The club sends its congratulations to our star para-athlete Maddie Down, who has won the Female Para Athlete of the Year award at the Track and Field Inclusion Awards in London.
It follows a successful year in which she won UK Indoor Championship gold in the T38 60 metres in Birmingham, won bronze in the 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow AND successfully passed her A-levels to earn a place at the University of Birmingham.
On her Facebook / Instagram page, Maddie said:
“I’m so honoured to have received Para Athlete of the Year at this year’s TAFI Awards! 🏆🤩
“It was brilliant to celebrate the people who work so hard to make track and field the most inclusive sport out there! 👏
“A huge congratulations to all the other winners and nominees – so many inspiring people doing incredible things!
“Athletics has to be one of the most inclusive sports, bringing people together regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, background or ability. There’s always more to do, but it’s exciting to be part of that journey!” 🏃🏽♀️✨
VIDEO OF INTERVIEW WITH ATHLETICS WEEKLY
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