Wigan teenager among Great Britain medal haul at the European Youth Archery Championships

A Wigan teenager claimed a gold and a silver at the European Youth Archery Championships at Lilleshall.
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Hallie Boulton, 17, was part of the Great Britain team that claimed seven medals in total throughout the competition, which featured 300 athletes from 36 countries.

Her gold came in the Compound Under 18 Women’s final, as she took the title of European Champion.

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Meanwhile, she secured silver in the Compound Under 18 Women’s Team competition, alongside Sinead Byrne and Patience Wood.

Hallie Boulton won gold in the Compound Under 18 Women final (Credit: Archery GB)Hallie Boulton won gold in the Compound Under 18 Women final (Credit: Archery GB)
Hallie Boulton won gold in the Compound Under 18 Women final (Credit: Archery GB)

Archery GB’s Compound Programme Manager Jon Nott said: “We’re so proud of how all our young athletes have risen to the challenge of competing in this prestigious event this week.

“We’ve had some brilliant successes thanks to their hard work and dedication. It really shows that we have a wealth of young talent coming through who will be challenging for places in the top world events in the years to come.”

Neil Armitage, CEO at Archery GB, added: “It has been inspiring to watch these young archers from all over Europe taking part in this inclusive, diverse and exciting event.

“We’d like to thank all the staff and volunteers who have worked so hard to make this tournament a great success and to raise the profile of this wonderful sport.”

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