O/T Hull Athlete gets bronze

http://t.co/aIfhtSYFC3

Kingston upon Hull Athletics Club athlete Annabelle Lewis ran the third leg of the GB 4 x 100m relay team at the World Champs. She handed over in 2nd place but the 4th leg runner who came in to replace an injured athlete came in 4th against more experienced stronger athletes, however it was really close and the girls were happy with that. They are now even happier as the French team have been disqualified so get the bronze. As I posted on another thread, Annabelle has worked very hard to get where she is even giving up a full time job so she could train. Her dad Dean is a huge City fan and a very proud man right now.

 

Thanks for that, didn't see it

 

Is this the lass who went to Wolfreton School? If it is then I was in the same class as her.

Tremendous achievement.

 

She runs a fantastic bend.

Great to hear the Hull accent on tv.

 

Yes it is, Carr Lane then Wolfreton. Won every race since she was an U11 and was always determined to get to the top in Athletics. On TV today Denise Lewis really rated her so I am sure she this is just the start.

 

Yeah, she went to Wolfreton! I've grown up with her brother James. You may well know me.

 

She ran great legs in the heat and final. One of the stronger members of the team.

 

Wolfreton is renowned for their athletics/cross country teams and are constantly making the school national finals etc.

Having ran (400m) for Wolfreton at events with Annabelle it was clear she was always going to be a fantastic sprinter. Jack Cutsforth and Matty Pye were formidable as well albeit longer distances!