A painting worth a thousand words

Beth Ransome, 14, presents her winning submission in the Under 15 category

Beth Ransome (right), winner of the Under 15 categoryCredit: Hugh Routledge

I remember coming home, his helmet the colours of fire on the third hook of the porch, his boots all muddy and grassy. It was the only day he finished early. He was training almost constantly now, so incredibly, so fascinatingly devoted.

Our parents favoured him, but he knew that. So humble he was though, about that and everything!

Why didn't I look up to him?

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Published on 5 May 2017inFeatures

Last updated 13:00, 5 May 2017

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