Championship Bests and double golds at our U17 Champs

Sunday 5th February 2023

Oliver Patton on his way to CBP in the U17 Men’s 1500m final (photo by Bobby Gavin)

*Please note this report is subject to checks and alterations – and the intention is to cover a few highlights (rather than every single gold medal performance).

Online Results

The highlights in the U17 Champs were a series of Championship Best performances in various events.

Oliver Patton led the way with those with a solo run for 3:56.72 in the 1500m that was close to Corey Campbell’s National Record from last year.

In fact, the silver and bronze medallists in that race were also inside the original Championship best, with strong runs from Jamie Connor of East Kilbride AC and Luke Culliton of Falkirk Victoria Harriers.

Law and District AAC athlete, Tehillah Ikechukwu Okonkwo, is a fine young sprints prospect and, not yet aged 15, claimed the U17 Champs Best performance in the 200m with a run of 24.57.

The Women’s 1500m featured a win for Millie McClelland-Brooks of Glasgow School of Sport with a CBP of 4:4.39.

Silver medallist, Eilidh Dallas of Strathearn Harriers, was also inside the previous best for this event after great running by both athletes. Eilidh’s time is a Scottish U15 Record, too! Congratulations to athlete, family, coach and Strathearn Harriers.

There were also of double gold medal performances – well done to Moorfoot Runners jumper, Louis Whyte, and Edinburgh AC sprinter, Rory Brogan.

Aberdeen AAC athlete, Finn Bryce, claimed gold in the shot and in the pole vault.