CITY of York Athletic Club star Scott Lincoln finished fifth in the 'B' final at the European Throws Cup in Gran Canaria, Spain.

Representing his country, the British shot put champion produced his best effort of 19.00 metres in round five, a season's best throw.

Lincoln said on social media: “More experience gained! Fairly happy with a season’s best! And another 19m throw! Started to get some feeling in the throw again. A lot of positives onto the next one!”