughes lined up in the men’s 200m and produced another impressive performance, running 20.04 seconds to finish amongst a world-class field. The British record holder showed his trademark strength on the home straight, continuing his excellent form ahead of the major championships.
Emily Newnham also represented the club in the women’s 400m hurdles, clocking 54.53 seconds against a high-quality international field. The talented young athlete continues to gain valuable experience at the highest level and is establishing herself as one of Britain’s most exciting quarter-mile hurdlers.

Volunteers’ appeal
Finally, we are once again appealing for more licensed officials and volunteers to support our StoneX fixtures.
If you are interested in getting involved and would like to find out more, please speak to James or Helen, or contact us at info@shaftesburybarnet.co.uk. Your support makes a huge difference in helping us continue to deliver successful events.

🎉 This Week’s Birthday Celebrations
(Back by persistent demand of one member… you know who you are! 😉)
Happy birthday to all our members celebrating this week! Best wishes to Antonio Quesada Carmona and Ben Davies(20 July), Georgia Summers (21 July), Nathan Howell and Mick Jones (23 July), Seth Rennie-Roddy (25 July), and Akin Coward (26 July). We hope you all have a fantastic birthday and a wonderful year ahead! 🎂

In some sad news, we are remembering Tom McNab
The athletics world has lost one of its most respected figures with the passing of Tom McNab at the age of 92. A former international triple jumper for Scotland, Tom went on to make a lasting impact as a coach, administrator, author and historian.His influence reached far beyond competition, helping to develop British athletics through coaching, talent development and creating new opportunities for athletes. He also worked as the technical adviser for the film Chariots of Fire.
Tom’s passion, knowledge and commitment inspired generations of athletes and coaches. His contribution to athletics will be remembered for many years to come.

Calendar
Here’s what’s happening over the next few weeks other than your usual coached training sessions.

July
26/07/26 MYAL – Parliament Hill (Juniors – Team Selection) T&F

August
02/08/26 YDL – Finsbury Park (Juniors – Team Selection) T&F
09/08/26 SBH Showcase – StoneX Stadium (Open) T&F
16/08/26 EYAL –  Barnet (Juniors) T&F
22/08/26 NAL Championship  – StoneX Stadium (Seniors – Team Selection) T&F
23/08/26 North London 10km – StoneX (Open) R
31/08/26 SBH Open & Club Champs – StoneX Stadium (Open) T&F

September
12/09/26 NAL Championship final – Oxford [TBC] (Seniors – Team Selection) T&F

Further ahead
10/10/26 Met League – Claybury (open) XC
14/11/26 Met League – Trent Park (open) XC
05/11/26 Met League – Uxbridge (open) XC
16/01/27 Met League – Welwyn Garden City (open) XC
13/02/27 Met League – Horsenden Hill (open) XC

*Where possible club events should be prioritised, however I have included other local events which may be of interest.
Key: T&F = Track, R= Road XC = Cross Country

Full Results
*All results featured in the newsletter are taken from Power of 10. Occasionally, there may be a slight delay between a competition taking place and the official results being published. If you think I’ve missed your result or achievement, please do let me know and I’ll make sure it’s included in the next newsletter.

Latest Results

Saturday 18 July
Parkrun Highlights
Tristan Lee 17:26 (48) PB – Battersea Park
Rosalind Zeffertt 42:17 (265) PB – Cannons Park
Barry Chisholm 29:43 (428) SB – Hackney Marshes
Paul Lewis 20:05 (2) – Aldenham Park
Daniel Nichols 17:54 (5) – Fulham Palace

Thursday 16 July
Meeting Madrid, Madrid
Womens 400m H: Emily Newnham 53.92 (1) PB

Spitzen Leichtathletik
Womens 100m: Renee Regis 11.50 (6)
Mens 200m: Ebuka Nwokeji 21.46 (4)
Womens 200m: Renee Regis 23.09 (5)
Mens Javelin: Daniel Bainbridge 74.72 (14)

