Three star members of Basildon Athletic Club competing in the South of England Indoor Championships pentathlon all got among the medals.

The three high-fliers were Samma Power, Lara Carty and Serina Mantle.

Samma, who lives in Southend and attends Southend High School for Girls, collected gold for victory at under-15 level - a feat repeated by Lara in the under-17 age group.

Serina, back in action after a year's break due to injury, was third for bronze in the junior women competition.

All three will now be looking for further glory for the New Town club when the individual events championship is staged at the same Bedford venue on Saturday and Sunday.

Going for a gong - (from left) Samma Power, Lara Carty and Serina Mantle proudly show off their medals.

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