Lasswade AC athlete Lauren Dickson who earlier in the season represented Scotland (U18) over 1500m on the track turned her attention and talents to the hills in Peebles yesterday. Lauren was selected to represent Scotland at the Junior Hill International after winning the trial in her first hill race which was over the same course in Peebles just over a month ago.
The course on tracks over Cademuir Hill looked tough but on the plus side it was dry so the conditions underfoot were fairly good with only small patches that were muddy. Lauren set off hard sitting in second place for most of the race behind English runner Scarlet Dale. Lauren was passed by the second English athlete Fiona Bunn just going into the final 800m but was well clear of the next runner and finished in 3rd place to pick up the bronze medal. A fine performance in only her second hill race. Congratulations from all at Lasswade AC.
Lauren wins bronze!
