Published: Thursday, 28th May, 2009 9:00am

Gold rush for WSEH

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Athletics

Ainsley Campbell.

A FANTASTIC effort from Windsor, Slough, Eton & Hounslow athletes saw them come away from the South of England under-17 and under-15 championships with three winners.

They also had three other medallists and numerous finalists over the weekend in Ashford, Kent.

The under-17 800m saw two WSEH athletes totally dominate the race. Ricky Letch and Elliott Woolmer led the charge and were never headed, though it looked at one stage that Woolmer may cause an upset, leading National Schools champion Letch off the final bend before Letch powered through to win in 1 minute 54.5 seconds, with Woolmer in the silver position in 1.55.94 - a massive five second improvement on his previous best.

Another to shatter his best was Ainsley Campbell. He was only second in the semi-final of the under-17 400m, but raised his game to win the final in a new PB of 48.88, dipping under the 49 second barrier for the first time.

Laura Burke coasted through her semi-final as the fastest qualifier in the under-17 300m hurdles and then made certain of the title with a dominating run in the final to win in 43.67.

Ryan Barrett had several no throws in the under-17 discus before registering a 40.21m mark that gained him the bronze award. The other bronze medal fell to Georgie Lamother in the under-17 ladies 200m, clocking of 25.52.