James McLean - Hurdles

A natural sportsman from a young age, James from Essex gave up a potential career in football to pursue athletics and made history in 2007 when he broke a 77 year old record held in 100m hurdles at the English School Championships. James is looking forward to continuing his athletic success and represent Britain at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

“Every athlete in Britain would love to picture themselves competing in 2012 and I am no exception. My long term aim and training plan is to build for those Olympic Games, so with all things going well I hope to see myself on the starting line for the final.”

James McLean, Hurdles
Club: Southend on Sea

Listen to James talk more about his journey to the London 2012 Games.

Listen to James interviewed on BBC Look East

Sporting achievements

• 2011 County 110m Hurdle Champion
• 2011 South of England 110 Hurdles (4th place)
• 2011 England Outdoor Championships (Under 23, 8th place)
• 2009/2010 South of England 60m Indoor Hurdle Champion
• 2009/2010 County Champion (under 20s) 110 hurdles
• 2009/2010 London Indoor Games - Junior 60m Hurdles Champion
• 2005, 2006 and 2007 English Schools Champion and record holder for 100m hurdles
• 2005 and 2007 England Indoor Athletics Champion
• 2006 and 2007 UK School Games Champion
• UK Under 13 (75m hurdles) record holder
• UK under 14 (80m hurdles) record holder
• Top 5 in the UK under 15,16 & 17 (sprint hurdles)
• 2007 European Youth Olympics Relay Gold medallist