THURROCK athletics star produced the performance of the season to grab a bronze medal in the 400 metre hurdles at the British Athletics Champs.

Hayley, who now runs for the Shaftesbury Harriers, produced a disciplined performance in difficult conditions in Manchester to clock 57.79.

Hayley said: “Wow. What an unusual season. So grateful just to be able to race this year.

I gave it everything I had in the final, but it’s bronze for me at this British Championships.

Thank you to everybody who has shown me love and support, your messages have left me overwhelmed.