European medals for Prep pupil from Plymouth College
Plymouth College Preparatory School’s, Oliver Smart, 11, from Millbrook in South East Cornwall, has returned from the European Biathlete Championships and World Cup Tour in Setubal, Portugal, with a gold and silver medal.
Representing Great Britain, Oliver, who starts at Plymouth College’s Senior School in a couple of weeks, was one of the youngest competitors in the continuous run/swim/run event. With a field of 18 in his age category from countries including Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal and Russia, he won a silver medal in the individual Youth D event and gold in the team competition.
This follows a successful 12 months in which Oliver has become the GB Modern Biathlon Champion and runner up in the British Schools Modern Biathlon Championships.
Oliver said: “This was a tough competition and particularly difficult with the swim in a strong tidal current. However, I’m pleased with how I performed and I hope to compete in the European Championships and World Cup Tour again next year.”
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