Matt Dixon of Great Harwood helped the Great Britain to a 1-2 finish in their match against the USA yesterday.

Running the mile in Glasgow, Matt, now with Sale, finished second to team mate John Mayock in 4.01.61 on his full international debut. Now he could stake a claim for a place in the Olympic team.

Jason Gardener thrashed World 100m record holder Maurice Greene in the Norwich Union Great Britain versus United States meeting in Glasgow's Scotstoun Stadium.

Blackburn's Jason Lobo was seventh in the 800m.

Hyndburn council will meet tomorrow to discuss Hyndburn Athletic Club's plans to develop its own facilities with the help of a lottery grant.