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BUCS Indoor Championships – 13th – 15th Feb 2026

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BUCS ( British Universities & Colleges Sport) Indoor champs were held from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th February in Sheffield. We had 5 athletes selected to compete for their university.

Three male athletes standing on a winners' podium at a sports event, wearing medals. The athlete in the center holds a gold medal, while the others wear silver and bronze medals. They are dressed in athletic gear.
Athletes competing in a hurdle race indoors, with several participants clearing hurdles. The scene features a Subway advertising banner and onlookers in the background.
A female athlete in mid-air performing a long jump during an indoor track and field event, wearing bib number 1219.
Taken during the BUCS National Championships, Sheffield, England on Sunday 15th February

It was great to see Adam Hoole (Heriot Watt) back in action after injury. He ran 7.99 in the 60mH final to claim a brilliant bronze medal. Adam also reached the final of the Shot, finishing 9th with a throw of 12.79m

Alister Mackay (Strathclyde) also qualified for the 60mH final with a PB of 8.51 where he finished 7th. Ali also competed in Long Jump, reaching the final where he jumped 6.83m, finishing 6th. To finish off his weekend he finished 4th in the Pole Vault with a PB of 4.43m.

Also running the 60mH was Oscar Hennessey Leach (Edinburgh) finishing 9th overall with a time of 8.69

Jamie Smith (Edinburgh) ran 1.55:49 in the 800m to qualify for the semi-finals. He finished 12th overall with a time in the semis of 1:55.34.

Erin Hall (Stirling) had a great performance in the Triple Jump, qualifying for the final and jumping a PB of 11.44m.

Well done to all!