Halifax athlete Max Burgin breaks his own British U20 800m record

Max Burgin breaks British U20 record Credit: Mark Shearman

The Halifax athlete Max Burgin has broken his own British U20 800m record.

He recorded a time of 1:44:75 which is the second fastest in the world this year.

Max, 18, is a member of his home town club Halifax Harriers and is coached by his father and grandfather.

He was running at a Saucony British Milers Club meeting.