Heworth Harriers Hall of Fame
The athletes who have shaped the future of the Heworth Harriers
400 Metre Hurdles
Brandon Nicholson has been a central figure in Heworth Harriers since the club's formation in Season 93, developing into one of its most accomplished athletes through sustained excellence in the 400 Hurdles. His finest achievement came in Season 106 when he established the club record with an outstanding 1:00.48, produced at the Club National Championships. That landmark performance crowned years of steady progression and consistent improvement, while his personal best of 13.45 for the 100 Meters demonstrated additional speed beyond his specialist event. Throughout fourteen seasons with the club he has become a familiar presence in championship competition, repeatedly delivering performances of the highest standard at regional and national level.
Nicholson's career has been built on remarkable consistency as much as individual excellence. He has amassed an impressive collection of championship honours, including twelve Individual Regional Championship titles and ten Club Regional Championship victories, together with medals at the Club National Championships. His success has extended into National League competition, where he has accumulated an exceptional number of podium finishes across multiple league levels while providing invaluable points for Heworth Harriers season after season. Still competing at the highest level, he continues to strengthen an already distinguished career through record-setting performances, championship success and unwavering commitment to the club.
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1500 Metres
Middle-distance running has been at the heart of Owen Ridgeon's outstanding contribution to Heworth Harriers since the club's formation in Season 93. Developing into one of the club's leading athletes, he has consistently excelled in the 1500 Meters while also producing a personal best of 2:29.01 over 800 Meters. His defining performance came during Season 106 when he established the Heworth Harriers club record for 1500 Meters with an excellent 4:00.25 at a National League meeting. That achievement reflected years of steady progress and determination, while his appearances at the World Junior Championships added valuable international experience to an already distinguished career with the club.
Ridgeon has built an impressive championship record through sustained success at regional and club level. His achievements include nine Individual Regional Championship titles, five Club Regional Championship victories and a Club National Championship silver medal, underlining his importance to Heworth Harriers across more than a decade of competition. League meetings have provided another stage for his consistency, where he has accumulated an outstanding collection of podium finishes while regularly contributing valuable points to the club's campaigns. Still an active competitor, Ridgeon continues to enhance his reputation through record-setting performances, championship consistency and dedicated service to Heworth Harriers.
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100 Metre Hurdles
Exceptional versatility has made Elle Doris one of Heworth Harriers' most valuable athletes since the club's formation in Season 93. Although the 100 Hurdles has been the cornerstone of her success, she has also excelled over 400 Meters, where she established the club record with a superb 57.75 during a National League meeting in Season 106. Her personal best of 17.70 for the 100 Hurdles, achieved at the Club National Championships in the same season, underlined the progress she has made through years of dedicated competition. International experience at the World Junior Championships further broadened her athletics career, complementing an outstanding record of achievement in domestic competition.
Doris has developed an impressive championship record through sustained success at regional and club level. Her achievements include seven Individual Regional Championship titles, six Club Regional Championship victories and gold and silver medals at the Club National Championships, reflecting her consistent ability to perform on the biggest occasions. National League competition has provided another platform for her excellence, where she has amassed an exceptional collection of podium finishes while contributing valuable points across numerous campaigns. Still competing for Heworth Harriers, Doris continues to strengthen an already distinguished career through record-setting performances, championship success and remarkable consistency.
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Pole Vault
Few athletes have contributed more consistently to Heworth Harriers' field event success than Elliot Virgo, whose career with the club has spanned every season since its foundation in Season 93. Specialising in the Pole Vault, he has steadily developed into one of the club's leading performers, reaching a career highlight in Season 106 when he established the Heworth Harriers club record with a clearance of 4.78 at the Individual National Championships. Earlier in his career he gained valuable international experience through appearances at the World Junior Championships, World Under-21 Championships and Continental Junior Championships, while also recording a personal best of 4.15 in the Long Jump to demonstrate his wider athletic ability.
Virgo has built an impressive championship record through dedication and consistency over many seasons. His achievements include seven Individual Regional Championship titles and three Club Regional Championship victories, together with numerous additional podium finishes that underline his reliability in major competitions. National League competition has been another cornerstone of his success, producing an outstanding collection of podium finishes across several league levels while providing valuable points for Heworth Harriers year after year. Still an active competitor, Virgo continues to enhance his reputation through record-setting performances, championship consistency and unwavering commitment to the club's continued success.
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Triple Jump
Technical excellence and remarkable consistency have made Maya Shannon one of Heworth Harriers' most accomplished field athletes since the club's formation in Season 93. Specialising in the Triple Jump, she has progressed steadily throughout her career, reaching a significant milestone in Season 106 when she established the club record with a leap of 10.23 at the Club National Championships. Earlier in her development she also gained valuable international experience by competing at the World Junior Championships, while her personal best of 3.13 in the Long Jump highlighted her versatility across the horizontal jumping events. Her sustained improvement has made her a key figure in Heworth Harriers' athletics programme over more than a decade of competition.
Shannon's championship achievements reflect years of dedication and consistent high-level performances. She has claimed seven Individual Regional Championship titles and three Club Regional Championship victories, in addition to collecting medals at the Club National Championships and numerous further podium finishes in regional competition. National League competition has provided another arena for her success, where she has amassed an outstanding collection of podium finishes across several league levels while making valuable contributions to Heworth Harriers' team efforts season after season. Still an active competitor, Shannon continues to strengthen her impressive career through record-setting performances, championship consistency and unwavering commitment to the club.
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10Km Race Walk
Endurance, resilience and sustained improvement have characterised Mollie Collins' career with Heworth Harriers since the club's formation in Season 93. Establishing herself as the club's leading race walker, she reached a significant milestone in Season 105 when she set the Heworth Harriers club record for the 10Km Race Walk with an outstanding 55:44.52 during a National League meeting. Her performances earned valuable international experience through appearances at the World Junior Championships and Continental Junior Championships, while years of consistent competition enabled her to develop into one of the club's most dependable championship performers. Her achievements have made her a central figure in Heworth Harriers' success across more than a decade of competition.
Collins has assembled an impressive collection of honours through her commitment and consistency at regional and national level. Her championship record includes three Individual Regional Championship titles, four Club Regional Championship victories and gold, silver and bronze medals at the Club National Championships, demonstrating her ability to deliver on the biggest occasions. National League competition has also played a major role in her career, where she has accumulated an exceptional number of podium finishes across several league levels while making valuable contributions to Heworth Harriers year after year. Still an active athlete, Collins continues to build an outstanding career through record-setting performances, championship success and dedicated service to the club.
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