BETH Hawtin stole the show for Oxford City as she took home a brilliant bronze medal in the Under 15 girls’ race at the McCain Cross Challenge in Cardiff.
The event, which also incorporated the Welsh Cross Country Championship, attracted some of the best young athletes in the UK, but Hawtin, who was competing in this race a year below, produced an excellent performance, which augurs well for the future.
She finished behind Grace Baker and Harriett Preedy, both of Aldershot, Farnham & District.
She crossed the line over the 3.5km course in 13min 35secs – and was a mere eight seconds behind the winner.
Meanwhile, Matthieu Marshall finished 12th in the under 15 boys’ event, while Lauren Hawtin was ninth in the under 17 girls’ race.
The third of the Hawtin sisters, Melissa, competed in the under 20 women’s race.
Over a 4.6km course, Melissa clocked 18.22 to finish in seventh place.
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