August is where a summer of training comes home to roost, and our Beagles made the most of every opportunity. From a Canadian adventure for one of our juniors to a PB filled Essex 5K Championships in Colchester, the final Eastern Young Athletes’ League fixture of the season in Barnet and a huge club turnout at the Southend Open, there was barely a weekend without a Beagles vest on show.
Track opens, road races, quadrathlons and throws festivals: this month had everything, and the number of personal bests tells the story. You can catch up on our previous round-up if you missed it, then read on for all of August’s results.
August at a glance
- Sophia Davies competed at the Ontario Summer Games in Canada, winning the 1200m (3:41.85), 2000m (6:34.34) and 800m (2:19.87).
- Madison Kindler won the U14 1500m for Essex at the Southern Inter-Counties Championships in 4:49.60.
- James Connor was Essex 5K champion in his V40 age group with 15:01 at the Colchester Friday Night 5K, where almost every Beagle recorded a personal best.
- Max Sanderson set new PBs of 3:50.72 for 1500m at the BMC Grand Prix at St Mary’s and 8:23.76 for 3000m at BMC Tooting Bec.
- Brentwood Beagles completed their Eastern Young Athletes’ League season at Barnet with five relay teams and personal bests across the U14, U16 and U18 age groups.
- U10 Margot Zayman won the howler throw at the East Region FMC Festival in Norfolk with 27.61m.
Ontario Summer Games, Ontario, Canada
A summer to remember for Sophia Davies (6:26), who has been in Canada picking up a whole range of amazing results, including a trip to the provincial Ontario Summer Games. Sophia clocked 6:26 for 2000m, 3:35 for 1200m, 2:19 for 800m and 10:17 for 3000m across the series of races, and then added three race wins: 1st in the 1200m in 3:41.85, 1st in the 2000m in 6:34.34 and 1st in the 800m in 2:19.87. What a way to spend a summer!
Southern Inter-Counties Championships
Two Beagles pulled on the Essex vest at the Southern Inter-Counties Championships and both did the county proud. Madison Kindler (4:49.60) was a brilliant winner of the U14 1500m, while Max Cheetham (11.72) sprinted to 4th in the U14 100m in 11.72 and backed it up with 7th in the 200m in 25.22. Representing your county against the best in the south is no small thing, so well done both.
Watford Open, 5 August
Cooler conditions at the Watford Open led to some very strong 800m running from the Beagles. Lianne Esterhuysen (2:29.57) produced a really strong performance in the U14 race, pushing the pace and surging to the finish for a new PB. U16 Amalie Twydell (2:27.09) went through a storming first lap on her way to a new best, and U16 Ollie Johnson (2:12.0) also came away with a new best.
In the fastest race of the night, U20 Max Sanderson (1:54.76) took his advantage in the closing lap ahead of clubmate Owen Adams (1:55.86), who had led through a 54 second first lap and finished just a tiny fraction outside his PB. Thanks as always to @coach66flix for the photos.
Aberdeen AAC Open Graded Meeting, Aberdeen
A long trip north for two of our U14 girls at the Aberdeen AAC open graded meeting. Jess Davidson (4:52.73) ran a new 1500m PB, and Madison Kindler (3:42.2) took on the 1200m. Great to see Beagles racing wherever the summer takes them.
Colchester Friday Night 5K and Essex 5K Championships, Colchester
One of the highlights of the month, with the Essex 5K Championships wrapped into Colchester Friday Night Racing, and almost all of our athletes picking up new personal bests. The night started with a one mile race in which the junior Beagles all collected new PBs: Liam Worth (6:11), Danel Esterhuysen (6:54), Freya Brewington (7:07) and Isla Johnson (7:22).
Then came the 5K, where V40 James Connor (15:01) ran a season’s best and was crowned Essex champion in his age group. Here is how the rest of the Beagles got on:
- Dean Savery (16:48), U23, season’s best
- Sophia Davies (16:57), U14, PB
- Ollie Johnson (16:59), U16, PB
- Lianne Esterhuysen (17:36), U14, PB
- Zara Morley (18:05), U18, PB
- Matthew Jones (18:18), U18, PB
- Jess Davidson (18:23), U14, PB
- Simon Knightbridge (18:45), V50, season’s best
- Emily Brewington (18:47), U14, PB
- Amalie Twydell (19:12), U16, PB
- Edward Garwood (19:26), U14, PB
- Adam Armour (19:36), U16, PB
- Aria Sabado (19:53), U16, PB
- Elliot Worth (20:45), V50, PB
- Barbara Aldridge (20:56), V50, PB
- Dylan Hussain (23:51), U14, season’s best
Photos thanks to @coach66flix and Daniel E.