Sunday 12 July
Stratford Speed GP – resharing as the results have been officially published
Mens 100m: John Otugade 10.05 (1) PB, Modebayo Akin-Agunbiade (U18) 11.23 (1) PB, Bryan Ogbebor 11.07 (2) PB, Renee Regis 11.19 (2) SB
Womens 100m: Angelina Johnson (U18) 12.92 (2) SB, Naylah Adeeko (U12) 12.78 (5) PB
Womens 400m: Hayley McLean 56.76 (1) SB

Klaverblad International High Jump Meeting
Mens High Jump: Akin Coward 20.10 (=7)

Saturday 11 July
Guldensporenmeeting
Womens 400m: Alicia Regis 53.46 (5)

Meeting de Braga
Mens Javelin:  Daniel Bainbrudge 70.72 (4)

Wednesday 8 July
Rosenheim X SLAN Mid-Week Opens, Tooting Bec
Womens 800m: Helena Agholor 2:31.06 (2)
Mens Discuss: Reuben Vaughan 46.86 (1)

Monday 6 July
Southern Counties Veterans AC League – Hertfordshire & North Middlesex Division
Mens 100m: Sean Sutherland 12.74 (1)
Womens 100m: Rosalind Zeffertt 16.68 (2) 
Mens 1500m: Nii Barnor 4:57.82 (11) PB
Mens 2000W: Johnson Ogunniyi 13:38.33
Mens 400m: Sean Sutherland 60.33 (2) SB, Nii Barnor  59.61
Mens Discus: Clyde Gordon  21.59 (7)
Womens Hammer: Rosalind Zefferff 17.33 (3) SB
Womens Triple Jump: Rosalind Zefferff 7.21 (2)

I hope you’ve had a great week so far & been enjoying the abundance of sport happening right now.

News

Monaco Diamond League
Athletics fans were treated to another exciting instalment of the Diamond League this week. Here are some of the British highlights:
In the men’s 400m, Matthew Hudson-Smith finished fourth in 44.22, while Botswana’s Collen Busang Kebinatshipi claimed victory in a national and Diamond League record of 43.44.
The men’s 1000m produced two impressive British performances, with Jake Wightman running a personal best of 2:12.77 and Ben Pattison also recording a PB of 2:14.11 to finish fifth. Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi won the race in a world record time of 2:11.83.
In the National Men’s 1000m (technically separate to the DL meet) , David Proctor finished 10th in a season’s best of 2:26.76, while Raphael Lough recorded a season’s best of 2:33.79. France’s Youssef Benzamia won the race in 2:20.32.
In the men’s 5000m, Alex Yee clocked a season’s best of 13:27.79 to finish 12th. Switzerland’s Dominic Lokinyomo Lobalu took victory in a season’s best of 12:52.54.
In the field events, Jack Kimani cleared 2.30m in the men’s high jump, finishing a close second behind Ukraine’s Oleh Doroshchuk.

Next weekend sees the return of the London Diamond League, with an even deeper British field expected to line up on home soil.

London Marathon
The results of the 2026 London Marathon ballot were released this week. Congratulations to anyone who secured a place. For those who weren’t successful, there are still opportunities to gain a place through charities, Good For Age or Championship places – which the organisers will announce the criteria for in the Autumn.

Volunteers’ appeal
Finally, we are once again appealing for more licensed officials and volunteers to support our StoneX fixtures.
If you are interested in getting involved and would like to find out more, please speak to James or Helen, or contact us at info@shaftesburybarnet.co.uk. Your support makes a huge difference in helping us continue to deliver successful events.

