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25/08/2019 - Callum Wilkinson set a new British 5000m record of 18:41.23 at the British Championships in Birmingham.
See Ron's Report Here
21/07/2018 - Tom Bosworth broke the World 3000m record at the Anniversary Games held at the London Stadium today. Tom finished in a time of 10mins 43.84secs in front of a second placed ​Lebogang Shange of South Africa. Callum Wilkinson finished third in an excellent time of 11mins 13.77secs.
08/04/2018 - British Athletes excelled in the 20k Race Walks at the Commonwealth Games. In the men's 20k Tom Bosworth of England took the Silver medal behind Dane Bird Smith of Australia.in a new British Record of 1:19:38. Callum Wilkinson of England finished 7th in 1:22:35.
​In the women's 20k Bethan Davies of Wales took the Bronze medal behind Jemima Montag of Australia and Alana Barber of New Zealand in a time of 1:36:08. Other British finishers were Gemma Bridge of England - 5th in 1:39:31, Heather Lewis of Wales - 7th in 1:41:45 and Erika Kelly of Isle of Man - 9th in 1:47:29.
​Well done to all.
24/10/17 - Callum Wilkinson has been selected to compete for England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games along with Tom Bosworth and Gemma Bridge. Good luck to them all.
13/08/2017 - Five British walkers competed in the IAAF world Championships on The Mall on Sunday 13th August.
​In the Men's 50k Dominic King was unfortunately DQ'd beyond the 20k point, commiserations to Dominic.
​In the Women's 20k Bethan Davies finished 29th in a time of 1:33:10 and Gemma Bridge finished 40th in a time of 1:36:04.
​In the Men's 20k Callum Wilkinson finished 41st in a time of 1:23:54. Tom Bosworth set out with intent and was in the lead group from the gun and had just opened up a decisive lead when he was DQ'd after 12k. Tom was devastated but is sure to make up for this some time in the future. Well done to all.
09/07/2017 - Tom Bosworth smashed the one mile race walk record with a time of 5:31.08 to knock 6 seconds off the 26 year old previous mark. Callum Wilkinson was initially credited with fourth place in 5:36.31 but was unfortunately disqualified, likewise Dominic King who was credited with 5:56.8 until disqualification. Guy Thomas finished 5th in 6:02.3 and Chris Snook 6th in 6:09.32. It was good to have race walking featured at a showcase event like this, hopefully the first of many.
21/05/2017 - The British team finished fourth in the ​European Race Walking Cup 20k in Podebrady. Britain's highest ever placing. Tom Bosworth finished fourth in 81:22, Callum Wilkinson was 10th in 82:17, a new British U23 record which places him 4th on the UK all time list. Cameron Corbishly finished in 36th place in 87:26 with Dominic King completing the team in 47th place in 89:28
19/03/2017 - Several British athletes were in action at the Lugano Trophy meeting in Switzerland today. In the men's 20k race former British athlete (now Irish) Alex Wright won in 1:21:19 with Tom Bosworth in 2nd with 1:21:53. Callum Wilkinson finished in 8th place in a time of 1:23:47 which is inside the World Athletics Championships qualifying time of 1:24:00 so should hopefully secure him a place in the team. Cameron Corbishley finished 18th in 1:31:20. The men's U20 10k had Chris Snook in 8th place in 45:36 and Tom Partington in 9th with 45:50. George Wilkinson was 1st in the U16 5k with 28:31.
​In the women's 20k Emma Bridge was 8th in 1:37:36 and Heather Lewis 9th in 1:37:39 both unfortunately a little outside the World Championship qualifying time. In the women's U20 10k Anna Garcia was 6th in 52:31 with Molly Davy 7th in 52:59
​Well done to all.
04/11/2016 - Callum has won the British Athletics Writers Association BAWA  Young Male Athlete of the Year Photo attached from their twitter page  @BAWA_Athletics
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22/08/16 - Instagram Message From Callum Wilkinson
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Tom Bosworth 6th in Olympic 20k - Dominic King Unfortunately DQ'd in 50k
​Tom made a brave effort to win the race and led for a good proportion. Sadly he faded a bit towards the end but still finished a fantastic 6th in 1hr 20mins 13secs - 59 seconds behind the winner.
​Well done Tom

​As an aside, I think this quote from the pilot who flew round the world in a solar powered plane sums up Tom's performance:
"We have dared to fail and, when you dare to fail you can succeed"

