English Schools Gold Medal for Zoe

Telford AC's Zoe Gilbody became only the third girl in history to win in all three age groups of the English Schools Cross Country Championships, winning the senior girls' gold last week

Although in second place coming into the final field, Zoe stormed to victory by 7 seconds in a time of 13 minutes 23 seconds showing a very determined and tactical performance

This concludes an excellent 2025 cross country season, after representing GB, coming 11th place in the European Cross Country Championships, 1st place at the British Athletics Cross Challenge, 2nd place in the Elgoibar International, 2nd place in the English Schools Cup, and part of the gold medal-winning England team at the European Championships 

Zoe is now looking ahead to the track and field season where she hopes to lower her times across 800m, 1500m and 3000m

She is coached by Sarah Benson at the club, thriving from the expertise and dedication Sarah puts into training plans and coaching sessions each week. She is part of a great and supportive training group at TAC meeting 2-3 times a week to get the most out of themselves

Zoe is looking to go to university in September and study sports coaching