Insights

Dealing with Injury
It’s every athlete’s nightmare. Training is going well, consistency is building, and then injury strikes. Sometimes it starts as a quiet niggle that you dismiss as fatigue. Other times it arrives completely out of the blue. Either way, the emotional impact is often the same. Suddenly, you can’t do the thing you love, your plans for the season feel as though they’ve disappeared overnight, and the inevitable question creeps in: What did I do wrong?
Having dealt with several significant injuries throughout my running journey, I’ve learnt that the answer is rarely straightforward. Injury is a psychological challenge as much as a physical one, and everyone experiences it differently. Personally, I know I’m not the easiest person to be around when I’m injured. Running is such a big part of my routine that when it’s taken away, I can quickly find myself overthinking every symptom and searching for the fastest route back to training. With that in mind, here are a few things that have helped me.
Don’t panic. Most injuries improve with the right amount of rest. If, like me, you struggle to slow down, try reframing it as an opportunity to do the things you usually don’t have time for. Spend time with friends and family, read a book, or finally tackle those jobs you’ve been putting off. For me, that usually means cleaning or organising my flat. If I’m spending more time at home, I’d rather enjoy the space I’m in.
Don’t rush your return. It’s tempting to chase fitness because you have a race planned, but there will almost always be another opportunity. I’ve missed two London Marathons, yet the race was still there when I was healthy enough to return. Coming back too soon often leads to a longer recovery or more frustration than waiting a little longer. Trust that your body will tell you when it’s ready.
Seek professional advice. Over the years, I’ve built a trusted network of professionals and friends whose advice I value. If something doesn’t feel right, getting it assessed can provide reassurance and help guide your recovery. Where possible, I find scans particularly useful for understanding what’s going on and creating an appropriate rehabilitation plan, even though they can be expensive. One thing I’ve also learnt is that seeking too many opinions can sometimes become counterproductive. Every professional is likely to have a slightly different approach, so once you’ve found someone you trust, it’s often best to follow their guidance and commit to the rehabilitation plan.
Find another outlet. If your injury allows it, explore alternative forms of exercise. Not only can they help maintain fitness, but you might discover something you genuinely enjoy. After a stress fracture last year, I took up cycling and eventually bought a road bike—something I never would have done without being forced to step away from running.
Don’t neglect your nutrition. This is something I still have to remind myself of. My instinct when I’m injured is often to eat less because I’m training less. In reality, a healing body still needs plenty of energy and nutrients to recover. Good nutrition is just as important during recovery as it is during training.
Keep perspective. This is often the hardest part, but it’s also the most important. I try to see injury as an opportunity to rebuild, recover and address the things I might otherwise overlook. Rest allows your whole body—not just the injured area—to recover. I’ve also learnt that fitness comes back quicker than you think, and every setback teaches you something new about your body, your training and what works best for you.
Do what feels right for you. This is probably the most personal piece of advice I can give. If you feel like being around people, embrace it. If you need some time to yourself, that’s okay too. There isn’t a right or wrong way to navigate injury. Sometimes staying connected to the running community and celebrating other people’s successes can be motivating. Other times, it’s healthier to switch off completely. Whether that means taking a break from Strava or checking it every day, do whatever genuinely helps you. I’ve done both over the years, and I’ve learnt there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach.
Injuries still suck, but they don’t define your season or your progress. Recovery takes patience, but you’ll come back stronger—not just physically, but mentally too. Hopefully my above experiences and coping mechanisms can help some of you now or in the future.

If you have any insights, experiences or anecdotes you’d like to share in a future newsletter, I’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch!

Calendar
Here’s what’s happening over the next few weeks other than your usual coached training sessions.

July
19/07/26 SBH Jumpfest – StoneX Stadium (Open) T&F
26/07/26 MYAL – Parliament Hill (Juniors – Team Selection) T&F

August
02/08/26 YDL – Finsbury Park (Juniors – Team Selection) T&F
09/08/26 SBH Showcase – StoneX Stadium (Open) T&F
16/08/26 EYAL –  Barnet (Juniors) T&F
22/08/26 NAL Championship  – StoneX Stadium (Seniors – Team Selection) T&F
23/08/26 North London 10km – StoneX (Open) R
31/08/26 SBH Open & Club Champs – StoneX Stadium (Open) T&F

September
12/09/26 NAL Championship final – Oxford [TBC] (Seniors – Team Selection) T&F

Further ahead
10/10/26 Met League – Claybury (open) XC
14/11/26 Met League – Trent Park (open) XC
05/11/26 Met League – Uxbridge (open) XC
16/01/27 Met League – Welwyn Garden City (open) XC
13/02/27 Met League – Horsenden Hill (open) XC

*Where possible club events should be prioritised, however I have included other local events which may be of interest.
Key: T&F = Track, R= Road XC = Cross Country

 Full Results
*All results featured in the newsletter are taken from Power of 10. Occasionally, there may be a slight delay between a competition taking place and the official results being published. If you think I’ve missed your result or achievement, please do let me know and I’ll make sure it’s included in the next newsletter.

