THERE was no catching veteran sprinter Darren Scott in Helsinki as he raced away with two European titles, writes ALEC DOYLE.
The 38-year-old from Weston Point, now living in Frodsham, struck gold twice at the European Veterans' Indoor Championships.
Representing Great Britain, he triumphed in the 200m and 4x200m relay, and also took silver in the 60m.
Scott said: 'I was really pleased. As you get older you have to get cleverer with your training to stay in good condition without overdoing it and I was feeling good going into the championships
'To come out with the medals is a great achievement and I am so pleased.'
Scott is a personal trainer at Fitness First in Runcorn and competes for Trafford AC .
He has been running since 1991 and has progressed up through the ranks.
A Scotland international - qualifying through his mother - he is ranked as their third best sprinter in the open-age category.
He added: 'Being called up for Scotland and for Great Britain has made my mum very proud. Now I am hoping to be called up for Scotland again this summer and I will be preparing myself for GB masters events and the World Masters Championships in Italy in Se ptember.'
