Nearly exactly three years to the start of the London 2012 Olympics, the performance acts as a welcome boost.

The highlights on the final day, where five medals were won, were the two relay golds from the men’s and women’s 4x100m teams, the latter a particularly tough battle after a two-and-a-half hour delay.

The men’s team of Ryan Scott, Toby Sandeman, Rion Pierre and Leevan Yearwood had looked impressive in their heat, won the final in 39.09sec, ahead of the French team.

It was a brilliant performance from the quartet who had had limited practice time in the lead up to the event.

Scott, a member of the team that had won in Debrecen two years ago, said: “I’m very happy.

"We won gold in 2007 and to come here and win again, considering we didn’t have the chance to train that much is brilliant.

"I think we could have had that record if we’d had a few more practices but gold is gold – Ill take that.”

Sandeman, who had won the 200m gold medal yesterday, said: “It’s amazing.

"I didn’t think about winning two golds before I came out here, I’ve just tried to enjoy the trip. I’ve loved being out here, it’s been great.”

The women were also outstanding, despite the start being delayed from its scheduled slot at 4.55pm to 7.25pm, scorching to victory in 43.89s in a slick demonstration of perfect changeovers from Annabelle Lewis, Joey Duck, Lucy Sargent and Elaine O’Neill (pictured).

The silver medal and outstanding lifetime best from Dearnside's Luke Cutts in the pole vault was another highlight.

Cutts, who equalled his previous pole vault best with victory in the UK Championships a week ago, clearly thrives on high level competition.

He entered the competition at 5.15 metres, before failing on his first attempt at 5.30m, a pattern he repeated at 5.50m and 5.60m where he progressed on his second attempt at each height.

He cleared 5.60m – a five centimetres improvement on his best ever – on his third attempt, before failing at 5.65m.

In a tactical move, he then passed on his second attempt to challenge Ralph Holzdeppe, the leading German, at 5.70m, a brave and potentially brilliant move which failed.

Cutts said: “I’m pleased to get a medal actually, because I was ranked fourth going into that.

“I never got the 5.70m, but I’ll get it next time.”

Cheltenham's James Brewer also won a silver medal in the 1500m, finishing in 3min 51.33sec.

He said: “It was so messy.