Welldon wins House Athletics with top performances on track and field

Welldon House is the winner of this year’s House Athletics, competed for at the very end of the Summer Term (Friday 30 June).

As well as claiming the overall trophy, Welldon boys won a further seven of the 15 titles on offer, covering both track and field events.

The remaining eight trophies were shared out between Smythe – winners of House Athletics in the previous two years – Parkside, Oakeshott and Park House.

Freddie Nicholson (WH5) was the occasion’s Victor Ludorum, winning the Triple and High Jumps and coming second in the 110m Hurdles.

Zuriel Nwogwugwu (HS3) claimed the title of Best Inter Athlete, winning the very unusual combination of Long Jump and Shot Putt, and coming fourth in a very high quality Inter 200m.

George Vassilev (WH1) was crowned Best Junior Athlete, winning in each of the Hurdles, 200m and Javelin.

The Tug-of-War cups went to new owners this year: Welldon in the Seniors, Smythe in the Juniors.

House Athletics 2023, Top Six (with points totals):
1 Welldon (404)
2 Smythe (388)
3 Oakeshott (384)
4 Park (325)
5 School (313)
6 Ferox (280)