YOUNGSTERS from Bromsgrove and Redditch AC competed in the Under 17 and Under 15 mile races in the Godiva Classic event at the Warwick University track.

The Under 15 women's race was a battle between Ellen Bowen and Alice Battey, who finished first and second respectively.

Bowen set a new club age record time of five minutes and 41.17 seconds.

They were backed up by Ellie Moss who came home in sixth place despite picking up an injury during the race.

The Under 17 men's race was won easily by Conor Smith who stormed away from the field over the last two laps.

The Under 15 men's race resulted in a victory for Tom Deykin thanks to an excellent final lap and sprint finish.

Josh Robins, who is an under-13s athlete, came a creditable fourth to set a club age record thanks to a solid performance.

Alex Roberts, who like Moss picked up an injury in the course of the race, finished in sixth place.