BMC Grand Prix, St Mary’s
Top level middle distance racing at the BMC Grand Prix at St Mary’s, and a new 1500m PB for Max Sanderson (3:50.72). A superb run in a quality field.
Pitsea Running Club Crown to Crown 5k
Warm temperatures and an eclipse during the race made this a Crown to Crown 5k to remember. Lianne Esterhuysen (19:31) was first female home, with Iyla Souter (20:14) second female. A brilliant Beagles one two. Thanks to Daniel E for the photos.
Blackheath and Bromley Open
Our U12s took to the track at the Blackheath and Bromley Open and threw themselves into the sprints. Over 100m we had Sofia Bosivert (16.29), Zak Robinson (15.97), Noah Johnson (16.55), Leo Bosivert (16.56) and Arlo Johnson (16.95).
Two of the group doubled up over 800m, with Leo Boisvert (2:45.01) and Zak Robinson (2:47.66) both showing they can handle two laps as well as one. Photos by @coach66flix.
Eastern Young Athletes’ League Final Fixture, Barnet
The final EYAL fixture of the season took the team to Barnet, and it was an excellent display of teamwork alongside some brilliant personal performances, with plenty of athletes stepping outside their comfort zone to fill gaps in the team. Here is how everyone got on.
U14 girls:
- Chloe Thomson (800m 3:08.91 PB, javelin 7.76m, 100m 16.44 PB)
- Macey Pitts (200m hurdles 34.01 PB, high jump 1.20m equal PB, 200m 31.35)
- Idia Jones (100m 14.15 PB, long jump 3.22m PB, 200m 30.12 PB)
- Lianne Esterhuysen (long jump 2.95m, 1500m 4:56.11, discus 12.56m PB)
- Isobel Larner (javelin 19.87m, 1500m 5:23.26)
U16 girls:
- Amalie Twydell (800m 2:29.97, shot 5.86m, 300m 47.23 PB)
- Sophie Bickerstaff (shot 5.08m PB, javelin 11.60m PB, 1500m 4:48.59)
- Jessica Thomson (long jump 3.90 PB, 100m 15.50 PB, triple jump 9.59m PB)
- Sophie Penn (800m 2:45.18 PB, 300m 52.57 PB)
- Robyn Colyer (long jump 4.27m, 300m 43.79 PB, javelin 24.03m)
U18 women:
- Daisy Willingale (100m 13.65, 200m 28.78, triple jump 10.15m)
- Olivia Forrest (discus 14.42m PB, shot 5.83m, javelin 10.31m)
- Evie Warn (400m 66.04, shot 5.34m, long jump 3.80m PB)
- Isabel Forrest (1500m 5:37.98, javelin 9.13m)
U14 boys:
- Max Cheetham (long jump 5.18m, 100m 11.87, 200m 24.04)
- Max Matthews (100m 13.35, 200m 28.56)
- Jaxxon Chue (100m 16.08, javelin 16.35m, 200m 32.93)
- Oliver Nevill (200m hurdles 34.12 PB, long jump 3.98m PB, high jump 1.30m)
- Daniel Ayandare (shot 8.91m PB, 100m 13.85 PB, high jump 1.25m)
- Patrick Connor (200m hurdles 41.41 PB, shot 3.79m PB, discus 9.08m PB)
- Rafi Mather (800m 2:30.62)
- Austin Lever (1500m 5:08.38)
- Oscar Gander (1500m 5:13.36)
U16 boys:
- Ollie Johnson (long jump 4.75m PB, 1500m 4:41.02)
- Adam Armour (800m 2:37.43 PB, shot 8.27m PB, javelin 25.83m)
- Henry Willingale (800m 2:28.91 PB, javelin 19.09m, 300m 42.98 PB)
- Anicet Mavita (100m 12.43 PB, shot 4.52m)
- Joseph Olaoluwabowale (100m 12.73)
U18 men:
- Lewis Ton (800m 2:17.66 PB, 400m 63.03 PB)
- Matthew Jones (1500m 4:44.91)
And the relays, always the noisiest part of the day:
- U14 girls (61.37): Chloe Thomson, Idia Jones, Macey Pitts and Lianne Esterhuysen
- U16 girls (58.09): Robyn Colyer, Sophie Bickerstaff, Jessica Thomson and Amalie Twydell
- U18 women (59.16): Evie Warn, Isabel Forrest, Olivia Forrest and Daisy Willingale
- U14 boys (54.59): Max C, Jaxxon, Daniel and Oliver
- U16 boys (53.19): Adam, Ollie, Anicet and Henry
A big thank you to the officials and parents who have supported this team all season long, including those who completed their officials course and everyone who helped rake the sandpit or retrieve javelins. Thanks too to Amalie Twydell for the brilliant cupcakes, and to Daniel E and @coach66flix for the photos.
