Alessia Profile

Instagram: @alessia_jumps

How did you get into your sport? 

"I’ve always loved sports and was invited to my athletics club after a primary school cross country competition. I started off running middle distance but tried sprinting, long jump and high jump and have loved them ever since!"

What do you love about your sport?

"It’s so much fun. I love working hard and seeing myself improve. The people are lovely too and I’ve made great friends all over the country!"

What is your proudest sporting achievement(s) to date?

"Winning Nationals and becoming National High Jump Champion, twice! Winning the UK Youth Development Premier League with my club for the last three years in a row."

Any future goals and aspirations?

"Yes, I would love to break my club record this year, I’m only 1cm off it. I also want to get on the top 10 All Time High Jump rankings for my age group. I would love to compete internationally, in athletics we have to wait until we are in the Under 17 age group to do this."