Chingford Foundation School pupil Ben Maru claimed a gold medal at the London Youth Games.
The 14-year-old represented the London Borough of Waltham Forest in the Javelin.
His throw of 40.30 was enough to take top spot in the competition at the Crystal Palace event.
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