I am 15 years old and attend Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar school. I started Fencing at 8 years old when I joined Tunbridge Wells Fencing Club. I have been training there ever since and am now part of the GBR Development Pathway Programme. I have represented Great Britain on the Under-17 European circuit events and have represented Scotland in two Commonwealth Youth Championships.
What are your sporting achievements to date?
In 2023 I won a silver medal in the British Under-14 Championships, followed by a bronze in Under-16 Championships in 2024. I am the current Scottish Under-17 and Under-20 Champion in Women’s Epee. As part of GBR Under-17 team, I compete in competitions all across Europe on a regular basis. I recently competed in the Commonwealth Youth Championships in New Zealand where I achieved a bronze medal in the Under-20 individual event as well as bronze medals in the Under-17 and Under-20 teams.
How has the FANS scheme helped you reach where you are now?
The FANS scheme gives me regular access to a well equipped gym and pool at Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre. This has allowed me to really work on my strength and conditioning programs which is a vital part of our training to help me to improve.
What are your hopes and dreams for the future?
I am currently working towards selection for GBR for the European Under-17 Championships. Longer term I want to go on to fence for Great Britain in senior World Championships and hopefully the Olympics.
