A fantastic season of Athletics

It has been a fantastic season, with pupils at all levels showcasing the true spirit of athletics - demonstrating that having a "be the best you can be" attitude is what the sport is built upon.  

Striving to improve personal performance, regardless of the outcome, has been at the heart of every effort. Over 100 pupils have proudly represented the school, competing in both team events and as individuals, and we are excited to see how they continue to progress in athletics. 

Achilles Relays 

The term began with a team of over 40 Salopians travelling to Iffley Road, Oxford—the historic site of Sir Roger Bannister’s sub-4-minute mile—to compete in the Achilles Relays, the traditional curtain-raiser for the school athletics season. Founded in 1963 by Rt. Hon. Philip Noel-Baker, the event gave our athletes a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable race experience and work towards their personal bests. 

It was a day of outstanding performances. Our boys’ teams finished 2nd in both the Open and U15 4x200m finals, having won their heats. Notable performances came from Monty W (S, LVI), Ralph C (S, LVI), Daniel O (Rt, UVI) and Ethan P (R, LVI) in the Open category, and Finian M (SH, III), Arran N (Ch, III), Rafe C, Hayyan M-O (Ch, IV), and Leo T (O, III) in the U15s. 

Highlights included: 

• Jack Lovelock Trophy (Open 4x400m): Finlay C (O, UVI), Alex M (I, LVI), Jack K (SH, UVI), and Harry P-M (I, UVI) 

• Lord Noel-Baker Trophy (Open 4x800m): Same team secured victory in the final event 

• Grace Clements Trophy (U15 Girls 4x200m): Georgia P (MSH, III), Tilly L (MSH, III), Phoebe B (QEH, IV) and Agatha R (MSH, III) 

Shropshire Club Championships 

This was our first opportunity to showcase individual strength, with Shrewsbury School athletes winning 28 individual medals. 
Gold medallists included: 

• Don W (Rt, IV) – U17 High Jump 

• Hayyan M-O – U17 100m Hurdles 

• Harry P (Rt, LVI) – Shot Put 

• Meg H (M, LVI) – 3000m 

Standout performances: 

• James L (I, III) – 1500m (4:30) 

• Grace G (QEH, LVI) – U20 100m Hurdles (15.40s) 

Millfield Grand Prix 

We took four teams to compete early in the season against 16 of the strongest schools in the South West. 

• Inter Boys: 3rd overall 

• Inter Girls: 4th overall 

Notable athletes included Georgia P, Tilly L, Leo T, Rafe C, Joe B-A (SH, IV), and Arjun C (O, IV) who all achieved podium finishes in their events. 

Track & Field Cup 

Our Intermediate Boys and Girls teams entered the National Track & Field Cup. The boys qualified for the Midlands Final, finishing a respectable 4th overall. Standout performances came from Noe P (R, IV) and Mashiro K (S, IV), with all athletes competing in both track and field events under the decathlon-style scoring system. 

Shropshire Schools Individual Finals 

Many personal bests and podium finishes were achieved, with several athletes qualifying for the prestigious Mason Trophy: 

• Agatha R – Junior Girls Long Jump Champion (4.70m) 

• Ifeoluwa O (Ch, V) – Intermediate Boys Long Jump Champion (5.40m) 

• Dele S (Ch, LVI) – Senior Boys Long Jump Champion (5.90m) 

Top performances: 

• Alex M – Senior Boys 1500m Champion (4:20.9) 

• Meg H – 3000m (10:37) 

• Harry P-M – 400m PB (49.7s) 

Bromsgrove Invitational 

Our final school fixture saw Junior, Intermediate and Senior boys’ and girls’ teams compete across all disciplines. 

• Senior Girls: 2nd overall 

• Intermediate Girls: 1st overall 

• Junior Girls: 4th 

• Senior & Intermediate Boys: 1st overall 

• Junior Boys: 2nd overall 

This was a fantastic way to end the school athletics season, with many personal bests and significant progress made by all involved. 

English Schools’ Track and Field Championships 

We are proud to announce that several of our athletes will be representing Shrewsbury School at the prestigious English Schools’ Track and Field Championships, taking place on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th July 2025 at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. This national event brings together the best young athletes from across the country, and we are thrilled to see our pupils competing at such a high level. For those who wish to support from afar, the championships will be live-streamed online, allowing friends, family and the wider school community to cheer on our athletes as they strive for personal bests and podium finishes. 

We are incredibly proud of the team’s achievements and wish Jack K, Harry P-M, Meg H, Dele S and Gracie G the very best as they represent the school at National Schools in July. 

Liam Hennessy 

Assistant Director of Sport