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George Mills and Neil Gourley set championship records at the Microplus Indoor Championships, showcasing exceptional athletic talent.

George Mills from Brighton Phoenix delivered a stunning performance at the 2025 Microplus UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham, winning the men`s 3000m with a remarkable time of 7:40.16, breaking the championship record by nearly ten seconds. This victory not only secured his first national title but also a spot at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn. James West from Tonbridge followed closely, taking silver with a time of 7:40.33, also qualifying for the European indoors.

In the men`s 1500m, Neil Gourley from Giffnock North set a new championship record with a time of 3:38.84, reclaiming his title and ensuring his place at the European indoors alongside silver medalist Thomas Keen from Cambridge & Coleridge. Scott Lincoln from City of York achieved his 10th men`s shot put title with a throw of 20.86m, establishing a new championship record.

Georgia Hunter Bell defended her women`s 1500m title, while Hannah Nuttall triumphed in the women`s 3000m. Notable performances included Bianca Williams winning the women`s 60m and Jeremiah Azu claiming the men`s 60m title. In para events, Sabrina Fortune set a new F20 world record in the women`s shot put, showcasing the depth of talent at the championships.

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