SprintFastest made an electrifying debut at Grangemouth Stadium last weekend, bringing together Scotland’s fastest young sprinters for a day of high-energy competition, community celebration, and unforgettable sporting moments.

Over a thousand spectators gathered to watch athletes from across the country battle it out in 100m races across age groups from U11 to U20. The event delivered exactly what it promised: speed, excitement, inspiration, and an opportunity for young people and families to experience elite-style athletics in an accessible, welcoming environment.

A major highlight of the day was the outstanding performances across all age groups, with the following athletes crowned SprintFastest 2026 champions: U11 Girls Gold Winner was Louisa Arthur of Inverness Harriers AAC with a time of 13.54, U11 Boys Gold Winner was Charlie Robertson of Inverness Harriers AAC with a time of 13.59, U13 Girls Gold Winner was Cadha McLuskey of Harmeny Athletic Club with a time of 12.94, U13 Boys Gold Winner was Harrison Brand of East Kilbride Athletic Club with a time of 11.93, U15 Girls Gold Winner was Aoiffion McVittie-Brangan of Edinburgh Athletic Club with a time of 12.38, U15 Boys Gold Winner was Cameron Kennedy of Aberdeen Amateur Athletic Club with a time of 11.18, U17 Girls Gold Winner was Lucy Chadha of Pitreavie AAC with a time of 12.69, U17 Boys Gold Winner was Kian Redman of Shetland AAC with a time of 11.15, U20 Women Gold Winner was Lauren McNair of Law & District AAC with a time of 12.51, U20 Men Gold Winner was Tony Wesley of Aberdeen AAC with a time of 11.03.

Apart from the winners, six athletes from Falkirk Victoria Harriers got invitations to this prestigious sprint event with Callan Campbell picking up silver in his age category.

Falkirk Vics' Callan Campbell earned a silver medal (Photo: Submitted)

placeholder image — Falkirk Vics' Callan Campbell earned a silver medal (Photo: Submitted)

The event also stayed true to its mission of accessibility.

Entry was free for under-16s and families experiencing financial hardship, ensuring that cost was never a barrier to enjoying the day.

Alongside the races, attendees enjoyed music, face painting, bouncy castle, cheerleaders, food stalls and a family-friendly atmosphere that kept the stadium buzzing throughout.

Founder of SprintFastest, Enoch Adeyemi, was delighted with how the first-ever event went: “This was an incredible day for Scottish youth athletics. The energy from the athletes and the crowd was inspiring to watch. Our aim was to give young people a taste of something special, something that might spark confidence, ambition, or a new love for sport. Judging by the smiles and the performances we saw today, SprintFastest achieved exactly that.”

Danny Nicoll, business manager at Grangemouth Community Sports Trust (GCST) said: “Grangemouth Stadium is one of Scotland’s most important venues for developing athletic talent, and SprintFastest showcased exactly why this facility matters.

“It was a spectacular event that brought the very best young sprinters together and filled the stadium with energy and excitement. Just as importantly, it created a space for families and the wider community to gather, celebrate, and feel part of something special. We are proud to host events like this that inspire the next generation and strengthen community connections.”

SprintFastest 2026 was supported by Scottish Athletics, OpenTrack, and Grangemouth Stadium, with additional backing from local businesses and community partners who contributed to making this inclusive event possible.