2025, Olivia Matthams, World Biathle Championships, Pentathlon

Thank you so much for supporting me and helping me compete at the European and World Biathle Championships.

The European Championships in November were my first time representing Team GB, and the event took place in Alanya, Turkey. It felt amazing to put on my GB race suit for the very first time and race for my country in a sport that I love. The race was a 400m run, then a 100m open‑water swim in the sea, and then another 400m run. I was really proud to come home with three medals: a bronze in the U13 individual girls’ race, a team gold for the U13 girls, and a silver in the mixed relay.

In December, I was lucky enough to represent Team GB again at the World Biathle
Championships in Mossel Bay, South Africa. The course was really challenging, with soft dry sand to run on and strong currents in the sea swim. I finished 7th in the U13 girls’ individual race, won a team silver for the U13 girls, and came 7th again in the mixed relay.

Competing at these international events has taught me so much about racing, training, and believing in myself. I’m really grateful for the Jack Bloor Fund’s support, which helped me get to the start line and have these amazing experiences.
Thank you for helping me achieve my goals.