Help Aspiring Athletes of Barking and Dagenham "Live Their Dream" & Reach the 2012 Olympics

'Living the Dream' - Our National Champions

Barking and Dagenham's PrideOur Young Athletes
Barking and Dagenham are proud to have a number of athletes competing at international level. Their outstanding profiles are highlighted on this page, all have the potential to get to the top.

Since the trusts formation these and other athletes have been awarded grants. This has enabled vital equipment to be purchased as well as providing opportunities for several to attend specialised training camps to enhance their talent.
Athletics: JavelinBonne Buwembo

Bonne is 18 years of age and started throwing the javelin at the age of 14 after being introduced to it at the local athletics club and it soon turned into a passion. Bonne went on to win many titles and break a National Record at under 15.

Bonne continues to work hard in training and has a dream of making the team for the Olympics in 2012 and beyond.

Frankie GouldingJudo

Frankie is 19 years old and currently studying a BA Hons in P.E and Sport at the University of Greenwich.

He is a member of the Junior Under 20 Men's Great Britain Team and competes in the under 90kg category and currently ranked 3rd in the country.

After spending majority of the 2007 year out with injury, it was not until mid 2008 where he was back to full competitive fitness.

Athletics: SprintLucy Sargent

Lucy Sargent is a 21 year old athlete and competes in the 100m and 200m. She is ranked equal 1st in under 23 women 200m in Britain. Plus she is 3rd in under 23 women 100m in Britain.

Lucy trains at Havering Mayesbrook Athletics Club and is coached by Trevor Marsay and Ann Sargent.

Lucy got into her athletics through her sister who belonged to the club and her mum has competed twice in the Olympic Games!

Rebecca WilsonArchery

Rebecca Wilson is 16 years old from the borough and competes in archery.

Rebecca trains at Abbey Bowmen and got into archery through a have a god archery session at a Living History Day organised by the National Trust.

Rebecca loves competition, preferably winning. She loves archery as is a great way to meet new people when competing across the country.

Rebecca is ranked 7th in Great Britain, 1st in Essex in the under 18 recurve discipline.

SwimmingCraig Moate

Craig is now 23 years old and has been an elite swimmer for many years and is a valuable member of the Great Britain Learning Disability swim team.

He trains 10 times a week with the London Borough of Redbridge swim team and goes to the gym at least 4 times.

Reece TaylorKarate

Reece is now 19 years of age and has been competing in Karate events since the age of 9. 2009 will provide a new challenge to Reece, as he hopes to be selected to become a member of the Senior English Karate Squad and continue to win medals at this level.

KarateConor Lynn

Conor has recently turned 16 years of age and regularly collects an array of medals for karate.

In the last year Conor has won 13 gold medals, 7 silver and 4 bronze. In 2008 Conor retained his British title, regional title and British international title, and also became National Champion. He therefore won every major title in 2008.

In addition Conor got a silver and bronze medal at the London Youth Games representing Barking and Dagenham.

Kike OniwindeJavelin

Kike is 16 years old and started throwing at the age of 13 as a first year U15, which she only achieved 30.57m and ranked 21st in the UK.

She is now ranked 2nd as an Under 17, 5th as an Under 20, 18th overall and 5th all time Under 17.

Recent Competitions

  • 3rd - English Schools Competition
  • 1st - Essex Championship
  • 2nd - Amateur Athletic Association, 3rd in south of England
  • Personal Best - 45.60m
GymnasticsAnthony Hughes

Anthony is currently training very hard for the forthcoming competitions. He trains 32 hours a week at South Essex Gymnastics Club in Basildon.

His recent competitions have been tough as he has been competing in the adult age category. In the last competition there was no under 18s therefore Anthony was competing in the open section along with Lewis Smith the Pommel Bronze Medal Winner at the 2008 Olympics Games.

Kelsey RichardsSwimming

Kelsey is 15 years old and has been swimming competitively for 5 years to National Standard. Kelsey trains between 16-18 hours per week.

Currently, Kelsey is the overall 14 year old girl Essex County ASA Champion, having won 9 individual gold medals, 2 silvers and 1 bronze at the 2008 Championships.

SteeplechaseRobyn Matson

Robyn is 21 years old and competes in athletics, cross country, road running. She attends Havering Mayesbrook Athletic Club and is currently coached by Bud Baldaro from the University of Birmingham.

Robyn is currently nationally ranked 11th in the under 23 and is in the top 30 in the 10km.

Robyn got into her athletics through her family, she always copied what sport her brother did, and eagerly waited for 3 years watching her brother running and training at the athletics track. Finally when she was 10 years old she was old enough to train on the track too.

Leanne BrownCanoeing

Leanne is 21 years of age and has graduated from London Southbank University. Her ambition is to represent Great Britain at the Olympic Games.

Leanne has become Under 23 National marathon champion this year. Leanne has finished the season very well and has come back from injury and a series of illness with a national title.

Leanne has been invited to join the selection process for the Great Britain Squad later this year.

CanoeingBen Bradshaw

Ben is 21 and competes in flat water canoe racing. He trains in Barking and Norwich and got into the sport during his school holidays when he attended the Mayesbrook Lake summer sessions.

Ben is currently ranked 2nd nationally in the under 23 men's marathon K1 discipline.

Ben loves to compete as much as possible and his sport gives him the opportunity to travel.

Jake HarrisonSwimming

Jake is 17 years old and a member of Romford Town Swimming Club. He became really interested in swimming when his parents took him for lessons.

What he loves much about swimming is the sheer excitement of racing at galas and competitions.

Jake is ranked 1st 100m breast stroke in Essex and ranked 139 nationally in 200m breast stroke.

SwimmingChris Inch

Chris is 17 years old swimmer who is nationally ranked 6th in 200m butterfly and 11th in 100m butterfly.

Chris got into swimming through his dad and was then recognised by a swimming teacher who suggested a swimming club!

Chris is a member of the London Borough of Redbridge Club.

He loves swimming and in particular likes the sense of achievement it brings plus he has great friends though his sport.

Bobbie-Ann MorganRowing

Bobbie-Ann Morgan is a 17 years old rower from the borough and is trained by Gary Annis at the Royal Docks Rowing Club.

Bobbie-Ann got involved in rowing by chance, she was lucky enough to be walking her dog along the Dockside when the club were boating.

She thought it looked fun and would be interesting in trying something new, so she asked about trying it and that's how it all began.

Bobbie-Ann loves everything about rowing and she is so glad to be involved in this exhilarating sport, because the feeling she gets from just taking part is great but winning is amazing!

WrestlingChloe Spiteri

Chloe is a 20 year old who competes in Olympic freestyle wrestling. She is currently English Senor Champion.

She started when she was scouted at a multi-sports event in London in August 2007. She was asked to try out the sport and found that she was talented at it and decided to train hard and get to 2012 and win gold!

What Chloe most loves about her sport is winning! She loves to see hard work and training pay off and likes to meet lots of people!

Kelly StaddonJudo

Kelly is 14 years competitive judo player who is a member of Ford Judo Club. She began judo early at just 5 years old.

Kelly is currently ranked 5th in Great Britain in the under 48kg weight category.

Kelly love judo as its fun and sociable, she enjoyed this discipline of self defence and likes travelling abroad for competitions and training.

JudoLindsey Tate

Lindsey is 20 years old and from the borough. She is three times National Champion and once British Champion.

Lindsey is just coming back after an injury so has not been competing recently.

She got into judo through friends and trains at Camberly Judo Club in Surrey. She like fighting, but in a controlled environment, and finds this disciplined sport helps keep her focused and fit.

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