Charlotte Henrich shattered a 44‑year‑old Welsh record when she claimed bronze in the 400m at the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The 19‑year‑old finished in a personal best of 50.58 seconds, eclipsing Michelle Scutt's 1982 mark. Her win came on a hot, slow‑track day that tested every runner today’s contest.

Henrich admitted she was a big fan of silver medallist Amber Anning, who topped the field. Meanwhile, Wales' fastest man Jeremiah Azu booked the 200m final with a 20.80‑second heat win but withdrew before next week’s Diamond League in Paris, leaving his brother Alex to finish sixth in the event.

The day opened with Bethan Davies securing her eighth UK title in the 5000m race walk, the first since becoming a mother in 2024. She praised the support that helped her return to form, noting the balance between motherhood and elite competition remains a tough challenge for Athletics fans today.

Other highlights saw Issy Boffey take silver in the 800m with 1:55.93, beating Kelly Holmes’ Championship record, while Jake Heyward finished second in the 1500m after recent Achilles surgery. Thomas Walley cleared 5.30m in the pole vault, edging closer to his personal best and eyeing Commonwealth Games selection next season.