Kyle Langford continued his exceptional progress on Saturday as he came home first in the Schools International meet.

The Garston middle-distance competitor followed up his English Schools crown from earlier this month with a convincing victory in the Home International event in Ashford, Kent.

Langford crossed the line in the 800m in a time of 1.55, responding to the challenge from the rest of the field to once again highlight his undoubted potential.

His coach at Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers, George Harrison, has been singing his praises following his recent progress and felt this was one of the youngster’s most impressive displays.

“He ran it very maturely. For the short time he has been in it, he has learnt how to race and how to run fast,” Harrison explained.

“It wasn’t overly quick but it was enough to win the race. He dictated the race.

“He has learnt so much in a short space of time. When they challenged him, he held them off. He was never in any danger.”

He continued: “He found himself in the lead after 100m and he continued to lead. He went through the bell in 59 seconds.

“With 200m to go, Patrick Taylor caught up to his shoulders but he went away in the home straight. It was very convincing.”

Taylor had finished second to Langford at the English Schools Championships in Gateshead but was unable to avenge the loss when the duo met again at the weekend.

Once again though, Langford, who was recently named Outstanding Athlete of the Year at Francis Combe Academy, has another target in mind and will now focus on the AAAs Championships in Bedford next month.

That meet could see him come up against Britain’s top Under-17 in the event, Sean Molloy.

“He is doing really, really well. We will get some good training in now and see where we are in August. Molloy is a good challenge. He has run 1.48,” Harrison added.

“He has remained undefeated with the Under-17s so long may it continue. In such a short space of time, it is quite remarkable.”