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BMX: British title for Earl Shilton's William Goode, aged eight

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William Goode has ridden to glory in the British BMX Championships.

The eight-year-old, from Earl Shilton, was victorious in the Male 8 category at the event held in Cheddar, Somerset.

The Huncote Hornets BMX Club rider, who started BMX racing when he was six, scored 200 points to finish top of the 42-rider field.

As well as the British title, he has also won the Midlands regional title for the past two years.

Goode's mum Marie said that she and husband, Pete, are exceptionally proud of their son.

"He completely deserves it," she said. "William has always loved bikes and has ridden them since he was two or three years old."

Following his success, Goode is now aiming to represent Great Britain at a future Olympic Games.

"He wants to be the next Liam Phillips (Team GB BMX rider)," she said. "We have to watch videos of him over and over again.

"But he can definitely do it – he trains so hard and has got the determination."

She also paid tribute to Goode's school, Weavers Close Primary in Earl Shilton.

"They have been great with William and allowed him to have time off when he's needed it," she said.

He also represented Great Britain in this year's BMX World Championships at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, where he finished 11th overall with 280 points.

Six-year-old Rocco Lanza, from Queniborough, also performed well in the championships.

The nephew of former three-time world BMX champion David Maw, who has only been racing for a year, finished fourth in the Male 6 & Under category.

In addition, Lanza also claimed 25th place in his age group at the Birmingham World Championships

BMX: British title for  Earl Shilton's William Goode, aged eight


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