Junior Press Report 6th March 2018 (24th-25th Feb)
England Athletics National Indoor Age group Championships
Sheffield
24th-25th February 2018
Ilford flew solo in representation at the England Athletics National Indoor Age Group Championships in Sheffield (24-25th February) at the hands of Mario Dobrescu who competed in the U15 Boy’s 200m event.
Coming into the championship as the Essex and Eastern Counties Champion he cruised through his heat and entered the final with the second fastest time from the qualifying heats.
In a time that was faster than the long standing outdoor club record of 22.9 set in 1965, Dobrescu powered home with a time of 22.80 which won him the bronze medal behind the winner (22.51, 4th fastest ever for an U15 indoors) and the silver medallist (22.58) who holds the World Record for fastest 300m ever run by a 13-year old.
An excellent performance by Dobrescu made the trip worthwhile, and the club outdoor record must surely now be in his sights. He and his young teammates will all be looking to build upon their great indoor achievements when the outdoor season commences.