Story By Bjorn Jansen
April’s performances, hard work, and momentum seamlessly became an unforgettable weekend at the 2025 Surrey County Track and Field Championships. SpeedPro athletes lit up the track and field across two action-packed days. With medals, personal bests, and strong championship debut performances, the group showed poise, power, and preparation when it mattered most.
Sprinting into Form: Personal Bests and Podiums
The sprints saw a wave of personal bests and brilliant execution. In the U15 300m, Tommy Crosara delivered one of the weekend’s headline moments. After winning his heat comfortably in 37.96 on Day 1, he returned on Day 2 with a phenomenal performance in the final, clocking 36.23, a 1.4-second personal best, to take gold.
Tommy's time not only achieved the English Schools National Standard but also placed him 34th on the UK U15 300m all-time list and broke a club record that had stood for eight years: a textbook race, executed to plan, and an exciting benchmark for what’s still to come.
In the same event, Freya McAndie produced a breakthrough run 42.74, earning herself a well-deserved bronze medal. Her composure in a high-pressure race speaks volumes about her progress this season.
Sprinting into Form: Performances and Personal Bests
Making her debut in the 300m, Amelia Barnes clocked an impressive 44.72, placing 10th overall, a strong opener as she steps up in distance. Amelia had already shown form in Saturday’s U15 200m, where she ran a season’s best of 27.52.
Also in the 200m, Mahira Narvekar continued her progression with a personal best of 28.39. On Day 1, she produced a 300m personal best of 45.34 in the U17 category. At the same time, Leah Olima ran a sharp 27.73 — both solid performances in the middle of their season build-up.
Lucy Whorton hit a massive 2-second PB of 27.81 in her U15 200m heat and advanced to the semi-finals, finishing 21st overall. Lia Clements joined the PB party with 29.08 in the same event, before smashing the 14-second barrier in the 100m, running 13.79 for a new best.
Leah also opened her championship weekend with a strong run of 13.09 in the U17 100m, setting her up well for the 200m. These results demonstrate the consistency and quality achieved through weekly training.
Middle-Distance Performances: 800m Strength Across the Squad
The 800m races featured a mix of breakthrough runs, finals qualification, and significant personal bests, showing the depth and range of SpeedPro’s middle-distance athletes.
In the U17 800m, Thomas Whorton made a long-awaited return to competition, running a season’s best of 2:02.91 to qualify for the final. Thomas was racing for the first time in nine months, following six months of complete rest due to injury. Having only returned to full training in March, his performance was down to his patience, commitment, and focused rehabilitation. He placed 8th in the final — a promising start to his outdoor season and a springboard for the races ahead.
In the U15 girls’ event, Beatrice Eminson returned to the track after a long layoff, running 2:24.50 to qualify for the final and backing it up with 2:25.72 for 7th place. Having had eight weeks off due to a foot injury sustained at English Schools Cross Country, Beatrice only returned to training last week. Stepping onto the track and performing with composure and consistency was hugely impressive.
In her first-ever county championships, Holly Townsend ran a stunning 3-second personal best of 2:24.39 in the U17 800m. It was a breakthrough performance that reflects the confidence Holly has built this spring. Meanwhile, Sofia (2:42.68) and Halili (2:45.55) opened their seasons with determined runs in the U15 and U17 age groups, respectively. These performances not only provided valuable experience but also set a positive tone for the upcoming summer season.
Podium Performances in the Field
It wasn’t just on the track that SpeedPro athletes made their mark. Soraya Stevens produced a lifetime best of 10.74m in the Triple Jump, earning herself a silver medal, her first at the county level. This brilliant result rewards her technical focus and commitment over the past few months.
Neva Jansen added to the medal haul on the throws side with a silver in the U17 Discus, showcasing strength and consistency through her series.
Final Reflections
Over two days, SpeedPro athletes achieved multiple personal bests, secured four medals, set several national-level benchmarks and continue to consistently demonstrate team spirit, professionalism, and an unwavering hunger for more
These championships are a stepping stone. What’s most exciting is that we’re just at the start of the outdoor season. With this level of performance in early May, the rest of the summer promises big things.
Congratulations to every athlete who competed, and a huge thanks to the coaching team and families who continue to support the process. SpeedPro is building momentum, and we’re only getting started.