Molly Canham, who clocked the fastest 800m time in the world in 2016 for U14s, has been crowned Teignbridge Sports Personality of the Year.

The middle distance runner, from Teignmouth, who is a member of Exeter Harriers, has enjoyed a successful 12 months, finishing the season by winning the U17 UK 800m title at Bedford.

Molly also holds the English Schools’ 800m title, which she won at Gateshead, and is the National Indoor 800m champion.

She is also the only UK female under the age of 25 to run below two minutes 10 second this year – her time of 2.07.84 putting her top of the world rankings for her age group.

Taking place at the Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren, The Teignbridge Sports Awards saw prizes given across 13 different categories, representing the diversity of sporting talent in the district.

See Friday’s Mid-Devon Advertiser for a full round-up of the sports awards, plus pictures of all the winners.