 Latest Results

Sunday 12 July
Stratford Speed GP
Womens 400H: Hayley Mclean R1 56.76 (1), Womens 100m: Angelina Johnson R1 13.20 (3) R2 12.92 (2),  Naylah Adeeko R1 12.81 (3) R2 12.78 (5), Renee Regis R1 11.39 (4), R2 11.19 (2) Mens 100m: Bryan Ogbebor R1 11.07 (2) R2 11.21 (7), John Otugade R1 10.05 (1), R2 10.12 (3),  Lorrell Smith R1 10.96 (5) R2 11.07 (7), Modebayo Akin-Agunbiade R1 11.23 (1)  Mens 200m:  Decarie Davies Rt 21.74 (3), Modebayo Akin-Agunbiade 24.10 (5)

London 10km
Jamie Dee 30:56 (8), Luke Flatley 41:20 (719), Bradley Singer 45:11 (1,444)

Saturday 10 July
Park Run Highlights
Paul Lewis 20:18.(2) – Aldenham parkrun # 505,
Tristan Lee 17:35, (26) – Battersea parkrun # 76,
Daniel Nichols 17:35, (6) – Bushy parkrun # 1098,
Harrison Henderson 19:27, (8) – Oak Hill parkrun # 707,
Chloe Wilkinson 21:21, (7) – Wormwood Scrubs parkrun # 707l

National Athletics League, Stevenage
Womens Long Jump: Alannah Fashanu 5.37 (2, A), Leshawn Clifford 4.73 (2, B), Womens Hammer Throw: Stacey Gonzalez 34.99 (3, A), Jo Blair 21.32 (3, B) Mens 400m Hurdles: Jubril Adeniji 55.02 (2, A), Womens 400m Hurdles: Rebecca Hurley 1:15.52 (2, A), Womens Pole Vault: Rebecca Wheeler-Henry 1.65 (2,A), Mens 800m: Thomas Butler 1:57.69 (2, A), Adam O’Gorman 2:02.39 (1, B), Mens 100m: Sydney Mendes 11.44 (3, A), Micah Forbes-Agyepong 11.52 (3,B) Womens 100m: Shereen Charles 12.79 (4, A), Rebecca Wheeler-Henry 14.11 (6, B), Mens Long Jump: Paul Ogun 6.67 (1, A), Sydney Mendes 5.82 (2, B), Mens 2000m SC: Steven Garrett 6:12.38 (1, A), Thomas Butler 8:33.55 (1, B), Womens Discus Throw: Stacey Gonzalez 28.64 (4, A), Jo Blair 19.40 (4, B) Mens 110m Hurdles: Jubril Adeniji 17.44 (1, A), Steven Garrett 16.95 (1, B), Womens Triple Jump: Rosalind Zeffertt 7.71 (5, A), Womens 100m Hurdles: Nia Forbes-Agyepong 14.90 (2, A) Mens Discus Throw: Greg Thompson 55.12 (1, A), Reuben Vaughan 51.69 (1, B), Mens 400m: Jay Palmer 50.02 (2, A), Micah Forbes-Agyepong 54.45 (3, B) Womens Pole Vault: Genoa Howat 3.85 (1, A), Stacey Gonzalez: 2.67 (1, B), Mens High Jump: Reuben Vaughan 1.62 (4, A), Womens 400m: Vanessa Ansuaa 57.03 (2, A), Mens 1500m: Luca Stubbs 3:59.28 (1, A), Thomas Butler 4:37.59 (5, B), Womens Javelin Throw: Jo Blair 38.67 (2, A), Mens Shot Put: Greg Thompson 15.43 (2, A), Reuben Vaughan 12.76 (1, B), Mens 200m: Decarie Davies 21.71 (2, A), Sydney Mendes 23.10 (2, B) Womens 200m: Nia Forbes-Agyepong 26.05 (3, A), Mens Triple Jump: Paul Ogun 13.60 (1, A), James Davis 9.68 (2, B) Mens 3000m: Thomas Butler 8:51.39 (1, A), Adam O’Gorman 8:57.95 (1, B) Mens 4 x100m relay: Eugene Riza, Decarie Davies, Micah Forbes-Agyepong, Sydney Mendes 44.00 (1), Mens Javelin Throw: Greg Thompson 42.26 (4, A), Reuben Vaughan 35.73 (1, B), Womens Shot Put: Nene Harrison 10.52 (2, A), Jo Blair 9.17 (2, B), Womens 4x100m relay: Rebecca Hurley, Vanessa Ansuaa, Nia Forbes-Agyepong, Shereen Charles 50.33 (2), Womens 3000m: Jessica Hurley 10:53.65 (5, A)

