Four talented athletes from Harrogate have been selected to represent North Yorkshire at this year's English Schools’ Track and Field Championships.

The prestigious event will take place at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 July, bringing together the country's top young athletes to compete at one of the UK's leading athletics venues.

The quartet, who all attend St Aidan's Church of England High School, earned selection following a series of outstanding performances throughout the season.

Among those selected is Ella McIntosh, who will compete in the Senior Girls' Hammer.

Ella McIntosh, Luke Shacklock, Isabelle Perrow and Arran Robson from Harrogate have been selected to represent North Yorkshire at this year's English Schools’ Track and Field Championships in Birmingham

placeholder image — Ella McIntosh, Luke Shacklock, Isabelle Perrow and Arran Robson from Harrogate have been selected to represent North Yorkshire at this year's English Schools’ Track and Field Championships in Birmingham

Ella heads into the championships in impressive form and is currently ranked second in the UK in the Under 20 age group.

Luke Shacklock has been chosen for the Senior Boys' Steeplechase and is also among the nation's leading athletes, currently sitting third in the UK Under 20 rankings.

Intermediate Girls' 300m runner Isabelle Perrow will return to the championships after competing as a junior last year.

She has already represented the Yorkshire team this season and will be looking to build on that experience at the national event.

Completing the quartet is Arran Robson, who will line up in the Intermediate Boys' 800m.

Arran has enjoyed a breakthrough season, lowering his personal best from 2.02 to an impressive 1.55 this season to earn his place on the North Yorkshire team.

Everyone at St Aidan's Church of England High School has wished Ella, Luke, Isabelle and Arran the very best as they prepare to compete against the country's finest young athletes in Birmingham.