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7 piecesUnfinished Business: Olivia Forrest's Comeback
A European Under 18 medallist at fifteen, Olivia Forrest then met injury for the first time. She talks pressure, patience and finding the beauty in the process.
Interview · 1,770 words · 4 October 2026Two Sports, One Ambition: An Interview with Kitty Scott
At 16, Kitty Scott is already competing for Great Britain in both athletics and triathlon. She talks European gold, racing athletes four years older, and the colouring book that settles her nerves.
Interview · 1,310 words · 18 September 2026From Far Fetched to Possible: Ethan Newell's Journey from Junior Parkrun to the World Stage
Ethan Newell traces his rise from junior parkrun to the World U20 Championships, built on setting goals that seem far fetched and working until they are not.
Interview · 1,240 words · 10 September 2026Born to Race, Learning to Win: Inside Freddie Rowe's Rise
Freddie Rowe held his nerve to become European U18 1500m champion. He talks tactical patience, a breakthrough season of personal bests, and bouncing back from World U20 disappointment.
Interview · 1,280 words · 29 August 2026Consistency, Speed, and Ambition: The Making of Alex Lennon
At seventeen, Alex Lennon has already raced for Great Britain twice and is heading to the US on a full athletics scholarship. He talks training, letting go of bad races, and playing the long game.
Interview · 1,050 words · 31 January 2026Fast, Focused, Fearless: Tom Mythen's Triathlon Journey
At 16, Tom Mythen won his first GB vest at the European Youth Triathlon in Austria. He talks 20-hour training weeks, relying on discipline over motivation, and a breakthrough year.
Interview · 440 words · 6 January 2026Underdogs Win Big at Nationals
St Mary's Richmond AC's under-17 boys — Marcus Solomon, Daniel Jelfs and Tom Mythen — won the English National Road Relay Championships, becoming the fastest U17 team in the country.
Report · 350 words · 31 October 2025