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Basics Throws Day
Yate & District AC are putting on a number of coaching days for young throwers who haven’t had the benefit of formal coaching or are relatively new to throwing. The days would also be useful to current throwers looking for a technical edge to improve their performances.
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Yate AC para seated thrower, Jack Clemit, has achieved a Guiness World record for the fastest half marathon in a non-racing wheelchair. Wow!![]()
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Jack, who is from Yeovil and trains with coach Matt in seated throws, took part in the Running Grand Prix at Goodwood motor circuit on 8th February and set a world record time of 1:39.27 over the half marathon distance. What a fantastic achievement. ![]()
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Jack was recently interviewed by BBC Radio Somerset and you can listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0n4jn1c![]()
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Jack started racing in a standard manual wheelchair towards the end of 2024 progressing through 10K races to undertaking a first half marathon last summer.![]()
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Now Jack has started training in a race wheelchair with coach Leanne. ![]()
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We are looking forward to seeing Jack’s progress on the track this summer!![]()
Congratulations jack!
Delighted to see Yate AC athlete Chris Callow has been selected for the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Notwill! ![]()
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Congratulations Chris and coach Bob!TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 📣![]()
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We are delighted to announce the athletes chosen to represent England at the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland on 21-23 May 2026.![]()
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We wish them the best of luck! 🏴![]()
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Read the full team announcement here: bit.ly/4uHyjP8
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