BUCS Outdoors 2025: Birmingham breaks records in Manchester
Golds, glory and a new era of Brum athletics.
It was a sensational weekend for the University of Birmingham Athletics Club at the BUCS Outdoor Championships 2025. Held in Manchester, the event saw Birmingham athletes dominate the track and field with a performance that will be remembered for years to come.
The team secured a staggering 27 medals – our highest-ever total – and amassed 260 BUCS points, smashing previous records and cementing our reputation as one of the top athletics programmes in the country.
Key highlights from the Championships
- Most gold medals ever won by the club at BUCS Outdoors
- Two new Championship Best Performances (CBPs) from Ben Gardiner and Tom Bridger
- A historic clean sweep of the podium in the Men’s 5000m – a first for Birmingham
- Abbie Ives secures a rare three-peat in the 800m, extending the club’s seven-year unbeaten run in the event
- First-ever wheelchair medal for the club, achieved by Nichola Charlton
- A record-breaking 260 BUCS points contributed to a third consecutive 2nd-place overall team finish
- 53 Top 8 finishes – the most in club history
Medal winners: Standout performances
Gold medallists
- Will Barnicoat – 5000m
- Jake Minshull – 400m Hurdles
- Kimani Jack – High Jump
- Tom Bridger – Steeplechase (CBP)
- Jas Wilkins – 200m
- Abbie Ives – 800m
- Poppy Tank – 5000m
- Ben Gardiner – 800m (CBP)
- Women’s 4x100m Relay – Club Record
- Women’s 4x400m Relay
Silver medallists
- Holly Weedall – 10,000m
- Tomer Tarragano – 5000m
- Nichola Charlton – 100m Wheelchair
- Gracie Wall – High Jump
- Ailbhe Barnes – Steeplechase
- Eleanor Strevens – 800m
- Tyler Bilyard – 1500m
Bronze medallists
- Fin Ward – 10,000m
- Rachel Wall – Javelin
- James Pratt – Javelin
- Isaac Hirschman – 5000m
- Tobie Watson – 400m Hurdles
- Craig Moncur – 110m Hurdles
- Amy Hughes – Long Jump
- Timi Babatunde – Discus
- Jess Bailey – 1500m
- Men’s 4x400m Relay
With more than half of the team taking home medals, it was a truly collective effort and a testament to the strength and depth across all disciplines.
Team depth on display
Beyond the podium finishes, Birmingham athletes achieved 53 Top 8 performances – another record for the club. Every point earned contributed to our historic BUCS tally and showcased the consistency and quality running through the entire team.
Behind every medal: A team of support
Such an achievement is only possible thanks to the tireless work of our coaches, support staff, and dedicated student committee. From preparation and training to logistics and performance support, this weekend was the result of months of hard work from all corners of the club.
Congratulations to every athlete, coach, volunteer and supporter involved in this historic weekend. Birmingham continues to set the standard – on and off the track.
