GB&NI U20 Team named for 2025 Mannheim Gala

A talented squad of 29 athletes has been selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 2025 Mannheim Gala in Germany, taking place on 28–29 June.

The Mannheim Gala serves as a key development opportunity for U20 athletes, particularly in preparation for the European Athletics U20 Championships later this summer. The team features a blend of experienced international competitors and emerging talents.

After an outstanding performance at the Loughborough International in the men’s 4x100m with a time of 39.54 will see Teddy Wilson (Marvin Rowe, Shaftesbury Barnett), the reigning Commonwealth Youth Games champion and European U18 100M record holder line up alongside relay silver medallist at last year’s World Athletics Junior Championships, Dean Patterson (David Watson, Glasgow Jaguars) in a strong 4x100M relay team.

Charlotte Henrich (Nigel Stickings, Invicta East Kent), the fastest U20 performance in 400m this season with 52.90 will team up with the 400m hurdles 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games Champion Stephanie Okoro (Laura Turner-Alleyne, Havering) in a strong 4x400m relay team.

Silver medallist from the 2024 European U18 Championships, Thea Brown (Ashley Bryant, Sale Harriers) will line up in the heptathlon.

In addition to the selected squad since the announcement UKA have received confirmation of two additional field athletes as their events will be held at the Gala. Jabez Berry (Steve Pearson, Halesowen) who is in top form in the men’s hammer throw and Otis Poole (Joy Bray, Yate) in the men’s high jump.

Team Leader Sharon Morris commented:

“The Mannheim Gala provides an excellent platform for our U20 athletes to gain valuable international experience. This selection reflects the depth of talent within our junior ranks, and we look forward to seeing these athletes perform on the European stage.”

GB & NI U20 Team for the 2025 Mannheim Gala:

Sprints & Relays

• Teddy Wilson (Marvin Rowe, Shaftesbury Barnet) – 4x100m Relay
• Dean Patterson (Dave Watson, Glasgow Jaguars) – 4x100m Relay
• Lewis Stephens (Helen James, Cardiff) – 4x100m Relay
• Fabian Powell (James Wright, Rugby & Northampton) – 4x100m Relay
• Farrell Fabusiwa (Paul Weston, Croydon) – 4x100m Relay
• Dylan Williams (TJ Ossai, BFT Track Academy) – 4x100m Relay
• Ethan Franklin (Gladys Bird, Woodford Green Essex Ladies) – 4x100m Relay
• Stan Chevous (Lee Bowker, Ipswich) – 4x400m Relay
• Ebuka Nwokeji (Ty Holden, Shaftesbury Barnet) – 4x400m Relay
• Ellis Cameron (Alex Currie, Derby) – 4x400m Relay
• Dylan McCulloch (Francis Smith, Pitreavie AAC) – 4x400m Relay
• Oliver Parker (James Wright, Rugby & Northampton) – 4x400m Relay
• Rayhan Mourtada (John Blackie, Blackheath & Bromley) – 4x400m Relay
• Mabel Akande (Denise Timmins, Lincoln Wellington) – 4x100m Relay
• Lucy Tallon (Nigel Stickings, Tonbridge) – 4x100m Relay
• Nell Desir (Lisa Waddon, Cardiff Archers) – 4x100m Relay
• Amelia Gittens (Joe McDonnell, Herts Phoenix) – 4x100m Relay
• Kaya Slater (Roddy Slater, Reading AC) – 4x100m Relay
• Jessica Mantle (Helen James, Cardiff) – 4x100m Relay
• Eleanor McIntosh (Darrell Maynard, Bristol & West) – 4x400m Relay
• Ava Freeman (Sharon Morris, Birchfield Harriers) – 4x400m Relay
• Casey Musgrave (Mark Fowler, City of Sheffield) – 4x400m Relay
• Stephanie Okoro (Laura Turner-Alleyne, Havering) – 4x400m Relay
• Arabella Wilson (Andrew Fisher, Thames Valley) – 4x400m Relay
• Charlotte Henrich (Nigel Stickings, Invicta East Kent) – 4x400m Relay

Hurdles

• Noah Hanson (Tony Jarrett, Newham & Essex Beagles) – 110m Hurdles
• Toby Wright (Steve Shaw, Taunton) – 110m Hurdles

Field Events

• Ayesha Jones (Tom Dobbing, Marshall Milton Keynes) – Javelin Throw
• Jabez Berry (Steve Pearson, Halesowen) – Hammer
• Otis Poole (Joy Bray, Yate) – High Jump

Combined Events

• Thea Brown (Ashley Bryant, Sale Harriers Manchester) – Heptathlon (Long Jump and 100mH)

The Mannheim Gala will provide these athletes with a valuable opportunity to compete against strong international fields, aiding their development ahead of future championships.