Author: Luke Angell

SAL – Match 2, Aldershot

Written by Luke Angell on 22 June 2026. Posted in SAL, Track & Field.

It was a super hot and sunny day yesterday for Match 2 of the Southern Athletics League: Division 3 West. Team Kennet had four athletes competing, and our combined team with Marlborough Athletics Club was one of only three teams to break the 200 points barrier, finishing in third place with 224 points. Havant were second with 265 and Aldershot first with 270.

In the field events, Theo Nightingale put in a jump of 1.88m to clearly win the Men’s A High Jump. Luke Angell put in a huge throw of 59.41m to dominate the Men’s A Javelin and secure another Team Kennet first place. In the throws cage, Peter Saunders secured an excellent 3rd place in the Men’s A Discus with a throw of 30.04m. In the sand pit Chris Turner triple jumped 8.50m to secure a win in the Men’s B event.

Ben Schiffer-Harte picked up a lot of non-scoring experience on the field as well with a 3.82m long jump, 16.68m in the javelin and an 8.21m triple jump.

On the track Ben secured 2nd place in the Men’s B 800m with a time of 2:54:75. Chris secured a win in the Men’s A 400m Hurdles in a time of 1:32:12. The water jump was a welcome part of the Men’s 2000m Steeplechase, with Ben and Chris working together to push each others performance – Ben finishing in 8:54:85 to secure 2nd place in the Men’s B and Chris just behind in 8:57:75 to secure 3rd in the Men’s A event.

Thanks also to Ben, Peter, Chris and Cheryl, who all undertook officials roles throughout the day. The SAL always welcome more officials and it’s a great way to gain experience of those events not included in the junior competitions.

Historic Day For Team Kennet As QuadKids Team Breaks 2,000 Points

Written by Luke Angell on 15 June 2026. Posted in Quad Kids.

Team Kennet Make History With Record-Breaking QuadKids Performance

Team Kennet’s QuadKids squad produced one of the greatest performances in the club’s history at the latest Wessex Young Athletes QuadKids League match in Andover, becoming the first Team Kennet team ever to break the remarkable 2,000-point barrier.

The club not only won both the Boys and Girls team competitions but also secured the Overall Team victory, further strengthening their position at the top of the league standings.

The Girls now lead their league by almost 200 points, while the Boys have climbed into the top three. Combined, Team Kennet continue to pull away from the competition and remain firmly established at the top of the overall league table.

Using the official QuadKids scoring system, where only the top four athletes count towards the team score, Team Kennet amassed an incredible 2,029 points across both competitions.

To put this achievement into perspective, an individual QuadKids score of 250 points is considered an excellent performance. Team Kennet recorded multiple athletes above that mark across both teams, demonstrating the exceptional talent currently developing within the club.

Girls Team Shine

The girls produced a superb team total of 994 points, led by:

🥇 Matilda Saunders – 261 points
🥈 Praiya Foreman – 255 points
🥉 Olivia Kwit – 248 points
⭐ Hazel Balch – 230 points

The sprint event saw Praiya Foreman clock a superb 10.9 seconds for 75m, the second-fastest time of the day.

In the Long Jump, Matilda Saunders recorded 3.84m, also ranking second overall.

The Vortex Throw saw Saunders launch an impressive 33.47m, with Foreman close behind on 33.24m, producing the second and third best throws of the competition.

However, it was the 600m where the girls truly dominated.

Four Team Kennet athletes broke the two-minute barrier, with another narrowly missing out.

Praiya Foreman – 1:46.6 (Fastest girl of the day)
Olivia Kwit – 1:47.3 (Second fastest girl)
Matilda Saunders – 1:52.5
Florence Randall-Bird – 1:58.3 (First time under two minutes)

Both Ines Field (2:00.2) and Cecily Wyer (2:00.7) came agonisingly close to joining the sub-two-minute club.

