During 2020 I have taken up running and have joint my local athletics club. All this training was tested when I have attended my first meet in April 2021 at Jim Peters Stadium in Dagenham.

Competing under 11, I am running 75 and 150 meter distances. It was too windy during my runs, therefore, they did not count towards my ranking. However, I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the event and met many interesting people there.

James Ellington

James Ellington

One of those people I have met is a legendary sprinter from Team GB, James Ellington. He has represented GB twice at the Olympic Games (2012 and 2016). More about him from Wikipedia.

James was very fast running his 100m on the day and kind to me.

I would like to wish him all the best in his comeback to running after the nasty automotive accident.