One of the leading sports stars at a Harrogate school has set her sights on the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Lydia Eastwood, a pupil of Ashville College, is targeting her shooting ambition on the forthcoming LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic games.
Her prowess and precision were identified at an early age thanks to her love of competition with The Pony Club and over the years she has pursued fencing, swimming, running, riding and shooting for the GB Pentathlon Squad.
Her talent is now being nurtured by British Shooting with the intent of competing in major events around the world.
Dad Martin, said her energy and enthusiasm for sport had been fuelled by Ashville teachers and overall passion for sport.
He said:
“She has absolutely flourished at school thanks to the belief and pride her teachers have in her.
“It would be a dream come true for Lydia to get to the Olympics and I have no doubt she will set her mind to it.”
Lydia, 14, competes in the Under 16 category – often against boys of her own age group.
Martin added:
“What is more remarkable, for a girl who is a bundle of energy and often struggles to sit still, her focus in training and competition is quite astonishing."
Lydia won two silver medals in the 2022 Modern Pentathlon European Laser Run Championships in Marathon, Greece.
She came second in both the Girls U13 Individual Laser Run and the U13 Mixed Laser Run.
Representing the Pentathlon GB team, Lydia took part in the 2023 World Championships held in Bath and previously the 2022 event, held in Lisbon, Portugal, where she helped secure gold for the GB U13 girls’ team along with a silver medal in the Mixed Relay event.
Laser Run is a two-discipline event where athletes run and shoot and complete a number of laps depending on their age. Each lap includes running and shooting.
Rhiannon Wilkinson, Head of Ashville College, said the whole school was immensely proud of her talent and ambition:
“Lydia embodies Ashville’s sporting success and competitive spirit for which we are so well known, and it’s wonderful to see our girls competing at such a high standard with this level of confidence, resilience and determination."
Harrogate choir named national finalists for third consecutive year
Chairman admits 'deep disappointment' but urges faith in Harrogate Town
Winter Olympics: Harrogate man captains Trinidad and Tobago bobsleigh team
Michelin-starred chef Marco Pierre White visits Harrogate restaurant
Reasons behind the inevitability of above-inflation council tax rise at North Yorkshire Council
Harrogate named among world's most welcoming places
Police search for Ripon glasses thief
Harrogate bus firm celebrates one year since launch of all-electric fleet
Community invited to give feedback on plans for new homes in Scotton
Tributes paid to former Ripon cricketer Peter Squires
Ripon's festive tractor run raises £7,000 for charity
Almost 300 Harrogate NHS patients faced two-month wait for cancer treatment last year
Gaming festival returns to Harrogate for third year
Record number of Ripon pupils receive Oxbridge offers
Where are the best places for afternoon tea in Harrogate?
Which venues have signed up for Harrogate Restaurant Week?
Harrogate powerlifter selected to represent Team England at Commonwealth Games
Pannal girls' teams enjoy special matchday experience at Manchester City
PR skills in high demand as Harrogate small business event sells out
Inspirational Ripon woman nominated for Yorkshire Choice Award following fundraising feat