The individual standings reflected Team Kennet’s dominance as the club secured an incredible 1-2-3 finish:

🥇 Matilda Saunders
🥈 Praiya Foreman
🥉 Olivia Kwit

Additional strong performances came from Ines Field, Cecily Wyer, Darcy McCurtin, Isabella Chapman and Florence Randall-Bird, all contributing valuable points throughout the competition.

Boys Team Break The 1,000 Point Mark

The boys were equally impressive, posting a remarkable 1,035 points.

Leading scorers were:

🥇 Chester Bailey – 269 points
🥈 Harvey Baker – 262 points
🥉 Matthew Jones – 253 points
⭐ Lenny Wyvill – 251 points

Just outside the scoring four was William Winter, who recorded an excellent 248 points, while Sebastian Lauder-Clarke, Percy Reed, Zac Skelton, Idris Gaye and Sebastian Rayfield all played important roles in the team’s success.

Winter was the fastest Team Kennet athlete over 75m, recording 11.1 seconds, while several teammates followed closely behind with times of 11.2 and 11.3 seconds.

In the Long Jump, Harvey Baker recorded 3.62m, while his 43.01m Vortex Throw ranked as the second-best throw of the day.

Once again, the 600m proved decisive.

Chester Bailey – 1:45.3 (Fastest boy of the day)
Lenny Wyvill – 1:49.8
Matthew Jones – 1:53.8
William Winter – 1:57.0

All four athletes broke the two-minute barrier, with Bailey and Wyvill both winning their heats.

A Landmark Day For Team Kennet

Breaking the 2,000-point barrier represents a significant milestone in Team Kennet’s QuadKids history and highlights the strength, depth and quality currently developing throughout the club.

To win both the Boys and Girls competitions, achieve a combined score of 2,029 points, and set a new club benchmark is an outstanding achievement.

The performance will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the finest QuadKids displays Team Kennet has ever produced and sets a new standard for future generations of athletes to chase.

Congratulations to every athlete, coach, official and parent who contributed to a truly historic day for Team Kennet.

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Wessex Young Athletes League – Andover 2

Written by Luke Angell on 15 June 2026. Posted in Track & Field.

Team Kennet Battle Through Adversity to Secure Another League Runner-Up Spot

Team Kennet continued their excellent start to the 2026 Wessex Young Athletes League season with another 2nd place finish at Andover on Sunday.

Despite six athletes being forced to withdraw before the competition through illness, injury, and school championship commitments, Team Kennet showed tremendous determination and team spirit to once again finish ahead of some of the strongest clubs in the region.

The final standings saw:

🥇 Camberley & District AC – 372 points
🥈 Team Kennet Triathlon & AC – 275 points
🥉 Southampton AC – 266 points
4th Poole Runners – 208 points
5th Andover AC – 167 points
6th New Forest Junior AC – 138 points

With warm sunshine and excellent conditions throughout the day, there were plenty of personal bests and outstanding performances across the team.

Under 14 Girls Continue Their Dominance

The Under 14 Girls were once again the standout performers, claiming another age group victory and strengthening their position at the top of the league table.

There were impressive double victories in the field events, with Isla Ladds and Matilda Clare taking maximum points in the Long Jump, while Ella McDonald and Clare repeated the feat in the Javelin.

Further success came in the Discus where Ayla Wyvill secured a B String victory, while Sophia Mahoney and Affra Bailey picked up valuable points in the Shot Put.

On the track, Darcey Claridge, Chloe Davidson, Affra Bailey, Lottie Longhurst, Matilda Clare, and Isla Ladds all contributed strongly across the middle-distance and sprint events.

The 4x100m relay team of Mahoney, Ladds, Clare and Bailey rounded off a superb day with a second-place finish.

Under 16 Boys Stay Top Of The League

The Under 16 Boys matched their first-round success by also winning their age group and maintaining top spot in the league standings.

The throws squad dominated proceedings, with double victories in all three throwing disciplines.

Noah Lauder Clarke and Euan Jones combined for maximum points in the Javelin, while Berkay Altuntas and Oscar Hook produced dominant performances in both the Discus and Shot Put.