Watford Open, 19 August
The penultimate Watford Open of the season offered 1500m and 3000m races, and the Beagles took full advantage. U18 Matthew Jones (4:45.74) and U18 Evie Warn (5:06.34) both raced the 1500m, as did U16 Heidi Woodley (4:44.43) and U14 Madison Kindler (4:30.65). Over 3000m, U16 Will Hughes (9:25.04) ran a new PB.
BMC Tooting Bec
Fast racing under the Tooting Bec lights at the BMC meeting. U20 Max Sanderson (8:23.76) knocked out a new 3000m PB, and Owen Adams (1:57.24) went under two minutes again over 800m.
East Region FMC Festival, Norfolk
Two of our youngest Beagles headed to Norfolk for the East Region FMC Festival, and there was an amazing win for U10 Margot Zayman (27.61m) in the howler throw. Margot also took 2nd in the 400m in 80 secs, 3rd in the 50m in 8.3 secs and 3rd in the standing long jump with 1.81m.
Alongside her, U10 Harriet Fletcher (1.59m) produced a clean sweep of personal bests: 1.59m in the standing long jump, 18.91m in the howler, 87.3 secs for 400m and 9.1 secs for 50m. Four events, four PBs, a brilliant day’s work.
Southend Open, Southend
An amazing set of results from our track and field athletes at the Southend Open, with medals across almost every age group. Starting in the field, Oliver Nevill (1.35m) cleared 1.35m in the U14 high jump, while U16 Adam Armour (8.25m) threw 8.25m in the shot and 21.17m in the discus.
The U14 boys long jump was a Beagles clean sweep of the podium: Max Cheetham (4.84m) 1st, Harry King (4.24m) 2nd and Max Matthews (3.91m) 3rd. There were more jumps and throws successes too:
- Freya Brewington (15.97m), U10 howler, 1st
- Isabelle Holme (12.57m), U12 turbo javelin, 1st
- Skylar Phillips (3.99m), U14 long jump, 3rd
- Sofia Boisvert (3.35m), U12 long jump
- Evie Foley (3.63m), U12 long jump, 2nd
- Daisy Willingale (distance TBC), U18 long jump, 1st
- Milena Nevill (distance TBC), U12 long jump, 3rd
In the mile race walk, Emma Dyos (8:55.20) was 2nd female, with Stuart Bennett (9:53.48) and Rachel Lawless (10:51.66) also going well, and Emily Brewington (11:25.21) first U14 girl.
Over 800m, U14s Rosa Moss (2:47.0) and Sofia Ewen (2:55.12) both got stuck in, U16 Henry Willingale (2:33.13) ran strongly, U16 Amalie Twydell (2:34.14) was 2nd and U18 Lewis Ton (2:20.73) took the win.
The sprints came thick and fast. Freya Brewington won the 50m in 9.55. In the U10 60m, Elliot Purcell (10.28) and Priya Shina-Grant (10.55) were both 3rd in their races. Over 75m we had Elise Gosling (11.86) 3rd, Milena Nevill (12.43), Leo Boisvert (12.48) 3rd, Theo Irons (12.71), Thomas Howlett (11.53) 3rd, Jacob Irons (12.35), Evie Foley (11.31) 1st and Sofia Boisvert (12.65).
In the 100m, Oliver Nevill (15.21) and Skylar Phillips (15.23) were both 3rd, Max Cheetham (12.14) won the U14 race, Harry King (13.27) was 3rd and U16 William Adenagbe (12.42) was 2nd.
