Since launching our Athlete Ambassador scheme in 2022 with the aim of spreading the word about the support, guidance and information that we offer, we have had the privilege of working with some fantastic young athletes.
Read on to see who they are:
AMY THOMPSON
Amy is a para shot put and discus thrower, and she competed for Team GB at the World Para Championships in Italy earlier this season!
Not only is she in the Youth Talent Programme, but she is also in the Paralympic Development Academy. Her talent is evident across the board, and it's not difficult to see that she is a star in the making!
Next year, Amy is hoping to take part in more international competitions, such as the World Paralympic Championships in Paris. And currently, she is a member of Wigan Harriers!
Instagram: @amyrcthompson
Twitter: @amythomothrows
CHARLEY O'NEILL
Charley is a U17 international pole vaulter who won every 2022 major championship which she competed in, and is also part of the Youth Talent Program.
She is a member of Birchfield Harriers, as well as The Midlands Vaulting Academy.
We have a feeling there is a lot more to come from Charley very soon!
Take a look at her impressive track record here.
Instagram: @charley.oneilll
CHARLIE EVANS
Charlie is a highly ranked javelin thrower in the UK and is about to enter his second year as an U20 athlete.
The Neuff team has known Charlie for a little while, and he is very keen to not only progress locally, but also globally in the future!
Charlie is part of the Youth Talent Program and is a member of Banbury Harriers. He is also good friends with javelin thrower Lewis Forster, who is another Neuff ambassador!
Read more about his current athletic achievements here.
Instagram: @charlieevanz
YouTube: Charlie Evans Throws
FABIO ZAMPARELLI
Fabio is a para-athlete who is the UK No.1 in both U20 F20 Shot Put and U20 F20 Discus. His dedication to his throwing is truly commendable and he is not only a great ambassador for Neuff, but for other budding athletes across the land too!
We've had the pleasure of having Fabio as an ambassador for Neuff for quite some time, and we're excited to see where he will end up next in his journey!
Have a look at all of his athletic achievements here.
Instagram: @fabiozamp2020
FELICIA MILORO
Felicia is a pole vaulter who is part of the England Athletics talent programme, and she is coached by Kate Rooney, who provides vaulting pole guidance for aspiring pole vaulters on our behalf!
She shared the women's pole vault title at this year's EA U20 & U23 championships and made it onto the podium for many other events.
Next year, she would like to aim for another podium position at the British Championships and regain the U23 England Championship title!
Felicia is an active member of three athletics clubs, including Sutton-in-Ashfield Harriers & AC, Notts AC and Loughborough Students AC!
Instagram: @feliciamiloroxo
FRANCES HOGG
Frances is a heptathlete, pentathlete and long hurdler who has loved everything related to athletics ever since she could walk!
Her athletics journey began at just 7 years old, and she hopes to smash many competitions as an U20 multi-events athlete next year!
Frances is currently a member of City of York AC.
Instagram: @frances_hogg_athletics
HANNAH FOSTER
Hannah is a sprinting athlete who has competed in various running disciplines, although her main focus is currently on 200m and 400m events.
In 2019, she became the U20 European Champion, and she's gone from strength to strength ever since. Her hopes next season are to reach the European U23 Championships and make PBs in the 400m discipline!
Hannah is also in the Junior Talent Program and is a member of Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers.
Instagram: @hannah.sbh
KIERAN BOUWMEESTER-REID
Kieran is a U17 decathlete who is also on the Youth Talent Programme.
An exceptionally enthusiastic athlete, Kieran wants to go even further in next year's season, with the ultimate aim of gaining an international vest!
Kieran is currently with St. Mary's Richmond AC.
Instagram: @_kieran.br_
LAUREN FARLEY
Lauren is a javelin thrower who is currently ranked 1st in the U23 GB rankings and is also on the Junior Talent Programme.
She is a member of Blackheath & Bromley AC, and has also been a team captain for them on some occasions.
Outside of javelin throwing, Lauren is also a senior PE school teacher!
Instagram: @laurenfarl3yx
Twitter: @farleylauren
TikTok: @laurenfarley40
LEWIS FORSTER
Lewis is a throwing athlete who is mainly known nowadays for his javelin-throwing achievements.
He is currently in the Youth Talent Program and is looking to defend his Greater Manchester, and North of England Champion titles next year.
At just 17 years old, he's already accomplished so much... and he's determined more than ever to improve his performance a whole lot more in the next season!
Lewis's foundations in javelin throwing have also been excellent, as his dad was a former English Schools Champion and Nation Champion! What better way to get into javelin throwing than having your own dad as your throwing coach?!
Lewis is a member of Leigh Harriers AC, whom he's had great success with over the years!
Instagram: @lewis4star
MEGAN HARRIS
Megan is an U20 athlete who competes in 1500m, 3000m and cross country.
She is a supportive and positive influence within the athletics community, and is set to represent Great Britain in the 2022 European Cross Country Championships.
Megan is a member of Chelmsford AC and is also part of the Junior Talent Pathway.
Read more about her Megan's current achievements here.
Instagram: @megan.harrisx
TikTok: @megan.harris
NATASHA HARRISON
Natasha is a 400m athlete who has been running since a very early age.
She competes across Europe and is well known in the athletics community for a few reasons!
- 2019 European Junior Champion
- English Schools 400m record holder
- Double BUCS Indoor Champion in 400m and 4x200m relay
Natasha has competed for Stockport Harriers, Wigan Harriers and Loughborough University.
Instagram: @natashagraceharrison
Twitter: @natasha_GH17
ROBBIE DALE
Robbie Dale is a U17 athlete from Rugby & Northampton Athletics Club. He has competed for his club since he was 9 years old in many different events.
Currently coached by James Wright, Robbie’s 2022 achievements include:
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Warwickshire county champion for 300m and discus gold medals.
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Midlands County champion for 300m gold medal.
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YDL National Finals 4x100m gold, long jump silver and bronze medals in 200m & 300m.
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English Schools 4x100m silver medal.
Robbie is starting his new age group by moving into 400m events and is excited for the start of the new season.
Instagram: @robbiedaleathletics