On the track, Oliver Young delivered another outstanding all-round display, competing in three sprint events and securing podium finishes in each. Frank Edwards added a second-place finish in the 1500m, while Josh Brian and Josh Ladds also contributed valuable points throughout the day.

Valuable Contributions Across The Team

Although the Under 14 Boys were affected by absences, they still produced some excellent performances.

Jenson Nichols was outstanding, winning both the Javelin and Discus before finishing third in the 100m. Alfie Cronk added strong points in both the Discus and Shot Put.

In the Under 18 age groups, Theo Nightingale cleared an impressive 1.90m to win the High Jump, while Zoe Dickson secured second-place finishes in both the Discus and Shot Put.

The Under 16 Girls also continued their strong season.

Catherine Wood led the way in the throws, winning the Discus and placing second in both the Javelin and Shot Put. In the Long Jump, Izzy Payne and Olivia Rayfield delivered a valuable double victory, while Olivia Bentley stormed to victory in the 300m.

The 4x100m relay quartet of Jess McCurtin, Olivia Rayfield, Izzy Payne and Olivia Bentley finished strongly to take second place.

Team Spirit Shines Through

With six athletes unavailable before competition even began, Team Kennet faced a challenging start to the day. However, athletes stepped up across multiple events, filled gaps where needed, and once again demonstrated the strength and depth of the club.

Two age-group victories, numerous event wins, and another second-place team finish mean Team Kennet remains firmly in contention as the Wessex Young Athletes League season moves towards its next round.

A huge well done to every athlete, coach, official and parent who helped make the day another success.

Ben East Breaks 80 Metres in France

Written by Luke Angell on 15 June 2026. Posted in Track & Field.

Team Kennet’s Ben East enjoyed a memorable weekend in France, producing a huge personal best throw of 80.05m to break through the prestigious 80-metre barrier for the first time in his career.

Competing against a strong international field, Ben delivered when it mattered most, joining the exclusive club of athletes to have thrown beyond 80 metres. The performance marks a significant milestone in his athletics journey and is a reward for years of dedication and hard work.

Ben is coached by John Trower, with Luke Angell continuing to support his development as part of the wider coaching team. The result reflects the hard work being put in by both athlete and coaches, with Ben continuing to establish himself among Britain’s leading javelin throwers.

With the season still in full swing, the breakthrough performance in France provides an exciting platform for the competitions ahead. Everyone at Team Kennet congratulates Ben on a fantastic achievement and wishes him every success for the remainder of the season.

County Championships Report – Day 2

Written by Luke Angell on 10 May 2026. Posted in Track & Field.

Across the second day of competition, Team Kennet athletes secured an incredible medal haul of 8 Gold, 4 Silver and 5 Bronze medals, rounding off a hugely successful championship weekend.

The Berkshire Championships began strongly in the field events, where the throws squad once again dominated proceedings. In the Under 16 boys Hammer, Oscar Hooks completely controlled the competition, launching the hammer out to 43.11m to secure County gold.

In the older Under 18 age group, Turkay Altuntas continued his exceptional weekend after his Discus success on Day 1, producing a huge 58.61m throw in the Hammer to comfortably take another gold medal.

The Under 14 girls also enjoyed major success, with Isla Ladds producing a fantastic all-round display. She claimed gold in the Shot with 7.37m, before earlier securing another County title in the Long Jump with a leap of 4.60m.

Another field event gold arrived in the Under 18 girls Discus, where Zoe Dickson threw 23.01m to stand on top of the podium.

The Javelin runway also delivered more success for Team Kennet. In the Under 18 men’s event, Will McDonald claimed gold with a throw of 46.79m, while in the Senior Men’s competition, Luke secured an incredible 13th consecutive County title, winning gold with a throw of just over 54m.

Several athletes also earned excellent Silver medals throughout the day. Orlagh Stratford narrowly missed out on High Jump gold in the Under 14 girls competition, losing on countback despite clearing 1.40m.

