Okay, so sport has always been a big part of my life. As a youngster I participated in a wide variety of activities until I found something I truly had a passion for. This being athletics at the age of 11. I tried out all the different events and found that sprint hurdling was something I excelled in. So I decided to specialize in this for around 5-6 years between the ages of 13 and 19. During this time I won numerous national titles and medals and was fortunate enough to represent England. However, I did eventually make the decision to turn to the decathlon as I did not see myself achieving what I felt I was not only capable of, but was born to do. This being to be a regular competitor at global events and ultimately win an Olympic medal. This decision was difficult because I loved the event, but I thought back to my younger days and how I was talented across all events and it just made sense. This choice proved a success when I got selected to represent Great Britain at the combined events international championships after just 5 months of training for the event. This success continued for the next few years and I achieved another 2 more GB vests. Nonetheless, these years were very trying for me not only physically, but mentally due to injury struggles. Away from athletics, I have also been a high achiever throughout education, performing very well in my GCSE's and ultimately graduating university with a Bsc honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science.
I have overcome some serious injuries and struggles, which has only augmented my desire and determination to succeed and have my sights on both the commonwealth games in 2018, and the Olympic Games in Tokyo, 2020. I now have a strong coaching team behind me and am very positive about the future, however I am appealing for funds to help with the financial cost of things such as equipment (for 10 events), regular physio treatment, travel costs, competition fees, training costs and much more.