College point the way

Thursday 3rd April 2008, 2:29PM BST.

Alex Harlow, left, in action for Elizabeth College at the Public Schools’ Championships at Nottingham University. (Picture by Julie Dyer, 0558936)

ELIZABETH COLLEGE were the best boys’ team at the Public Schools’ Fencing Championships.

Held at Nottingham University recently with more than 1,400 competitors from 120 schools around the country, the championships have been called the largest amateur sporting event in Europe. And the strong college side finished top of the boys’ team event and runners-up in the overall competition.

College captain James Bodkin paid credit to fencing coach Dr Rob Harnish. The Canadian took over the role in 2001 and since then the school has taken huge steps in the sport. ‘I always knew that Dr Harnish set really high standards for us,’ said Bodkin.