Nestl Rowntree Athletics Club's star 400m runner Richard Buck made a winning debut for England Schools Under-17s against Scotland, Wales and Ireland at Cardiff.

The Lady Lumley's School, Pickering, student clocked 48.50 to finish well ahead of second-placed runner Ryan Thomas, who was also representing England.

The pair follwed their one-two by helping England to win the 4x400m relay.

Buck is to run in the U17 AAAs Championships at Sheffield next month.

Updated: 11:08 Monday, July 21, 2003