Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can!

Nathan Wells from Crossgates is to take part in the 9th national learning disability athletics championships in Manchester later this year.

Nathan, who is 19, started 6 years ago when he wanted something different to do. This will be the 4th time he has taken part in the championships and he will be competing in the 100 metres, 200 metres and high jump.

He began training with the special needs running group at South Leeds stadium. Now, he also runs for Leeds City senior B team, trains with the England and GB Learning Disability Athletics Squad, and has taken part in major competitions including European Indoor Championships in Ancona, Italy last year.

“I like athletics because it keeps me busy, I’ve made friends and I get to go places.”

As well as the learning disability championships, Nathan competes with his club in an athletics league, and he also competes in ‘open’ competitions on his own. When he isn’t running, Nathan goes to Park Lane college at Horsforth, where he studies horticulture.

For information about sport opportunities for people with disabilities contact Katy Elliott on Tel  395 0159.

Or for information about athletics in Leeds, contact Paul Moseley on Tel  395 0162.

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