The U12 600m brought more medals, with Elise Gosling (2:05.92) 1st and Isabelle Holme (1:49.99) 1st in their respective races, Evie Foley (1:58.31) and Thea Clark (2:07.47) both running well, Leo Boisvert (1:58.53) 2nd and Thomas Howlett (2:01.18) close behind. U16 Jess Bone (45.51) took on the 300m.
Our U10s tackled the 400m, with Sean Connor (1:15.97) 2nd, Elliot Purcell (1:19.74), Albie Clarke (1:20.6) and Danel Esterhuysen (1:21) 2nd in his race. Over 1500m, Lianne Esterhuysen (5:05.6) and Emily Brewington (5:40.13) both put in good efforts.
The U10 120m saw Elliot Purcell (20.27), Elise Gosling (23.49) 1st, Milena Nevill (25.43) and Priya Shina Grant (21.15) 3rd. Finally the 200m, where Max Cheetham (25.30) made it another win, Max Matthews (27.76) was 2nd, Oliver Nevill (31.49) rounded off his day and William Adenagbe (24.80) was 2nd in the U16 race. Photos thanks to @coach66flix and Daniel E.
Woodford Green Quadrathlon, Woodford Green
Four events, one score and plenty of smiles at the Woodford Green Quadrathlon. U12 Olivia Norris (75m 11.3) was 2nd overall, adding 1:57.29 for 600m, 3.31m in the long jump and 18.95m with the howler. U10 Margot Zayman (50m 9.97) was also 2nd overall with 1:20.32 for 400m, 1.71m in the standing long jump and a big 24.70m howler.
The rest of our quadrathletes were superb too:
- Theo Irons (75m 12.44), U12, long jump 2.47m, howler 20.80m
- Rose Spink (50m 10.65), U10, 400m 1:25.56, standing long jump 1.74m, howler 14.90m
- Priya Shina-Grant (50m 10.74), U10, 400m 1:31.69, standing long jump 1.51m, howler 19.10m
- Olivia Spink (75m 12.15), U12, 600m 1:57.52, long jump 3.21m, howler 17.35m
- Jacob Irons (75m 12.15), U12, long jump 3.65m, howler 32.40m
- Harriet Fletcher (50m 10.99), U10, 400m 1:27.5, standing long jump 1.53m, howler 14.90m
Taking on four very different events in one afternoon is a real test of concentration as well as fitness, so well done to all of our young Beagles.
A huge thank you to @coach66flix and Daniel E for capturing so many of this month’s moments on camera, and to our coaches, officials and parent helpers, especially those who supported the Eastern Young Athletes’ League team throughout the season, completed their officials course, raked the sandpit and chased after javelins.
With the summer track season winding down, attention starts to turn to the autumn. Keep an eye on the club calendar and our social channels for details, and in the meantime, well done to every Beagle who raced, jumped, threw or walked in August.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Essex 5K age group title at the Colchester Friday Night 5K in August 2026?
James Connor of Brentwood Beagles was Essex champion in the V40 age group at the Colchester Friday Night 5K on 7 August 2026, running a season’s best of 15:01.
What did Sophia Davies achieve at the Ontario Summer Games in Canada?
Sophia Davies won three races at the Ontario Summer Games in Canada: the 1200m in 3:41.85, the 2000m in 6:34.34 and the 800m in 2:19.87. During her time in Canada she also recorded 6:26 for 2000m, 3:35 for 1200m, 2:19 for 800m and 10:17 for 3000m.
Which Brentwood Beagles athletes represented Essex at the Southern Inter-Counties Championships in August 2026?
Madison Kindler and Max Cheetham represented Essex. Madison Kindler won the U14 1500m in 4:49.60, while Max Cheetham was 4th in the U14 100m in 11.72 and 7th in the 200m in 25.22.
Where was the final Eastern Young Athletes’ League fixture of the 2026 season?
The final Eastern Young Athletes’ League fixture of the season was held at Barnet on 17 August 2026, where Brentwood Beagles fielded U14, U16 and U18 athletes plus five relay teams and recorded personal bests across every age group.
What PBs did Max Sanderson run in August 2026?
Max Sanderson set a 1500m PB of 3:50.72 at the BMC Grand Prix at St Mary’s on 8 August 2026 and a 3000m PB of 8:23.76 at BMC Tooting Bec on 20 August 2026. He also won the fastest 800m race at the Watford Open on 5 August in 1:54.76.