LAUREN Williams is one 22 athletes to be granted elite status to return to training.

The Trefeglwys hurdling star is part of the Futures Programme which aims to support emerging talent of track and field.

A Welsh Athletics spokesman said: "Welsh Athletics can confirm that following the latest Welsh Government Covid Announcement, Sport Wales have extended the cohort of athletes receiving Elite Dispensation to the Futures Pathway Tier of our support programme.

"Welsh Athletics continues to work in collaboration with other Sports across Wales and Sport Wales to ensure that as many athletes can return to training and competing at the earliest possible time within Welsh Government rules.”

Williams tweeted: "Light at the end of the tunnel. Let's hope facilities open up to more athletes soon."