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Ben East Reaches Commonwealth Games Javelin Final

Written by Luke Angell on 30 July 2026. Posted in Old Uncategorised.

Team Kennet athlete Ben East has secured his place in the men’s javelin final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after an assured performance in the qualification round.

Representing England, Ben produced a best throw of 80.38m to finish among the leading qualifiers and book his place in the championship final.

With challenging conditions making throwing difficult throughout the competition, no athlete achieved the automatic qualifying standard. Ben’s consistent series proved more than enough to earn his place in the final, where he will now compete for Commonwealth honours.

Qualifying for a major championship final is another significant achievement in Ben’s career and reflects the high standard he continues to perform at on the international stage.

Everyone at Team Kennet is incredibly proud of Ben’s achievement and wishes him every success in the Commonwealth Games final.

Berkay Altuntas Finishes Fourth Overall at England Athletics Age Group Championships

Written by Luke Angell on 26 July 2026. Posted in Old Uncategorised.

Congratulations to Berkay Altuntas, who produced another outstanding performance at the England Athletics Age Group Championships, finishing 4th overall in the Discus Throw and 3rd in his age group.

Berkay delivered a personal best of 49.37m, adding over three metres to his previous best and continuing his impressive progression on the national stage.

Competing against some of England’s best young discus throwers, Berkay narrowly missed the overall podium while securing a top-three finish in his age group.

Coached by Cheryl Angell, Berkay continues to establish himself as one of the country’s leading young throwers, with another excellent championship performance.

Berkay Altuntas Secures Sixth in Age Group at England Athletics Age Group Championships

Written by Luke Angell on 26 July 2026. Posted in Old Uncategorised.

Congratulations to Berkay Altuntas, who represented Team Kennet at the England Athletics Age Group Championships, competing in the Shot Put against some of the country’s best young athletes.

Berkay recorded a best throw of 13.20m, finishing 9th overall in the combined competition and 6th in his age group.

Competing on the national stage is a significant achievement, and Berkay can take great pride in another strong performance against England’s top young throwers.

Coached by Cheryl Angell, Berkay continues to develop and gain valuable experience at the highest level of age-group competition.

Congratulations, Berkay, on an excellent performance representing Team Kennet.

Top-Eight Overall but Bronze Finish for Theo at the England Athletics Age Group Championships

Written by Luke Angell on 26 July 2026. Posted in Old Uncategorised.

Congratulations to Theo Nightingale, who represented Team Kennet at the England Athletics Age Group Championships, competing in the U18 Men’s High Jump against some of the country’s best young athletes.

Theo produced an excellent series of jumps to clear 1.89m, earning an impressive 8th-place overall and taking Bronze in his age group

His competition included successful clearances at 1.79m, 1.84m and 1.89m, before making three determined attempts at 1.94m.

A consistent season under the guidance of Team Kennet coach Nick Bull has seen Theo continue to develop, with this national top-eight finish another excellent milestone in his progression.

Qualifying for the England Athletics Age Group Championships is a significant achievement, and finishing in the national top eight is a testament to Theo’s hard work and dedication throughout the season.

Congratulations, Theo, on an excellent performance.

Team Kennet Leaves Everything on the Track in Thrilling QuadKids Finale

Written by Luke Angell on 14 July 2026. Posted in Old Uncategorised, Quad Kids, Track & Field.

The fourth and final Wessex League QuadKids fixture saw Team Kennet head into the competition with one clear objective – give absolutely everything.

Starting the day with a 53-point lead over Winchester, who still have one fixture remaining on 26th July, the challenge was simple: score as many points as possible and leave nothing behind.

The team did exactly that.

In blistering temperatures and battling strong, swirling winds throughout the day, Team Kennet produced a remarkable combined total of 2,090 points, with athletes delivering outstanding performances across all four disciplines.

The competition also saw three new Team Kennet club records fall.

🏆 Matilda Saunders became the first Team Kennet girl in history to throw the QuadKids Vortex beyond the 40-metre barrier, setting a fantastic new club record of 40.77m.

🏆 Olivia Kwit continued her outstanding season by lowering her own Team Kennet 600m record once again, stopping the clock in a superb 1:45.

🏆 Harvey Baker added another chapter to his incredible season by breaking yet another long-standing club record with an outstanding 4.33m Long Jump. Still only in Year 5, Harvey continues to rewrite the Team Kennet record books.

The records didn’t stop there.

⭐ Praiya Foreman extended her own Team Kennet record for the highest individual QuadKids points total ever achieved by a club athlete.

⭐ Harvey Baker also improved his own club record for the highest individual QuadKids points score by a boy, highlighting the exceptional consistency both athletes have shown throughout the season.

While the records were special, perhaps the most memorable moment of the day wasn’t one that will appear in any statistics.

With two fouls already against his name in the Long Jump, Lenny Wyvill faced a huge final attempt. Most athletes would have played safe to ensure a valid jump. Instead, knowing every single point could prove crucial, Lenny attacked the board with complete confidence.

Leaving barely a centimetre to spare, he produced a superb jump to secure maximum points for the team. Even the competition officials commented afterwards on the determination and competitive spirit shown by the Team Kennet boys.

It perfectly summed up what this team is all about.

Courage. Determination. Belief.

Those qualities have been built week after week through Wednesday evening training sessions, Saturday morning coaching, technical sessions and the dedication shown by every athlete, coach, volunteer and parent.

A huge thank you goes to everyone who has supported the team throughout the season. Every hour of training, every lift to competitions and every word of encouragement helped make performances like these possible.

Winchester still have one final fixture to complete, so the league title has yet to be officially decided. Whatever the final outcome, Team Kennet can hold their heads high knowing they gave absolutely everything. The athletes have represented the club with pride, determination and outstanding sportsmanship throughout the season.