18 Abingdon Prep • September 2024 SPORT In an action-packed summer term of Sport, here are some of the highlights. CRICKET: Lords Trip Pupils in Year 8 1st and 2nd Cricket XIs had a wonderful time visiting the home of cricket. In the morning they enjoyed a training session with coaches from the MCC, in the state of the art indoor centre. In the afternoon pupils were treated to a fascinating tour of the ground, receiving some behind the scenes access and learning about its rich history. ATHLETICS: James competed at the National Prep Schools Athletics Final. Held in the Alexander Stadium, James soaked up the fantastic atmosphere and toed the line against some of the best 800m in the country (the best 2 athletes from each region). He was able to secure 8th place and run a personal best time of 2m 20s. A huge achievement. BIATHLE: Huge congratulations to Leone who represented Team GBR at the European Biathle Championships in Madeira. Leone came 12th in only his second biathle race in a crowded field SUMMER SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS with 18 nations competing. Meanwhile, Arthur travelled to Dorset and backed up his strong swimming with an impressive 5th place in the National Schools Biathle Competition. SWIMMING: In June, 8 pupils travelled to the London Aquatics centre to compete in the National IAPS Swimming Finals. The U12 and U13 teams did tremendously well to qualify amongst the fastest 20 schools in the country. Both teams had a fantastic finals day, knocking 6 and 7 seconds off the qualifying times, with the U12s finishing in 13th place and the U13s finishing in 15th place. Satoshi also reached the final of the U13 50m butterfly, placing in a remarkable 5th place in a time of 30.79s. Leone reached the final of the U12 50m freestyle and placed a superb 6th place in a time of 29.57s. A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this summer term one full of sporting opportunities and experiences for the pupils. We look forward to welcoming you all back to the rugby touchline this autumn. Malvern Cross Country Lords Trip U11s at Cothill National Prep Schools Athletics Finals European Biathle Championships House Cricket APS v. Moulsford IAPS National Swimming Finals
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