BMC Watford Grand Prix
Womens 800m: Lily Beckford 2:05.83 (2), Mens 1500m: Rafi Gayer 3:53.17 (5)

Friday 9 July
Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS – Wanda Diamond League
Mens High Jump: Kimani Jack 2.30, (2)

Wednesday 8 July
Tracksmith 5000m, London
Thomas Butler 14:24.53 (2)

Cork City Sports, Cork
Mens 200m: Ebuka Nwokeji 20.56, (1), Mens 3000m: Henry Dover 8:18.58, (11)

Watford Harriers Open Graded Meetings, Watford
Mens 400m: Thomas Cadwallader 52.18 (4) PB, Mens 800m: Matthew May 2:06.16 (1) PB, Adam O’Gorman 1:58.81 (6), Josiah Williams-Ollivierre 2:10.04, (13)
Womens 800m: Emilia Economu 2:29.92 (11)

Tuesday 7 July
Míting Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona, Spain
Womens 200m: Renee Regis 23.32, (5), Womens 400 Hurdles: Emily Newnham 54.20, (1)

Sunday 5 July
BMC Regional Meeting, Gillingham
Mens 800m: Steven Garrett 1:56.25, (5) PB

Saturday 4 July
The Mile End Miles, Mile End
John-Michael Diracles 4:38.41, (11) PB

Friday 3 July
England Athletics U20, Senior Track & Field and Events Championships, Bedford
*Republishing due to some missing results
Mens 400m: Ben Rochford, Heat: 48.72 (3, 11), Mens Javelin: Daniel Dubras 61.81 (3) PB, Womens High Jump: Lily Holt 1.70 (1), Evelyne Fonteyne 1.73 (6), Rebecca Wheeler-Henry 1.69 (7), Womens Pole Vault: Genoa Grace Howat 3.90 (5) PB, Womens 400m Hurdles: Hayley McLean Heat: 1:00.36 (1), Semi-Final: 59.55 (1), Final 58.48 (1), Triple Jump: Harley Henry 15.54 (2) Womens Heptathlon: Lily Holt, 200m: 25.82, 800m: 2:14.92 PB, 100m Hurdles: 14.44, High Jump: 1.70 SB, Long Jump: 5.63, Shot Put: 10.93 SB, Javelin: 27.57 PB, Final Score: 5239 PB, Womens 100m: Makayla Brai-Aloye Heat: 12.10 (14, 4), 200m: Makayla Brai-Aloye, Heat: 24.25 (4,2) PB, Final: 24.21 (4) PB, Tami George, Heat: 24.58 (6), Final: 24.24 (5), 5000m: Rafi Gayer 14:58.55 (3), 3000m: Rafi Gayer 8:57.53 (9), Discus: Reuben Vaughan 50.56 (8), 100m: Zachary Bindon-Goss, Heat: 10.78 (12, 4) PB

