Charlotte Henrich sets Welsh record at British Athletics Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Charlotte Henrich broke a 44-year Welsh record by earning bronze in the 400m at the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The 19-year-old clocked a personal best of 50.58 seconds, surpassing Michelle Scutt's previous record from 1982. Jeremiah Azu advanced to the 200m final but withdrew, leading to his brother Alex Azu taking his place and finishing sixth. Other noteworthy performances included Bethan Davies winning her eighth UK title in the 5000m race walk and Issy Boffey earning silver in the 800m.
- •Henrich won bronze in 400m, setting a new Welsh record.
- •Jeremiah Azu withdrew from the 200m final, replaced by his brother.
- •Bethan Davies claimed the UK title in the 5000m race walk.
- •Issy Boffey secured silver in the 800m, qualifying for the Europeans.
- •Hannah Brier missed advancing to the 200m final after finishing third in her semi.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Henrich breaks Welsh record as Azu replaced by brother
- 8:49 PMBBC Sport — Henrich breaks Welsh record as Azu replaced by brother
"Charlotte Henrich was among the Welsh medallists on day two of the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
"Charlotte Henrich was among the Welsh medallists on day two of the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:49 PMHenrich breaks Welsh record as Azu replaced by brother
Charlotte Henrich was among the Welsh medallists on day two of the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 8:49 PMHenrich breaks Welsh record as Azu replaced by brother
Charlotte Henrich was among the Welsh medallists on day two of the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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