Dominic King was unfortunately DQ'd from Olympic 50k race walk whilst on target for a PB. Commiserations to Dominic, but still an immense achievement to compete at the Olympics.
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​JR
06/07/08/16 - John Borgars qualified as a Centurion at Redcar on 6th/7th August. Well done to John from all at Enfield Race Walking League
​Read Ron's report
23/07/16 - On Saturday 23rd July in Bydgoszcz, Poland, Callum Wilkinson won the IAAF World Junior Championship. Very well done to Callum from all at Enfield Race Walking League.
​Report on IAAF Website
23 & 24/04/16 - Tom Bosworth wins his 5th National 20k title at Hillingdon on 23rd April. Manx Harriers dominate in team races.
Results here
At least 5 race walkers walked the London Marathon on 24th April. Colin Vesty (Leicester WC) amazingly did the 20k on Saturday and followed it up with a 4hrs 49mins 02secs marathon on Sunday, John Ralph (Enfield & Haringey) walked the marathon in 4hrs 57mins 14secs, Kathy Crilley (Surrey WC) walked it in 5hrs 38mins 23secs, Phil Lockwood (Sarnia) clocked 5hrs 54mins 13secs and Dave Hoben (Surrey WC) walked it in 6hrs 01min 47secs. If anyone else race walked it please let us know by email to enfieldleague@gmail.com
19/03/16 - Callum Wilkinson won his first International race in Dudince on 19th March over 10k. Tom Bosworth breaks British 20k record at same venue.
See Ron's report
13/03/16 - Surrey Walking Club promoted development races at Lewes Track on 13th March. Aimed mainly at young walkers new to race walking, the races proved most successful.
Read Peter Hannell's Report
28/02/16 - Leaguers dominated at the EAMA Inter Area Match at Lee Valley on 28th February with wins for Penny Cummings W35, Steve Allen M35 & Chris Hobbs M50. Other Leaguers also competed
See Results
31/01/16 - Callum Wilkinson, Tom Bosworth and Emma Achurch competed in the ELAN Indoor Meeting in Bratislava on Sunday 31st January with impressive results.
Read Ron's Report

10/01/16 - Callum Wilkinson sets new Junior UK record in the u20 England Athletics indoor 3km walk staged at Sheffield on 10th January.
Read Ron's report
19/11/15 - Today's East Anglian Daily Times includes an article featuring Callum Wilkinson with last weeks Enfield 7 mile walk given prominence.
Link to Article
10/10/15 - Dominic King broke the 4 hour barrier for 50k in the German Championships at Andernach. His time was 3 hours 59 minutes 22 seconds which placed him 7th. Hopefully this performance should secure him an Olympic slot next year.
28/09/15 - Bernie Hercock Elected President of Enfield & Haringey AC
Read Ron's Report
19/09/15 - Callum Wilkinson fails to finish the 5000m walk and relinquishes his title to Cameron Corbishley
Read Ron's Report
Callum Wilkinson sets new British U20 record at Birmingham.
Sean Pender & Dave Hoben in Guernsey Races.
Jim Sharlott 10k
Read Ron's Report
Callum Wilkinson sets new British U20 10k record  of 41:34.36 at the European Junior Championships in Eskilstuna.
Read Ron's report
21/06/15 - Small Nations Match - Bedford. Callum Wilkinson wins 10k.
Report
Results
06/05/15 - Dominic King wins Moulton 5
See Ron's Report
Plus video of race:
Watch Here
03/06/15 - Several leaguers took part in theSurrey Walking Club/Blackheath & Bromley AC 3k Track Championship on 3rd June. Results below: Men
1. D.Crane (Sy WC M35) 14 min 53.6 sec; 2. M.Martin (Sy WC M60) 16 min 26. sec; 3. S.Lightman (Sy WC/B&B M70) 18 min 7. sec; 4. D.Maskell (Sy WC M65) 18 min 32. sec; 5. P.Watts (Swan M60) 18 min 56.3 sec; 6. D.Hoben (Sy WC/B&B M60) 20 min 42.1 sec; 7. N.Simmons (Sy WC/B&B M70) 23 min 32.5 sec.

Women
1. A.Martin (Sy WC W50) 18 min 33. sec; 2. G.Legon (Bexley W55) 18 min 50.9 sec.