In the Javelin events, Noah Lauder Clarke secured Silver in the Under 16 boys competition with 44.60m, while second-claim athlete Chris Broadfoot matched the achievement in the Under 18 event with 46.05m.

On the track, the Under 14 girls 800m was decided by time trials, with Ella Larkin producing a strong run of 2:23.88, enough to secure Bronze overall.

Additional Bronze medals came from:

Euan Jones – Under 16 Javelin (32.75m)
Ben Schaffer Harte – Senior Men’s 1500m (6:04.87)
Oliver Young – Under 16 boys 100m (12.67)

Throughout the day there were Team Kennet athletes competing in blue, yellow and white across almost every event, with several athletes narrowly missing out on podium positions.

In the Under 14 girls competition, Matilda Clare enjoyed another busy day, finishing:

4th in the Long Jump (4.46m)
9th in the 800m (2:40.9)
6th in the 200m Final (29.13)

In the Under 16 boys age group:

Josh Ladds finished 4th in the Javelin (29.23m) and 8th in the 100m Final (13.91)
Owen Tilsley placed 7th in the 100m Final

After medalling on Day 1, Quinn Joyce returned to the track in the Under 14 girls 800m, finishing 6th overall in 2:28.29.

In the Under 16 girls events:

Ella Cronk placed 6th in the Long Jump (4.08m)
Finished 13th in the 800m (2:46.03)

Meanwhile, Ben Schaffer Harte also reached the Senior Men’s 100m Final, placing 8th in 14.81. and Gold in the 3000m Steeplechase

Away from Berkshire, the Hampshire County Championships saw a much busier second day for Team Kennet athletes, with more medals added to the overall tally.

Harriet Saunders delivered an excellent run in the Under 16 girls 1500m, clocking 4:51.38 to win Silver.

In the Under 18 girls Discus, Suki Humphreys secured Bronze with a throw of 22.81m.

Back in the Under 16 girls events, Catherine Wood narrowly missed out on medals:

4th in the Javelin (21.76m)
5th in the Discus (23.38m)

Olivia Bentley also returned for the 800m Final, running 2:27.07 to finish 6th overall.

Championship Weekend Summary

After two outstanding days of competition, Team Kennet athletes secured more than 30 County Championship medals across Berkshire and Hampshire:

🥇 13 County Champions
🥈 9 Silver Medallists
🥉 10 Bronze Medallists

An exceptional weekend for the club, showcasing the depth, talent and determination across every age group and discipline.

County Championships Report – Day 1

Written by Luke Angell on 10 May 2026. Posted in Track & Field.

Team Kennet athletes delivered an outstanding opening day at the Berkshire County Championships, returning home with an impressive medal haul of 4 Gold, 5 Silver and 5 Bronze medals across a packed schedule of competition.

The Altuntas family once again enjoyed a hugely successful day in the field events. In the Under 16 boys competition, Berkay Altuntas claimed County gold in the Discus with a superb throw of 41.86m, before adding a Silver medal in the Shot with 13.25m. Older brother Turkay Altuntas continued the family success in the Under 18 age group, securing Discus gold with a commanding 52.45m throw.

Also striking gold in the Under 18 category was Theo Nightingale, who cleared 1.85m to win the High Jump title in style.

The fourth gold medal of the day came from Senior/Veteran athlete Bart Kuijten, who produced a strong performance in the 5000m, winning in 17:44.92.

There were several excellent Silver medal performances throughout the day. Oskar Larkin narrowly missed out on High Jump gold in the Under 16 boys event, losing on countback despite clearing 1.51m.

One of the races of the day came in the Under 14 girls 1500m, where a thrilling three-way battle unfolded from start to finish. Quinn Joyce secured Silver in 5:02.08, while Maisie McCurtin earned Bronze after leading parts of the race, finishing in 5:04.78. Teammate Darcey Claridge also competed strongly to place 6th in 5:30.99.

In the Under 14 girls Javelin, Matilda Clare produced a huge throw of 28.67m, earning Silver, while teammate Ella McDonald added another medal to the tally with Bronze thanks to a throw of 23.33m.

