Ben Pattison, the 21-year-old running sensation from Odiham, has been shortlisted for the prestigious European Athletics Golden Tracks awards.

The achievement follows his historic win in the 800m event at the World Championships, where he became the first British man to secure a medal in this category since 1987.

Ben's outstanding impressive track record has earned him a spot on the shortlist for the "men's rising star" category at the European Athletics awards.

He is the sole British athlete to receive this nomination.

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Competing against athletes from Norway, Poland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, Italy, and Ukraine, Ben faces formidable competition in his category.

A final selection will be made based on social media engagement, with a three-member shortlist set to be announced next week.

Supporters and fans have the opportunity to cast their votes by liking and retweeting the post about Ben's nomination on European Athletics' social media channels.

Ben is currently third on social media engagements, so he needs your support.

Voting closes on Monday, October 2.

The final award ceremony is scheduled to take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Saturday, October 21.

Ben, who hails from Odiham and represents the Basingstoke and Mid Hants Athletic Club, has also been named 'athletes' athlete of the month' for August by the British Elite Athletes Association (BEAA).