2017 has been a breakthrough season for Harriers U20 sprinter, Charlie Dobson (coached by Stephen Garnham), having medalled at the English Schools and competed for Essex Senior team, this week will see him don the British vest as he takes part in the Manchester International on Wednesday 16 August.

Receiving his call  from Leon Baptiste, Dobson was thrilled to accept the offer to compete the 200m in a team made up of 42 Juniors including a host of medal winners from last months European Championships in Italy.  The juniors team will compete against senior teams representing England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland & Ulster, a combined British Athletics League/ UK Women’s League team  and a team from Denmark.