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Former PCSA student Stephanie Brooks sets personal best in televised Indoor Athletics 200 metres event

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Feb 21, 2024 — 1 min read

By Jill Dando News

She has just set a personal best on TV in the Indoor Athletics Championships - five years since her Head of PE predicted she would compete on TV in the future.

Stephanie started her athletics while at Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. She is now studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University while pursuing her athletics career.

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Five years ago Priory’s Head of PE Tina Delaney said: “She has the backing of her family to help her get to the higher standard possible Who knows...we may see her on TV in the future!”

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Samaritans' Longest Night 2024: Thank you for lighting up green

The Prince and Princess of Wales to boost mental health support in Northwest Norfolk.

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King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge celebrates achievements at awards evening (By Zoe, 13)