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Weekend Round-Up (20-21 June)
22/06/2026 00:00, I Mewn Blog /
NOVUNA UK ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS – BIRMINGHAM JUNE 20-21
WELSH athletes plundered two Welsh records, two national titles, an array of podium places and a weekend full of excellent performances at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium.
Leading the way was Freya Jones (Harrow AC) who broke her own Welsh record on the way to winning javelin gold with a huge throw of 58.12m.
Commonwealth Games-bound Charlotte Henrich (Invicta East Kent AC) also set a new Welsh 400m record of 50.58 as she claimed a bronze medal. Henrich’s time surpasses Michelle Scutt’s 44-year-old previous best mark.
There was also another gold medal for decorated Welsh race walker Bethan Davies (Cardiff Athletics) who once again stood on the top step of the UK Championships podium after winning the women’s 5,000m in 23:43.39.
See a full round-up of the weekend’s action from Birmingham at the link below.
BROKEN ARROW SKY RACE – WMRA MOUNTAIN RUNNING WORLD CUP, PALLISADES TAHOE, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 19
Eden O’Dea (Deeside AAC) finished eighth in a global field at the Broken Arrow Sky Race in California.
The 5.8km course packs 865m of vertical gain into a relentless climb, offering only fleeting moments of respite on short flatter and slightly downhill sections.
The challenge builds towards a brutal finale, where runners tackle a technical upper section before confronting the iconic “Stairway to Heaven” ladder.
O’Dea completed the gruelling course in 47:46 with Anna Gibson, of the United States, claiming the win in 43:15.
RAS Y BANNAU/ BRECON BEACONS FELL RACE AND WELSH SENIOR LONG DISTANCE MOUNTAIN CHAMPIONSHIPS – BRECON BEACONS, JUNE 20
There were hot, humid conditions and an extended course for competitors to contend with in the Brecon Beacons on Saturday.
The addition of Fan y Big to add some ascent and an extra 3km downhill to finish in Talybont-on-Usk for better parking and facilities resulted in a big day out on the hills.
The Brecon Beacons Fell Race is a long-standing distance fell race in South Wales which takes in the majority of the Bannau Brycheiniog and this year totalled 34km and 1700m of ascent.
The race also incorporated the Welsh Fell Running Association long distance champs. There was quality in the field and a range of running clubs from in and outside Wales represented.
Gary Davies did a fantastic job of organising the event and making adjustments to accommodate both Welsh Athletics and WFRA champs event requirements. A great job also from the marshal team who had to deal with midges and no wind on top rather than the usual exposed conditions.
Welsh Athletics results:
Women: 1. Bethan Logan, Mynydd Du (3:53:34), 8th overall; 2. Rhian Probert (V50), Mynydd Du (4:08:20), 15th overall; 3. Sarah Jeremiah (V50), Parc Bryn Bach (5:06:27), 30th overall.
Men/Open: 1. Huw Davies, Mercia Fell Runners (3:25:05); 2. Owain Williams (V40), Eryri Harriers (3:39:30), 4th overall; 3. Wyndham Turner, Mynydd Du (3:40:33), 5th overall.
WMRA INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN RUNNING CUP – ITALY, JUNE 21
A seven strong Welsh team travelled to Gagliano del Capo in Puglia to compete in the WRMA International Mountain Running Cup on Sunday.
In the women’s race, the Welsh team of three finished 11th overall. The individual placings were Nansi Griffiths (Carmarthen Harriers) 9th, Heather Watson (Deeside AAC) 33rd, Tamsin Seguin (Menai Track and Field) 47th.
In the men’s race, the Welsh team finished 14th. The individual placings were Zac Campbell (Deeside AAC) 28th, Lewis Davies (Deeside AAC) 51st, Ryan Delaney (Deeside AAC) 54th and Jai Chauhan (Eryri Harriers) 59th.
SOUTH WALES THROWS 2026 – ABERDARE, JUNE 20
Two Welsh Age Group records were set along with a glut of personal bests at the Ron Jones Stadium on Saturday.
National Development Programme Under-18 thrower Amelia Mitchell (Neath Harriers) set a new Welsh women’s hammer age group record of 60.58m.
Meanwhile, Under-18 athlete Gethin Brown (Deeside AAC) celebrated a new Welsh men’s hammer age group best with an effort of 69.09m.
The hammer competition also produced PBs for Taylor Proberts (Swansea Harriers), James Hayward (Glasgow Jaguars Track and Field), Poppy Jones (Rhondda AAC) and Ava Smith (Rhondda AAC).
In the discus competition, Menna Morgan (Blaenau Gwent Athletics), Ellis Cole (Blaenau Gwent Athletics), Buddy Evans (Carmarthen Harriers) all registered PBs, while the shot put also reaped PBs for Buddy Evans, Saffron Weaver (Rhondda AC), Finley Parnell (Blaenau Gwent Athletics), Ruby Aherne (Cardiff Archers), Hollie Weaver (Rhondda AAC) and Gabriel Evans (Rhondda AAC).
Menna Morgan, Ellis Cole and Rebekah Pratt (Swansea Harriers) recorded new PBs in the javelin.
WEST WALES JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT 2 – BRECON, JUNE 20
More than 280 Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 athletes registered for the West Wales Junior Development League fixture at the Penlan Athletics Track in Brecon on Saturday.
The team standings on the day were: 1. Swansea Harriers - 934 pts; 2. Brecon AC - 429 pts; 3. Carmarthen Harriers - 306 pts; 4. Bridgend AC - 272 pts; 5. Neath Harriers - 225 pts; 6. Llanelli AC - 184 pts; 7. Pembrokeshire Harriers - 48 pts; 8. TROTS - 46 pts.
After two fixtures Swansea Harriers lead the way from Carmarthen Harriers and Brecon AC.
SOUTH EAST WALES JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT OPEN 3 – HEREFORD, JUNE 21
The South East Wales Junior Development third fixture of the season attracted an entry of more than 280 athletes to Hereford on Sunday.
The overall team scores were: 1. Aberdare Valley – 1548.50; Cardiff Archers 1286.50; Pontyclun AC 991; Hereford and County AC 910.50; Newport Harriers 854; Blaenau Gwent AC 556.50; Cardiff Athletics 554; Rhymney Valley AC 398.50; Rhondda AAC 314; Cwmbran Harriers 312.50; Barry and Vale Harriers 104.
THE BLADE RUNNER – MANMOEL, JUNE 21
The Blade Runner is a seven-mile multi-terrain race that starts and finishes at wind turbines on the Oakdale plateau and uses the lanes to loop the village of Manmoel.
This year’s race attracted a record entry. The men’s category was won by Mark Jennings (Micky Morris Racing Team) ahead of Tye Duggan (Parc Bryn Bach) and Martin Thomas (Parc Bryn Bach). The women’s race was won by Katie Plummer with Delyth Williams (San Domenico) second and Verity McGowan third. Full results will be published on the Islwyn Running Club Facebook page.
SOUTH WEST SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS, EXETER, JUNE 20
Three welsh athletes competed in Exter this weekend in the senior boys discus with Owen Garrett taking first with a throw of 49.75 followed in second by Deacon Evans (45.60) and William Richards-Baldwin (43.79) in third.
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