Henrich breaks Welsh record as Azu replaced by brother

Charlotte Henrich broke a 44-year Welsh record as she won bronze in the 400m at the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Henrich, 19, ran a personal best time of 50.58 seconds, beating Michelle Scutt's record which has stood since 1982.

"I feel really happy, it's always nice to get a PB, and it's Birmingham which is known for not being the fastest track and it's hot weather, I'm just over the moon," said Henrich.

Amber Anning, who Henrich admitted to being "a big fan" of, won gold.

Wales' fastest man Jeremiah Azu had been another medal hopeful on day two of the Championships at Alexandra Stadium.

Azu booked his place in the 200m final by winning his heat in 20.80, but withdrew ahead of next week's Diamond League in Paris.

He was replaced in the race by his younger brother Alex Azu who finished sixth.

There was disappointment for Wales' fastest woman, Hannah Brier, who missed out on a place in the 200m final after finishing third in her semi-final.

The first medal of the day went to Bethan Davies, who claimed her eighth UK title in the 5000m race walk - and her first since giving birth to daughter in 2024.

"It's really special to become champion again. After having my baby I really missed athletics and I've been working really hard to come back," said Davies.

"It's tough, there's a lot I'm balancing at the moment and I was pleasantly surprised with how today went."

Guy Thomas won silver in the men's event.

Issy Boffey continued her impressive season by taking a silver medal in the 800m, finishing behind Georgia Hunter-Bell who ran 1:55.93 to beat Kelly Holmes' Championship record.

"I'm so happy, this is only my second race of the season and it was a big step up from the last time I raced," said Boffey.

"This is the best I've ever done at the British champs, I've also qualified for the Europeans, so now it's going to be two champs in one summer, it's going to be great."

In the men's 1500m, Jake Heyward finished second behind Arlo Ludewick with a time of 3:38.97.

"It's bittersweet really, I came here to win but came up just a little bit short. But in the bigger picture it's my first time here in four years so it's incredible just to be able to put a pair of spikes on, be healthy and challenge for the win," said Heyward after having surgery on both his Achilles.

In the field events, Hannah Lake won silver in the high jump with 1.78m, while Thomas Walley won silver in the men's pole vault, clearing 5.30m, just shy of his 5.35m PB.

"It was a proper scrap out there," said Walley, who will be competing at his first Commonwealth Games next month in Glasgow.

"This is my first silver, I've had three bronzes, so I'm really happy. It's a big step in the right direction. I'm having great shots at the higher heights that I know that I've got in me."