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Sophie wins district Hammer Throw competition

A young athlete won the Hammer Throw category of the district championships last weekend.

A young athlete won the Hammer Throw category of the district championships last weekend.

Year 9 student Sophie Roy recorded a personal best of 23 metres with her throw - beating her nearest two rivals by two metres and four metres.

Her win at Rockingham Triangle in Corby means she will go on to compete at the county championships this coming weekend.

Sophie, who trains with Corby Athletic Club, said: “I felt nervous going into the district competition so I was really happy when I recorded a personal best and won.

“I’m nervous about competing in the county competition but I’m excited too. It will be the first time I’ve competed in a county event.

“It would be great if I could come back with a medal.

“Ideally I would like to compete professionally.”

Sophie trains every Tuesday and Thursday and occasionally trains on a Sunday.