since 1950

Club athletics in Bridgend goes back to the 1950s. It started with a team at Bridgend Technical College, who became officially recognized as Bridgend YMCA in the early 1960s. And around the mid ‘80s they changed their name to Bridgend AC. That’s when their vest changed to something you’ll recognise today – our yellow and two blue hoops. In 1997 we upgraded our grass track with our floodlight 300m athletics track and clubhouse. You’ll find us training there, running, jumping, and throwing.

Club and country

We have athletes at the very top of their game – competing for their country, and many more that are new to the whole thing. You’ll always find someone at your level to train with.

From 9 years old to super-veterans, we’ll help nurture your talent. Whether that’s on the track, running throwing or jumping, cross country, over trails, or mountain running,  And we’ll make sure it’s fun, while you’re chasing new bests.

 
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Club stars

Club members have swapped the yellow and blue vest for the red of Wales and/or GB colours. The history of our club is dotted with success. You’ll rub shoulders with a winner of a World Marathon Major, Olympians and World Champions.

Joined Bridgend AC aged 9. Moved up the ranks. Set Welsh records. 4th in 2010 World Junior Champs. And competed for Wales in the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Following his father, JJ Williams, Rhys competed on the track. European Champion at ever level from u18 to senior. Two times Commonwealth Games, and made the semi-final at the 2012 Olympics.
Helen has competed at three Olympic Games, finishing 5th in London. She’s won the ITU World Triathlon Series twice (2008 & 2011), and has more podium finishes than any other British woman.
Marc was one of the UK’s leading triathletes for 16 years. He represented Great Britain at the first triathlon at the Olympic Games in 2000. And he raced for Wales at the Commonwealth Games (2002 & 2006). At the Athens Olympics in 2004, Marc was famo
A prolific racer, coming from rugby. Steve excelled at the marathon, running the 26.2 miles over 50 times. He has a 2:10:35 PB, is a double Olympian. And won the Berlin marathon, as well as a 3rd at New York.
Dale joined Bridgend AC in the mid 90’s, boosting our marathon group. He has a speedy PB of 2:13:41. And he ran at 1994 and 1998 Commonwealth Games – coming 4th in ’94.
As junior, senior and now masters athlete, Jacqueline’s a consistent part of Welsh and GB teams. Jacqueline held the Welsh marathon record. She was selected for the first women’s Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh 1986, unfortunately having to withdraw
An excellent middle-distance junior at the club, who progressed through the ranks to become a leading British 5000m runner in the early 1990’s. He was the bronze medallist in the 5000 metres at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, and represent GB at Europea
Lynn set the World 40-mile track record in 1967. Making his mark in the history books, he was the first person to break the 4-hour barrier with a time of 3 hours 48 minutes and 53 seconds.
Tanni trained around Newbridge Fields with Bridgend AC coach Roy Anthony. She made her debut for Wales at the Junior National Championships aged just 15. Tanni competed at two Paralympics, amassing 16 medals. And she opened our clubhouse on 31st Aug
Greg was an integral part of a strong Bridgend AC team in the 1980’s (and he’s still racing in club colours). He competed for Wales and GB on the roads. And he’s still the only club runner to have dipped under 29 minutes for 10k.

The core of the club

These are the people that ‘run’ our club. If we’re feeling particularly official, we’ll call them our committee.

 
Alan Kerr, Chairman

Alan Kerr, Chairman

Steve Brace, Co-Opted Member

Steve Brace, Co-Opted Member

Jon Embling,Treasurer

Jon Embling, Treasurer

Officials

We’ll never turn away an official. We’ll always need track and field judges for competitions. Being an official can take you to local leagues and the world stage. You don’t have to give up on the dream of going to an Olympics just yet.

If you’re interested in gaining a qualification as an official, we can help.