Jamie Lambert is a young Sussex athlete dedicated to the sport. Ranked 8th (U20) in the country in 2019 in the 400m hurdles, and under the watchful eye of his coach, ex-Olympian and former world record holder Colin Jackson, he has his sights set high. Kate Matthews caught up with the young talent to […]
Athlete Spotlight – Bailey Wright
Bailey Wright is part of a group of bright young sprinters all making their mark with Eastbourne Rovers. He has won numerous Sussex County Champs’ titles, broken records and as an Under 20 in 2019 was ranked 7th in the country for the 100m. Kate Matthews caught up with Bailey to chat about his […]
Athlete Spotlight – Tom Evans
Tom Evans joined Lewes AC in 2016, started competing as an Ultra Runner in 2017 and is now one of the world’s leading competitors. In just three years he has placed third in the 251km desert Ultra Marathon De Sables (2017), achieved an amazing first place in the 101km CCC race at Ultra Trail […]
Athlete Spotlight – Gemma Tutton
Pole Vault is one of the most thrilling events to watch. What makes it even more exciting for Sussex is Gemma Tutton. The 15 year old is one to watch. She holds the British Under 13 and Under 15 records and has topped national rankings since she started in the sport. Kate Matthews caught […]
Athlete Spotlight – Spencer Thomas
A name on the list of future British Olympic hopefuls is Sussex’s very own Spencer Thomas. In 2019, the Brighton Phoenix athlete won gold medals at the British Champs and the British U20/23 Champs as well as taking a fantastic silver at the European Under 23s. Kate Matthews caught up with Spencer to chat […]
Athlete Spotlight – Caroline Wood
Caroline Wood didn’t join a running club until she was in her forties. What started as a pathway into a changing life became something bigger than she imagined. Not only did it lead her to living on the south coast, it has also taken her across the world winning international medals. Kate Matthews caught […]