Three Manx Harriers sprinters produced impressive performances at the Stratford Speed Grand Prix on the London Olympic Stadium warm-up track on Monday.
Competing in temperatures reaching 33°C with little shade throughout the day, Meghan Pilley clocked an excellent wind-legal 12.10 seconds (+2.0) in the women’s 100 metres, while Lydia Morris recorded 12.24 seconds with the wind just above the legal limit in what was her first proper race since April 2025.
Lydia was delighted to be back competing after a long injury battle, saying she was “unbelievably happy to be back doing what I love” after a period where even walking had been painful.
She paid tribute to coach Tom Riley, Isle of Man Sport and her physio for helping her return to racing.
Daniel Stewart-Clague, a V35 athlete, also impressed with a wind-legal time of 11.06 seconds in the men’s 100 metres.
All three athletes did the Isle of Man proud at this high quality meeting, and deserve great credit for producing such strong performances in the intense heat.