Another Bronze medal came courtesy of Zoe Dickson in the Under 18 girls Hammer, where she threw 31.64m.

Back in the Under 16 boys age group, Oliver Young sprinted to Bronze in the 200m Final with 25.12, after earlier finishing third in his heat with 25.3. Teammate Matais Manrique Hueglass also qualified for the final after placing second in his heat with 26.61, although unfortunately he was unable to make the final start line. Earlier in the day, he narrowly missed out on a Long Jump medal with a best leap of 5.10m.

The Under 16 boys Discus also brought more success for Team Kennet, with Rueben Kuijten claiming Bronze thanks to a throw of 34.50m, while Oscar Hooks finished just outside the medals in 4th place with 32.06m.

Several athletes also produced excellent performances despite narrowly missing podium positions. In the Under 14 boys events, Seb Lane finished an excellent 4th in the Long Jump with 4.49m, before adding another 4th place in the 200m Final in 27.69.

Teammate Alfie Cronk also endured a frustratingly close day, finishing 4th in both the Discus (18.13m) and Shot (6.86m).

Meanwhile, Under 14 athlete Matilda Clare rounded off a busy day by reaching the 100m Final, finishing 8th in 13.98 after qualifying from the heats in 13.83.

Away from Berkshire, the Hampshire Championships also brought success for Team Kennet athletes. Catherine Wood secured Silver in the Under 16 girls Shot with 9.54m, while Olivia Bentley safely progressed through to Sunday’s 800m Final after finishing second in her heat in 2:23.02.

An exceptional opening day for Team Kennet, with medals, personal bests, finals qualification and strong performances across every age group.

Team Kennet Supporting the West Berkshire QuadKids Festival

Written by Luke Angell on 9 May 2026. Posted in Quad Kids, Volunteer.

Team Kennet Supporting the West Berkshire QuadKids Festival

A huge thank you to all of the Team Kennet coaches, officials, athletes, and volunteers who helped support today’s Annual West Berkshire QuadKids Athletics Festival.

With 23 schools attending and nearly 450 children competing, it was a huge event to organise and run and your hard work throughout the day helped everything run smoothly from start to finish.

From setting up events early in the morning, to officiating, recording results, supporting schools, and helping athletes throughout the competition, your efforts played a massive part in making the festival another success.

It was brilliant to see Team Kennet supporting grassroots athletics and helping provide such a positive experience for so many young athletes across West Berkshire.

Thank you all for your time, energy, and commitment today.

QuadKids – Team Kennet Triathlon & Athletics Club

Junior Race Success at Hurstbourne Tarrant Fun Runs

Written by Luke Angell on 4 May 2026. Posted in Old Uncategorised.

Olivia Kwit finished 2nd in the junior race at the Hurstbourne Tarrant Fun Runs over the weekend.

The popular local event attracted a large turnout, with nearly 200 runners in the junior race alone, creating a strong and competitive field.

A great performance from Olivia to finish runner-up

BUCS Cardiff International

Written by Luke Angell on 4 May 2026. Posted in Track & Field.

Ben East opened his season in impressive fashion, securing victory in the men’s javelin with a best throw of 74.04 metres.

Competing in difficult conditions, with persistent heavy rain affecting the runway and grip, East showed strong control and composure throughout. Despite the wet weather, he managed to deliver a consistent series and produce a winning mark to kick off his campaign.

A very solid early-season performance, particularly given the conditions, and a promising sign for the competitions ahead.

Team Kennet Competition Report – Quad Kids Abingdon Open Competition

Written by Luke Angell on 4 May 2026. Posted in Open Competition, Quad Kids.

Team Kennet athletes enjoyed a successful day at the QuadKids Open Meeting in Abingdon, hosted by Abingdon Athletics Club at Tilsley Park.

Competing in the Under-10 girls’ category, Isabella delivered an outstanding all-round performance to secure 1st place overall. Her results included: