Ups and downs for Graihagh as she earns GB vest

Competing in the U20 Uphill & Downhill Race, Graihagh lined up against some of Europe's best athletes and finished 36th out of 54 competitors.

While the result may not have been exactly what she hoped for, earning selection for Great Britain is a fantastic achievement in itself and reflects the hard work, dedication and commitment she has shown throughout the season.

A Harriers spokesperson said: "Representing your country on the international stage is something few athletes get the opportunity to experience, and Graihagh can be incredibly proud of pulling on the GB vest and competing amongst Europe's elite."

At the Northern U18, U20 & Senior Championships there was success for the Harriers last weekend at Costello Stadium, Hull.

Harry Orr claimed the Northern U18 5000m title with a superb run to become Northern Champion.

Kristie Archer secured gold in the Senior Women's Long Jump, producing a championship-winning performance.

Oliver Firth added to the medal tally with bronze in the U18 High Jump.

In the U18 Women's middle-distance events, Harriers athletes dominated the podium. Grace Igoe was crowned Northern Champion in the 1500m and followed that up with a silver medal in the 800m, finishing behind clubmate Maya Schofield, who took the Northern title in impressive fashion.

And a number of Junior Rotherham Harriers athletes were in action on Saturday, representing their respective school areas at the South Yorkshire Schools Track & Field Championships in Doncaster.

In the Seniors there were gold medals for Dan Reeve (Doncaster) 3000m, Graihagh Turner (Barnsley) 1500m, Jake Parker (Rotherham) 800m, and Layla Roden (Rotherham) 800m.

At the Intermediates age Abigail Andrews (Rotherham) 3000m, Matilda Holmes (Rotherham) 1500m, and Onnee Turner (Barnsley) Shot Put were first.

And in the Juniors category Bradley Cooper (Rotherham) 800m, Mia Pettican (Rotherham) Long Jump, and Ella Paish-Plunkett (Rotherham) Shot Put came out on top.