Mr Shaw Runs the London Marathon
A huge congratulations to Mr Shaw from The Gainsborough Academy who ran and completed the London Marathon yesterday in aid of pancreatic cancer.
He completed the marathon in a fantastic time of 4 hours and 56 minutes!
Well done, Mr Shaw!
Matilda Completes the London Mini Marathon
Matilda, Y10 student at Wickersley School and Sports College, also made the trip to London yesterday to take part in the London Mini Marathon, representing the Yorkshire and Humberside region.
The event, which is run over 2.6km takes place on part of the iconic London Marathon course, sees athletes finishing on the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace.
220 young athletes competed in the U15 Girls event, and Matilda came in 47th place overall – helping the Yorkshire and Humberside team to a fifth place finish.
Congrats, Matilda – a wonderful achievement!
