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Promising Isle Of Wight Athlete Secures Adidas Contract

A young Isle of Wight athlete has secured a professional contract with clothing brand, Adidas.

Middle-distance athlete, Henry McLuckie, has won multiple national medals including gold in English Schools Cross Country, Westminster Mile, UK School Games 3,000m and the London Mini Marathon.

He represented Great Britain at Loughborough International and the European Athletics U20 Championships last year.

McLuckie, who previously attended Christ the King College in Newport, announced the news on Facebook:

"Thank you to everyone that has contributed in getting me to this point! And to Adidas for giving me this opportunity!"

Christ the King College said:

"Well done Henry McLuckie from faces old and new at Christ the King College.

"We are super proud of you."

Henry previously secured sponsorship from RMA Sports Injury Clinic Isle of Wight and was supported by Wightlink's Talented Athlete Scheme.

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