Johns pulls out a UK title

Wednesday 24th November 2010, 2:29PM GMT.

Simon Johns accepts the applause after receiving his gold medal.       	(Picture by Sam de Kooker, 1057620)

Simon Johns accepts the applause after receiving his gold medal. (Picture by Sam de Kooker, 1057620)

SIMON JOHNS has played in Muratti finals and won.

He has also been part of a triumphant Sark to Jersey crew and, now, he is a British indoor rowing champion.

At the massive National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, Johns, 34, won the lightweight category in the 30-34 years section of the British Indoor Championships.

He was one of eight contenders for his category title and produced a personal best 6min. 39.3sec. to claim gold.


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