Prefontaine Classic
Mens 200m: Zharnel Hughes 20.26, (6)

Meeting Premium Stanislas de Nancy, France
Womens 400m: Alicia Regis 52.89, (7)

University of Birmingham Ivy League Match
Mens Mile: Samuel Greenstein 4:38.79, (6) PB

Thursday 2 July
Track Academy Outdoor Competition, Willesden
Womens 100m, Rosalind Zeffertt 16.40, (7), Womens Long Jump: Rosalind Zeffertt 3.47, (11)

Wednesday 1 July
Brig Bash 5, Bridge Of Earn
Bruce Gibb 43:58(182), PB

Saturday 27 June & Sunday 28 June
SEAA Outdoor U14/U16/U18 Championships, Chelmsford
*Republishing due to some missing results
U14 – Womens 200m: Heats: Sienna Darcy 27.03 (2), Dami Adekunle 27.82 (3),  Womens 75 Hurdles: Sienna Darcy, Heat: 11.94 (1), Final: 11:36 (1) PB, , Mens 800m: Dennys Pascal, Heat: 2:13.01 (2), Final: 2:05.68 (4) PB,  Mens 100m: Zachary Ononye Heat: 11.40 (1), Final: 11.66 (2), Womens Long Jump: Heat: Dami Adekunle 4.88 (1), Final: 4.71 (1) Mens 1500m: Lewis Ward, Heat: 4:37.05 (2) Final: 4:32.24 (9), Womens 100m: Naylah Adeeko, Heat: 13.12 (3), Dami Adekunle, Heat: 13.29 (4), Mens 80 Hurdles: Seth Saunders, Heat: 11.68 (1), PB, Final: 11.44 (2), PB
U16 – Mens 100 Hurdles: Kayden Thomas 12.51 (1) PB, Mens 200m: Kacei Griffith, Heat: 22.77 (4), Louis Xun, Heat: 23.79 (4) , Lani Jaiyeola, Heat: 23.07 (5), Mens 300m: Ben Bamisaiye, Heats: 36.40 (2) PB, Final: 36.50 (3),  Mens 800m: Aaron Hidalgo-Hudi, Heat: 2:02.95 (2) PB, Mens Hammer: Jonny Evans 38.64 (9) PB, Mens Pole Vault: Ramsey Gill 4.50 (1), Noah Van Den Bergh 4.00 (2), Xavier Wilkins 3.30 (10) PB, Marko Mankovsky 3.30 (11) =PB, Mens 1500m: Ben Davies, Heats: 4.30.90 (8), Womens Hammer: Erykah-Monae Quartey 40.52 (6) PB, Womens Shot: Erykah-Monae Quartey 9.95 (7)
U18 – Mens 100m: Lani Jaiyeola, Heat: 11.27 (4) SB, Modebayo Akin-Agunbiade, Heat: 11.80 (6) Womens 100m: Shekel Okrah, Heat: 13.81 (7) Mens 200m: Lani Jaiyeola, Heat: 23.07 (5) SB, Modebayo Akin-Agunbiade, Heat: 23.54 (7) PB, Kacei Ramai Griffith, Heat: 22.77 (4), Stanley Hurst, Heat: 22.49 (2), Final: 22.20 (4), Tyler Holden-Aikhomu, Heat: 22.98 (1), Final: 22.43 (6),  Womens 400m: Ella Buckley, Heat: 59.36 (2), Final: 58.65 (4) PB, Mens 400m: Dijani Barnor, Heat: 51.25 (3), Final: 53.34 (4),  Sam Darcy, Heats: 52.76 (6), Mens 800m: Arthur Phillips: Heat: 2:00.25 (1), Final: 1:55.17 (2), Mens Pole Vault: Isaac van den Bergh 4.00 (5), Thomas Robertson 3.70 (6), Ramsey Jay Gill 4.50 (1) SB Womens Pole Vault: Heat: Amy Hallett 2.40 (10)