Sarn Helen's impressive Welsh Castles Relay performance
Dylan Davies was back on the track and is now a Double Gold Medallist having won his Age Category in both the 800 and 1,500M races and was 1st overall in the 800m at the Welsh Masters Track and Field Championships with his amazing runs securing him personal best times in both events.
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