Good athletes are by definition versatile; after all, athleticism is the basis of all sport.

And there is no better example than Bromley Athletic Club's Robert Bain, who began this year as a champion runner after winning the Bromley area under-15 trials for the London Mini Marathon in tremendous style.

He helped Bromley AC's under-15 squad win the Thameside League ahead of such powerful teams like Belgrave Harriers, Croydon and Herne Hill Harriers.

It was at this time that Robert turned his talents to race-walking Bromley AC's only previous champion in this type of event was Lauren FitzGerald-Smith, who won the under-13 Kent Champion-ship two years ago.

But Robert proved that he has the determination and ability to aspire to even greater heights in the world of race-walking.

Recently he has been making his mark nationally and he came ninth in the English Schools' Championships when representing Kent.

Considering this was his first season of race-walking, to finish so high was exceptional.

But Robert surpassed that

effort when competing in the National Race-Walking Inter- Counties Championship, when he finished a superb fourth, beating many vastly experienced walkers from all parts of the United Kingdom.

If you would like more detailsl of Bromley AC, come along to Norman Park, in Hayes Lane, on any Tuesday or Thursday from 6.45pm under 11s train from 6-7pm on Wednesdays and ask to speak to a club official, call 020 8462 1965, or visit the webstite at: www.bromleyathletics.com

November 20, 2001 13:18