His opening leg of 9:16 was 15 seconds faster than any other competitor on the day and his team-mates never relinquished the lead that he set.

In the under-15 event, Gilad Nachshen, who ran the third fastest leg in 10:16, and Bini Bloom (10:42) helped Shaftesbury secure silver medals, competing against 10 other club teams.

Sisters Jessica and Rebecca Hurley joined forces to form the Shaftesbury Barnet team for the U20 1,500m steeplechase at the Youth Development League National final in Birmingham.

Jessica, 17 at the time, placed fifth in 5:51.72, less than a second outside her personal best. Rebecca, 19, recorded 6:35.70 in what was her first Shaftesbury race of the season and first steeplechase ever.