Seven U20 Scots for picked Loughborough and thrower Amy heads for Halle

Wednesday 13th May 2026

British Athletics team announcement U20

Seven young Scots have been selected to compete for the GB and NI U20 team at the Loughborough International.

It is a strong representation within a team of 51 athletes selected by British Athletics.

And in a separate selection Amy Kennedy will win her first GB and NI vest at a throws meet in Halle, Germany, also this weekend.

Many congratulations to these eight athletes and their families, coaches and clubs on well-deserved selections for GB and NI.

Throws team for Germany

Scots selected for Novuna GB & NI U20 team and Novuna Para GB & NI invitational team for the 2026 Loughborough International Athletics Meet on Sunday 17 May

 Sprints & Hurdles

Women:

Sophie Thomas (Dunfermline Track & Field Club, Agustin Rafael Paniagua Osorio) (200M) *

Rebecca Scott (Stevenage & North Herts AC, Paul Keeble) (Para 200M)

Middle & Long Distance

Men:

Mathew McKenna (Walton AC, Martin Norman) (800M)

Jumps

Women:

Charis Crawford (Springburn Harriers, Alasdair Strange) (POLE VAULT)

Men:

Nathan Mobbs (North Ayrshire AC, Alasdair Strange) (POLE VAULT)

Throws

Men:

Jacob McKinlay (Edinburgh AC ) (DISCUS THROW)

 Relays

Women’s 4x100M:

Sophie Thomas (Dunfermline Track & Field Club, Agustin Rafael Paniagua Osorio)

Mixed 4x400M:

Luc Macleod (Banchory Stonehaven AC, Tom Leeson)

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Tags: Loughborough, Loughborough International

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