LEWIS Shaw, a member of LiveWire’s Talented Athletes programme, has marked a significant milestone in his athletics career by being chosen for England.
Representing Warrington Athletic Club and competing for Merseyside, Lewis has showcased his exceptional talent in the Intermediate Boys 100 metres hurdles.
At the recent championships, he secured victory in his heat with a time of 13.36 seconds, ensuring his place in the final. Demonstrating remarkable skill and determination, he then stormed to the gold medal in the final, clocking a new personal best time of 13.11 seconds.
This impressive achievement has earned Lewis selection for the SIAB Schools International, set to take place at Carmarthen Athletics Track on July 20.
Achievements in 2024:
• January: Northern Indoor Championships, Sheffield: Shaw ran 8.33 in the heats and 8.11 in the final to win gold.
• February: National Indoor Championships, Sheffield: Shaw ran 8.08 in the heats and 8.05 in the final to claim silver.
• April: Euro U18 Qualifying, Birmingham: Shaw stepped up to 110 hurdles, achieving a personal best of 14.47 seconds, narrowly missing the European qualifying time by 0.02 seconds.
• May: Merseyside County Championships: Shaw won with a new personal best and championship record of 13.24 seconds.
• July: ESAA Championship, Birmingham: Shaw ran 13.36 in the heats and set a new personal best of 13.11 seconds in the final to win gold, earning selection to represent England at the SIAB in Carmarthen, Wales.
Looking ahead, Lewis has a busy season with competitions including the SIAB Championships, National Championships, Northern Championships, UK School Games, and the YDL Final.
He said: “Being a member of LiveWire has massively helped my athletics this season as it has help me develop power for my hurdles, through the plyoboxes and weights combined.
“I’ve also been following a strength and conditioning programme from my coach using both free weights and the squat rack to keep me in good shape for the season.”
Warrington Borough Council’s cabinet member for communities, culture and leisure, Cllr Tony Higgins, said: “My congratulations to Lewis and his latest achievement. It’s been great to hear about how LiveWire’s facilities have helped to support his development, and I look forward to seeing him continue to excel.”
For more information about LiveWire and becoming a member, see their latest offer at livewirewarrington.co.uk
