Bronson Hearn-Smith of Team Great Britain celebrates after the 200m Men's Final on day three of the European Athletics U18 Championships at Raul Guidobaldi Stadium.. Image accompanying BBC Sport Athletics’ report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Teenage sprinter Bronson Hearn-Smith aims for the 2028 Olympics after winning gold in the 200m at the European U18 Championships. He set a new championship record of 20.70 seconds in July.
Hearn-Smith, from Tiptree, Essex, signed with Matchroom's Talent Agency and joined UK Athletics' Olympic Futures programme. He expressed excitement about the opportunity and hopes to qualify for the relay team. Read more racing coverage.
The 16-year-old has gained a large social media following due to his running style. He plans to continue his training regime, focusing on small improvements to achieve faster times. Related: Teen Sprinter Bronson Hearn-Smith Signs with Matchroom.
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16-year-old European U18 champion joins UK Athletics' Olympic Futures programme. Teenage sprinter Bronson Hearn-Smith aims for the 2028 Olympics after winning gold in the 200m at the European U18 Championships. He set a new championship record of 20.70 seconds in July.
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Runner World published this brief on November 4, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated November 4, 2026.
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