The determination and commitment shown by Bonchurch athlete Nick Percy is fantastic to see. What a great role model he makes for young people on the Island.
Nick Percy from Bonchurch, has been very busy training in the USA alongside Olympic champions and achieved some personal bests whilst competing out there.
Former Sandown Bay pupil, Jess Andrews, ran the race of her life over the weekend and qualified to represent Great Britain in the Rio Olympics this summer. Go Jess!
It will cost in the region of £1,000 per person to attend the Games, where competitors will have the opportunity to compete on the international stage.
The team are crowdfunding to help with costs of travelling to Gotland next year to take part in the NatWest Island Games. There's still time to make a donation however small or large.