TWO of Powys' most promising athletes have earned places in the Welsh squad for this weekend's SIAB (Schools International Athletics Board) athletics competition, held at Grangemouth in Scotland.
The event is taking place on Saturday and will bring together the best young athletes from across Britain.
Llanidloes High School's Max Evans and Brecon's Ruby Herdman will help form the Welsh squad.
Ruby Herdman from Brecon.
Maldwyn Harriers athlete Evans has been selected to represent Welsh Schools in the100m and 4x100m relay against pupils from England, Scotland and Ireland and is one of the younger athletes selected due to his strong performances throughout this season.
Club coach Owen Chesher said: "Gaining his first international vest as an under 15 athlete is a huge achievement and is a reward for Max’s hard work in training and competition.
"We hope this is the first of many opportunities for him to represent Wales.”
Meanwhile Brecon's Ruby Herdman will represent Wales in the steeplechase.
Ruby said: "I am very pleased and excited to be heading to Scotland on the weekend as part of the Welsh schools team and will enjoy the experience."
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