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Martha Eggleton

Nine-year-old Martha Eggleton joined the Wight Trash skateboarding team in 2018.

The youngest female skateboarding to be on the team, Martha is a dedicated and gutsy skater, who practices every day after school at her local skatepark and travels to the mainland on weekends to take part in competitions.

Martha is also part of the Isle of Wight’s Talented Athlete Scheme.

Below are some of the articles about Martha.

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4, April 2019·11 min read

8-year-old Isle of Wight skateboarder breaks leg in five places – Even before op she’s looking up new tricks

Martha's response to breaking her leg in five places whilst attempting a 360? What competitions am I missing and when I get back on the board what tricks can I learn?

15, May 2019·1 min read

Eight-year-old skateboarder’s speech about concrete skatepark dubbed ‘illuminating and inspirational’ by Mayor

The eight-year-old skateboarder's speech on the benefits of a concrete skatepark was dubbed by the Mayor of the town council as "very illuminating and inspirational". Watch here.

7, August 2019·5 min read

8-year-old Isle of Wight skateboarder in female skateboarding zine

Eight-year-old Martha from Niton is featured with three photos in the first issue of new female skateboarding zine, Plank. She continues to be an inspiration to many.

24, May 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight skateboarding legend latest to feature in Isle Create series

Up next in the Isle Create series of short documentaries highlighting the Island's creativity is John Cattle from Wight Trash Skateboards.

14, July 2021·4 min read

New skatepark and pump track for Freshwater: More details revealed

This exciting new scheme is seen as an investment in the community's future. Here's how you can support it

11, April 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s rising skateboard star: 12-year-old sensation gears up for National Championships

Isle of Wight's 12-year-old skateboarder, Martha Eggleton, secures spot in Skateboard GB National Championships

1, April 2019·3 min read

Isle of Wight skateboarding brand Wight Trash 15 years old and still going strong

Legendary Isle of Wight skateboarder, John Cattle, founded Wight Trash back in 2004. 15 years on and the brand is known around the world, he's running skate session five days a week and will be celebrating five years of having a shop in Ryde this summer.

11, April 2019·3 min read

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