Scotby's Nick Miller enjoyed a double celebration as he was recognised for his performances this year.

Hammer thrower Miller, 24, recently won both the Freeborn Cup and the Bertram Trophy.

The Freeborn Cup is awarded for the longest throw of the year by a British thrower, with the Carlisle man earning the prize with a throw of 77.51m at the California Spring Fling. That throw was just 4cm short of Miller's own British record.

Meanwhile, after coming sixth at the World Athletics Championships in London - a best-ever finish by a British athlete in the hammer throw at the event - Miller also won the Bertram Trophy. That is presented for the outstanding performance of the year at world level.

Nick's father, Lenny, attended the national Hammer Circle Reunion in Hull last weekend and was proud to receive the awards on his son's behalf.

Miller was particularly pleased to get the Bertram award as he trained with hammer coaching legend Alan Bertram, who the award was named after, before he died in 2013.

"Alan was a real gentleman, and so positive and encouraging," Miller said.

"Along with other coaches I've work with, Alan was instrumental in getting me to where I am today and I'm so proud to accept this award that's named after such a great guy."

Miller is currently in Estonia, where he is working with the female Estonian 20-year-old hammer champion, Anna Orel. He says he is currently tweaking his technique and working on strength and conditioning.

Miller will be moving on to California at the end of November to return to training with his Swedish coach Tore Gustafsson.

Selection for the 2018 Commonwealth Games at the Gold Coast, Australia, for the hammer throw events is due to be confirmed shortly.