Newham had a strong medal showing at the Paris Olympics, writes Neandra Etienne
World, Commonwealth and European Medalist Victoria Ohuruogu (Newham and Essex Beagles Athletic Club) won a bronze medal as part of the women’s 4x400m relay team. Instagram @vixxplay
Mitchell-Blake competes for TeamGB in Men’s 4 x100m RelayAthletics. Photo Credit:Sam Mellish/Team GB
Sportsperson Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake (Newham and Essex Beagles Athletic Club) won a bronze medal as part of the men’s 4x100m relay team. Nethaneel told his social media followers: “Gratitude always, hardware is not to be taken for granted and always means more when it’s achieved with your brother.” Instagram @nethaneel
Sportsperson Bianca Williams won a silver medal in the women’s 4x100m relay team. Bianca studied BSc in Sport and Exercise Science at UEL Instagram @biancaawills
Lewis Davey (Newham and Essex Beagles Athletic Club) won a bronze medal as part of the men’s 4x400m relay team. The team also achieved a new European record. Instagram @ld4hunna
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