PERSHORE High School's George Brooks competed in the National Kayaking Championships.
He took part in the 200-metre and 500m sprints in K1 and qualified for the fastest finals in both.
Brooks finished fifth and third respectively in the finals out of 60 competitors.
The results at his first national sprint contest ensured his promotion to the next competitive division.
Brooks trains at Fladbury Paddle Club and is coached by Andy Train.
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