We are pleased to shine a light on the success of Year 7 student Maximus, who has earned high praise for his recent achievements in athletics.

Maximus has always had a passion for running. His enthusiasm was evident as early as Reception, when he took part in a sports day relay race that he thoroughly enjoyed. Even then, he was already displaying impressive running form and technique.

Maximus continued to enjoy sports days at Wootton Primary School, particularly during the 2020–21 academic year. As fortune would have it, an encounter at a local supermarket in 2020 with a member of the local community and sharing his passion for running led to an invitation to join the Northampton Athletic Club once Maximus turned eight.

Following his 8th birthday in 2021, Maximus joined the club and has been training there ever since. As an Under-11 athlete, he competed in several QuadKids athletics events, which included the 75m sprint, 600m run, vortex/howler throw, and long jump.

He also represented Preston Hedges Primary School at the Year 6 Multi Academy Trust Olympics (Y6 MAT Olympics), where he earned four silver medals.

Since 2022, Maximus has taken part in the Northamptonshire County Athletics Championships. He has won silver medals in the 100m sprint (2024, 2025), 150m sprint (2023), and long jump (2025), achieving new personal bests in both the 100m and long jump at the 2025 event.

As a dedicated member of the Northampton Athletic Club team, Maximus also competes in the UK Youth Development League, Premier North/East Division. He has made remarkable progress since joining the club and is now focused on turning some of those silver medals into gold.

Well done on your remarkable achievements thus far, Maximus. We look forward to hearing more of your wonderful sporting successes.