Brilliant fifth place as Olivia marks her debut in an England vest

DAC athlete Olivia Lee was delighted to win her first England vest for the SIAB International Cross-Country meet – and gained sixth place in her race as part of the winning national team.

The SIAB (Schools International Athletics Board) international was held on Saturday 22 March at Falkirk in Scotland.

Olivia qualified for the international event after winning a tremendous bronze medal in the Junior Girls race at the English Schools cross country event on 15 March.

Olivia Lee celebrates her first England vest as she races at Falkirk in the SIAB International.

The junior girls race in Falkirk was the first event of the day, with a 3km course of winding trails, complicated footing and unpredictable heathland.

Olivia got a steady start which saw her claw her way back through the field as the race went on. She finished in sixth place, as the fifth English athlete, contributing to the English team’s overall victory in the team competition.

A proud Olivia in her England kit with her competition medal.

Each race involved 32 athletes, the top eight in each age group from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

A massive well done to Olivia from all at Derby Athletic Club, and best of luck for your future endeavours in the sport.