World record for Max
The Crossley Heath School pupil became a world record holder with his time of 1:49:42 at the BMC Gold Standard Races in Manchester.
Burgin was competing in an open age race and finished third behind David Palacio of Spain (1:48.36) and Stephen Knuckey (1:49.37) of Australia.
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Hide AdMax was stepping up on his effort at the British Milers Club Grand Prix at Sports City, Manchester a month ago.
On that occasion he clocked 1:50:04, which was the third fastest time by anyone under 17 in the UK.
Having just gone 15, he has a great opportunity to push back the under 17 barriers on his way to possibly a top career.
Last year Max won the Yorkshire Championships, Northern Championships and English Schools Championships.