Inverness hammer thrower Rachel Maclennan is crowned Scottish champion in Aberdeen

HAMMER thrower Rachel Maclennan has been crowned national champion at the Scottish Athletics Championship in Aberdeen.

The Inverness Harriers athlete threw her way to top spot after claiming gold with a throw of 50 metres and 47 centimetres.

There was also gold for Inverness Harriers athlete Megan Keith in the 1500 metres.

Keith, who is currently studying at university in Edinburgh, claimed the title in a time of four minutes 20.09 seconds.

Javelin thrower Zak Fearn also claimed gold in the Scottish Under-17 championship when he threw a winning distance of 44.50 metres.

He also claimed silver in the long jump with a distance of 6.04.

In addition, he took bronze in the high jump with a leap of 1.72 metres.

There was also success for Leona Fernandez who claimed two medals at the Under-17 championships.

She claimed bronze in the hammer with 46.52 and also came in third place in javelin with 28.64.

In the under-17 hammer competition, Rory Stainsby claimed silver with 46.12 with Sean Radabaugh claiming bronze with a throw of 45.91.

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