Talented athlete brings home a haul of medals from Italy games

The St Paul’s Catholic School student brought home a medal haul which included a gold in the 100m final, a silver in the mixed relay and a bronze as the boys in Team GB finished third overall in the whole athletics championship.

David said: “The experience was great and I was really excited going into the championships. Everything was very professional and well organised. I’m just glad that it’s now over and that I was able to live up to the expectations. It’s good to know that all that hard work, time and effort was worth it.”

David achieved a personal best of 11.15 in the 100m heats which made him determined to win the final. The next day, he did win the final - with a time of 11.18.

Head of PE at St Paul’s Catholic School, Ross Knapper, said: “This is an incredible achievement for David. He has done an amazing job of representing St Paul’s Catholic School and his country in the Games.”