Meet our Talented Athletes 2025

I am 18 years old and a Kent Korfball athlete. I was introduced to Korfball at the age of 10, competing against other clubs.

I have worked my way up through the age groups of my local team, Kingfishers Korfball Club and I am very proud to have successfully won the league several times as well as the Kent Cup and this season being selected to represent Kingfishers as team captain.

For 3 consecutive years I have represented Kent at Inter Area Competitions and was selected in 2024 to join the England Korfball Talent Pathway. I was selected to represent England at the Korfball Challenge Tournament in Holland at the end of the year.

My proudest achievement is being selected to represent England in the under 19’s Korfball World Cup in Czech Republic.

My ambitions are to continue improving my skills with the aim to further progress through the Korfball National Talent Pathway to compete at Senior Elite level.

At 13, I became the youngest member of ParalympicsGB at the Paris Games, where I won a Silver medal. This was a significant milestone in my journey as a para-swimmer.

2024 was an extraordinary year, beginning with my success as a double European Champion. At my first international championships with the British team, I claimed European titles in the SB7 100m Breaststroke and SM7 200m Individual Medley, along with a bronze in the S7 50m Butterfly in Madeira. This momentum continued at the Paris Paralympics, where I set a new European record finishing 4th in the SM7 200m Individual Medley, and secured another silver in the SB7 100m Breaststroke, also setting a new British record.

Before making my international debut, I won a multi-classification 100m Breaststroke British title at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London. In September, I took part in the Para World Swimming Championships in Signapore, winning a bronze and silver medal. I also won the Young Hero award at BBC Radio Kent’s ‘Make a difference’ awards.

In June, I competed at the Scottish National Open Swimming Championships with the GB Para team, winning 3 Gold medals (100m Breaststroke, 50m Butterfly, 50m Freestyle), setting 2 British records (100m Breaststroke SB7, 200m IM SM7), and a European record in the 200m.

I started swimming at the age of five, watching my brothers train at Tonbridge Swimming Club, where I was invited to join the learn-to-swim section as the youngest member. Outside the pool, I love spending time with my two dogs, going on walks and performing in theatre productions.

I’ve been part of Larkfield Swimming Club for ten years. While I’ve always loved swimming, it’s only in the last couple of years that I’ve started competing at the highest level.

In October, I took part in the Medway Championships Gala 5, and won both the 200m freestyle and 100m Individual Medley. Last August, I competed in my first National Championships, reaching the final and finishing 8th in my favourite event – the 200m Backstroke.

This year, I’m focused on helping my team gain promotion from our National Arena League Division. We reached the Playoffs last year and came close to winning, and I believe we have what it takes to go one step further this time.

Looking ahead, my long-term goal is to qualify for the Olympic Trials in 2027.

Representing Great Britain at the European Under 23 Cross Country Championships and the World Cross Country Championships has been a huge honour and highlight of my running career so far. Competing against the best in the world and placing 68th in the senior men’s race was a proud moment and a valuable learning experience.

Domestically, I’ve been fortunate to find success at the National Cross Country Championships—one of the most prestigious events on the UK athletics calendar. I was proud to take the title and have also finished 2nd and 3rd in other years, demonstrating both consistency and a drive to compete at the top level year after year.

Cross country has always been at the heart of my running. I’m passionate about the sport, committed to continuous improvement, and motivated by the challenges each new season brings. Whether representing my country or competing on home soil, I’m always aiming to give my best and push the limits of what I can achieve.

I am 15 years old and I have been a competitive swimmer at Larkfield Swimming Club for the last 7 years. My passion started at 10 years old, when I won 3 gold medals, 1 silver and 2 bronzes, at the Kent County Championships, setting a Kent record for 100m butterfly that still stands today.

Since the covid-19 pandemic and suffering two shoulder dislocations in 2022, I have won multiple medals for backstroke at South East Regionals and competed in numerous finals at both British and English Summer Championships across the past 3 years. I have also been part of two Swim England Talent programmes, receiving training and guidance to help my swimming to progress.

In August, I took part in the Swim England National Summer Championships for both the 50m and 100m backstroke. I finished 7th and 8th in the finals. In September, I took part in the Medway Gala and won first place in the female 100m Individual Medley.

It is my dream to one day compete internationally and represent England in a European competition. I hope to inspire younger swimmers, especially those from small clubs like mine and encourage them to achieve their goals.

I’m a gymnast at Pegasus Gymnastics Club. I train 6 days a week, I enjoy training and competing. My favourite part of training is learning new skills, getting strong, being with my teammates and preparing for competition.

I have successfully represented my club at Regional and National Level, I have been the regional champion for the last 4 years and recently competed at the English Championships, British Championships and gained a spot within the England Squad. I would love to represent team England in an International competition one day!

In September I took part in an England squad trial, making it into the team for upcoming international events. In October, I competed in the Romanian National Championships, reached the final for all 6 apparatus and won 4 of the finals – Rings, Vault, Floor and H.Bar.

At the moment, my favourite apparatus is the Pommel Horse because I’m learning so many new skills on it, though my favourite tends to change from time to time.

I enjoy school and like to think I balance my time well between training, academics and spending quality time with family and friends.

I’m a 19-year-old sprinter currently training full-time to pursue my dream of competing at the highest level in athletics. I work with sprint coach Nigel Stickings – the sessions are intense, but I’m fully committed to seeing how far I can go in the sport.

In the Summer, I took part in the U20 European Championships in Finland, and took home a silver medal in both the 200m and 4x100m relay.  My long-term goals include the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and 2032 in Brisbane. A major highlight of last year was lining up for the 200m at the British Championships/Olympic Trials in Manchester – sharing the start line with Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson was an unforgettable experience.

I’m beyond excited to have earned my second GB vest! In June, I had the privilege of competing with the GB team at the Mannheim U20 Gala in Germany, where I took 1st place in the 200m, set a massive PB, and secured a European U20 qualifying time. I also helped the 4x100m relay squad win 1st place. At the Blackheath & Bromley AC Open, I clocked a huge PB of 11.55s in the 100m, qualifying for the UK European U20 Championship standard, and followed that up with another PB of 23.76s in the 200m.

To support my athletic career, I work part-time as a lifeguard at Larkfield Leisure Centre and often train in their gym as part of my sprint programme.

I first picked up a badminton racket at eight years old. It was a new challenge, but with strong hand-eye coordination, I quickly found my rhythm and fell in love with the sport.

I now train five days a week, supported by gym and swim sessions. It’s demanding—physically and mentally—but I’ve learned to stay focused under pressure and keep pushing to improve. The journey has shaped my resilience and determination.

With HBC and brilliant coaching, I’ve achieved some incredible milestones. In 2024, my doubles partner Advait and I won silver at the English Championships. Representing England, we claimed gold at the Youth Championships in Sweden and the Planet Youth tournament in the Netherlands. In October, I won a gold medal in the Badminton England silver circuit U17!

One highlight was being selected for the Yonex All England Legacy matches, competing against Japan in 2023 and Chinese Taipei in 2025.

Badminton has given me joy, purpose, and lasting friendships. I’m excited for what’s ahead.