Henrich breaks Welsh record as Azu replaced by brotherImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Charlotte Henrich won European U20 Championships gold over 800m last yearPublished5 minutes agoCharlotte Henrich broke a 44-year Welsh record as she won bronze in the 400m at the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham.Henrich, 19, ran a personal best time of 50.58 seconds, beating Michelle Scutt’s record which has stood since 1982.”I feel really happy, it’s always nice to get a PB, and it’s Birmingham which is known for not being the fastest track and it’s hot weather, I’m just over the moon,” mentioned Henrich.Amber Anning, who Henrich admitted to being “a big fan” of, won gold.Wales’ fastest man Jeremiah Azu had been another medal hopeful on day two of the Championships at Alexandra Stadium.Azu booked his place in the 200m final by winning his heat in 20.80, but withdrew ahead of next week’s Diamond League in Paris.He was replaced in the race by his younger brother Alex Azu who finished sixth. There was disappointment for Wales’ fastest woman, Hannah Brier, who missed out on a place in the 200m final after finishing third in her semi-final.Hunt and Glave win British 100m titles
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