NEMAA Shine again at the British Masters Athletics ChampionshipsDerby, September 12–14, 2025 - Report by Stuart Lynn

A team of 44 athletes from NEMAA made the journey south to Derby for the prestigious British Masters Athletics Championships, and they returned with an outstanding medal haul.
The weekend was full of drama, with competitors facing blazing sunshine one moment and torrential thunderstorms the next. But the unpredictable weather didn’t stop NEMAA athletes from delivering one of their strongest performances to date.
In total, 30 athletes brought home 53 medals:

• 🥇 28 Gold
• 🥈 19 Silver
• 🥉 6 Bronze

A remarkable 20 athletes were crowned British Champions, some in multiple events, underlining the strength and depth of talent within the region.
 
Gold Medallists – British Champions

• Kath Stewart (W85) – 100m, 200m, 400m
• Doreen Craig (W70) – 200m, 400m, Long Jump
• Lauren Jobson (W35) – 200m, 400m
• Angela Kelly (W65) – 100m
• Michele O’Neill-Hall (W60) – 3000m Walk
• Leanne Slater (W35) – Discus
• Hazel Bough (W45) - 1500m
• Hugh Ryan (M90) – Shot, Javelin, Hammer, Discus
• Trevor Hodgson (M50) – 100m
• Stuart Lynn (M65) – 200m
• Ivan Thorn (M50) – 3000m Walk
• Ian Richardson (M75) – 400m
• Lewis Robson (M35) – 400m
• Nigel Gorvett (M45) – 400m Hurdles
• George Routledge (M75) – Steeple Chase
• John Wild (M70) – Weight
• Ian Humphries (M80) - Discus
• Alastair Hill (M75) – High Jump
• Lloyd Powell (M35) – High Jump
• Trevor Straker (M70) – Shot

 
Silver Medallists

• Doreen Craig (W70) – 100m, Javelin
• Leanne Slater (W35) – Shot
• Faye Winspear-Hewson (W35) – 100m
• Karen Storey (W55) – 100m, 200m
• Hazel Bough (W45) – 400m
• Alexis Dodd (W40) – 800m
• Caterine Coterill (W45) – Discus
• Angela Richings (W60) – High Jump
• Emily McDonald (W40) – High Jump
• Stuart Lynn (M65) – 400m
• Ben Harding (M55) – 400m
• Andrew Webb (M75) – 80m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles
• Ian Humphries (M80) - Javelin
• Gavin Card (M45) – Pole Vault
• Darren Towart (M45) – 400m Hurdles
• John Wild (M70) – Discus

 
Bronze Medallists

• Lourdes Bradley (W50) – 200m, 400m
• Alastair Hill (M75) – Shot
• John Wild (M70) – Hammer
• Chris Fenwick (M70) – 100m
• Ian Humphries (M80) - Shot
• George Routledge (M75) – High Jump

 
Competing Athletes
NEMAA also proudly acknowledges the efforts of those who battled in tough fields, ensuring the team spirit was as strong as ever: Dawn Ridgeway, George Routledge, Glen Hilton, Hugh Ryan, Ian Humphries, Justin Durham, Marvin Edwards, Michael Salkeld, Amir Ziko, Paul Fisher, Paul Young, Peter Sunderland, Ron Stewart, Simon Allen, and Su-Wan Lewis.
 
A Championship to Remember
This was a superb weekend of athletics, showcasing the determination, versatility, and talent of NEMAA athletes across all age groups. Every competitor played a part in making the 2025 British Championships a record-breaking success for the region.
Congratulations to all our British Champions, medal winners, and every athlete who represented NEMAA in Derby