Gavin Johnson-Assoon of Herne Hill Harriers has double reason to be happy after a winning weekend.

The 34-year-old was crowned English champion in the men’s javelin at the England Athletics Senior AAA Championships, as well as claiming the top English place in the UK CAU Inter Counties.

The two national championships were combined into one meeting at Bedford on Saturday.

In addition to his England gold medal, Johnson-Assoon’s throw of 66.78m also won him the silver medal in the UK Inter Counties Championships as he placed second overall behind a Scottish athlete.

He now goes on to represent England at an international throws meeting in Leira, Portugal, this weekend.