A PUPIL from Wellingborough School took double gold and broke a national record at the National Preparatory Schools Athletics Finals.
The National Preparatory Schools Athletics Finals, which took place at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, saw pupils from Preparatory Schools across the country taking part in a number of athletic events.
Etienne Maughan, a Year 7 pupil from Wellingborough School, competed in both the 100m and 200m track events, which saw her achieving first place in both races and making her a double gold champion. Etienne also broke the national record in the 200m event as well as her own personal best. The achievement makes her the fastest girl of her age group across Prep Schools throughout the country.
There was also success elsewhere at the Finals, with Year 7 pupil Polly Ross achieving fourth place in the shot putt event and Year 6 pupil Lucas Brazier taking sixth place in the 800m track, marking a strong Wellingborough School effort at the competition.
Sue Knox, Headmistress at Wellingborough Preparatory School, praised the achievements of the pupils, stating: “We are incredibly proud of the pupils who took part in their National Athletics Finals, and they should be proud of their own achievements too. Etienne’s achievement of double gold and a new national record is incredibly impressive, and we are sure this is just the beginning of a successful career in athletics. Well done to all the pupils for representing the school so brilliantly.”
For more information about Wellingborough School and its pupils’ achievements, visit www.wellingboroughschool.org