https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/birminghamathletics/Recent content in birminghamathletics on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:20:03 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/elise-thorner-shatters-championship-record-to-secure-british-steeplechase-title/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:20:03 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/elise-thorner-shatters-championship-record-to-secure-british-steeplechase-title/Elise Thorner, representing the Wells City Harriers, delivered a commanding performance at the British Championships on Saturday, smashing the 3000m steeplechase Championship record and solidifying her status as a leading contender ahead of the European Championships. The 25-year-old defending champion approached the race with clear determination to not only retain her title but also to push the pace. Thorner crossed the finish line in an impressive 9 minutes 16.95 seconds, cutting a remarkable six seconds off the previous championship best—a record she herself set just last year.