Bedford & County Athletics Club celebrated a successful conclusion to their 2026 season at the annual Hammer Circle Reunion, an event that unites athletes, coaches, and enthusiasts of hammer throwing. Approximately 70 attendees witnessed Bedford athletes achieve significant personal milestones and competitive success.
Notably, Mia overcame a challenging start to deliver her best series ever, achieving a personal best of 54.69 metres to win the girls’ U16/18 competition and earning the Best Overall Performance of the Weekend award. Glen also ended his season strongly, setting a season’s best of 56.72 metres in the hammer throw and breaking the 18-metre barrier in the weight throw with a personal best of 18.43 metres. He finished the year ranked first in the UK for his age group and placed sixth and eighth globally in hammer and weight throw respectively.
These achievements highlight Bedford's status as a leading, inclusive, and athlete-focused club in the region, underscoring the athletes' development and international recognition.
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Source: Bedford & County athletics. Aggregated summary, not independent reporting.