Jess is selected for England throws team

These are unprecedented times for the club and as yesterday brought news of a GB selection today brings further news of International recognition as Jess Howells (coach Andy Fisher) has gained selection for England to compete in the Pickering Memorial Throws International match at Loughborough on Bank Holiday Monday the 26th May. Jess has been selected to throw her beloved 500g javelin in the U18 age group in this prestigious new event.

Working tremendously hard through the winter months and teaming up with Bronwin Carter for some specilist javelin sessions, Jess has gone from strength to strength reflected in her performances this season which saw her throw 47.26m at the Surrey County Champs on Saturday, good enough for 21st in Europe on the current U18 World Athletics lists.

Jess had the following to say. “I am delighted to get the recognition of an England vest and representing my nation at the Pickering Memorial event in Loughborough. I have worked really hard in the gym this winter and on my speed and power in warm weather training at Easter and the extra sessions with Bron have been so valuable in adding extra metres to my throws.”

Jess & Bella have been friends from primary school growing up competing together, sharing lifts, hotel rooms at training camps and the same training group and yesterday was quite a day in Guildford as news of the respective selections came through for the good friends.

Read all about Jess’s selection on the England Athletics website through the following link.

England team selected for Pickering Memorial Throws International Match