30/05/15 - Several leaguers took part in the SCVAC Track & Field Championships at Ashford. In the 3000m walk Chris Hobbs took victory in 14:44.08 followed by Steve Allen (15:00.56) with John Ralph, guesting in the race, 3rd in 16:44.4.
Angela Martin was 2nd lady and 1st F50 in19:02.04. Malcolm Martin & Peter Hannell both retired from the race.
Regular helper at league events, Barbara Ralph, took F60 gold in the 5000m run in 22:25.14
18/05/15 - Leaguers perform well at European Cup for Race Walking & European Masters Non-Stadia Championships.
See Ron's report
See post-race interview with Callum Wilkinson at European Cup for Race Walking
04/05/15 - Fabien Deuter wins 4th Enfield League Fixture of 2015 at Pednor 5
See Report Here
Enfield Leaguers were in action at the National 20k / YAG Championships at Hillingdon Cycle Track on 18th April.
Photos by Mark Easton
Ron's Report
YAG Results
National 20k Results
Several Leaguers were in action at European Veterans Indoor Championships with many earning medals.
Ron's Report Here
Results here

Lugano – Sour and Sweet for the Wilkinson’s
The day after celebrating his 18th birthday, Enfield’s Callum Wilkinson registered a first in the Lugano international meeting. However it was not the kind of first that he was seeking - it was his first ever disqualification! It was a disappointing and unpleasant experience, but one that most top walkers go through as they develop. Wilkinson’s resolve to get selected for the u20 GB team heading for Spain and the European Cup in Spain in May remains undaunted and work with coach Mick Graham to address the faults which led to his dq in Sunday’s race would be underway quickly.
Callum’s 12 year old brother George, walking in his red & gold club colours provided the Wilkinson camp with some consolation; by far the youngest competitor in the under 16’s 5km event, he clocked 35.57 and was given a tremendous reception as his finished.
Among a number of good performances by English walkers was that of
Cameron Corbishley, (League winner at QEII last month) who was the first English u20 to finish in the 10km in 7th with 44.27 and Guy Thomas 8th just two seconds behind.
Emma Achurch was just a couple of seconds away from winning the women’s u20 10km, but was delighted with her time on 47.48 which bettered the qualifying standard for the European Junior T & F championships which take place in the summer.
The EAA representatives in the senior 20km races were Tom Bosworth who was 4th in 82.30 and Jo Atkinson 7th in 94.51.

Mark Easton was at the event – follow the link to see his pictures.

03/03/15 - Molly Barnett 10k - Tom Bosworth sets British Record.
Callum Wilkinson finishes within time standard for European Cup for Walking.
See Ron's report
20/02/15 - Francisco Reis is featured on two pages of the current issue of Athletics Weekly. One feature in the Editorial and one feature in the News pages.
See PDF of relevant pages
16/02/15 - Callum Wilkinson takes silver in British Indoor 3k championship on 15th February.
Callum is also featured on "Look East" today (16/02/15).
See Ron's report on British Indoor 3k plus Cambridge Harriers Winter League fixture on 14th Feb.
08/02/15 - Congratulations to Callum Wilkinson who has broken Phil Vesty's 33 year old U20 1 mile record. The new record is 6 minutes 03.78 seconds.
See Ron's report
26/01/15 - London Indoor Games & Steyning 15k
See Ron's Report
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19/01/15
Congratulations!
To Amel, Fabian and young Elissa Deuter upon the
arrival on 7th January of Ryan and Lara.
It is understood that mum and the twins are doing well
and the pleasure expressed on Elissa’s face says it all.
The likeable Hillingdon athlete’s time in the opening
race of the season was his slowest for a long time but,
as in all his races the familiar smile was still to be seen -
Well now everyone knows why and on reflection it
might even have been broader.
Everyone connected with ERWL wishes Amel, Fabian
and their family every good wish and a healthy future.

19/01/15 - Francisco Reis wins opening fixture of 2015. Hillingdon AC leading team race.
 Read Ron's report & Results Here
10/01/15 - Details of first Enfield League fixture of 2015
27/12/14 - News of Super Vet Thomson
A few weeks ago Arthur Thomson was referred to ophthalmology because of a problem in his left eye. He saw the ophthalmologist on Thursday 4th December who referred him to the TIA clinic. The upshot was that the left artery in his neck was blocked and he may have been having very minor TIAs over last few months.
The great news is that Arthur was discharged from hospital on 23rd December after a successful
operation to unblock a carotid artery.
His wife Bonita writes, that he was easily the fittest person in Intensive Care! Nothing keeps him down and we would both like to thank you all for your good wishes and offers of support. We found it so helpful to have that. Many thanks and a happy New Year

22/12/14 - Several Enfield Leaguers took part in the Surrey Walking Club 5k at Tonbridge on 20th December. The race incorporated the Christmas Handicap. Results
09/12/14 - Report on Final Enfield league Fixture of 2014 plus End of Season Report.

18/11/14 - See Ron's report on 88th Enfield Open 7. Exciting finish to 2014 League & League positions with one race remaining. 

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