Robert started the sport when he was two years old and has trained for many years so was delighted to win a gold medal and two bronze medals in the sport’s biggest competition. The water-skiing Junior World Championships see under-17’s from around the world compete.
Robert said:
“The whole experience was awesome; I got to meet people from all around the world who have the same interest as me.
“I’m the third generation in my family that have achieved big in this sport and it is amazing to be following in their footsteps.
“Winning the medals was phenomenal, I have trained my whole life so to win a world medal at the biggest competition where everyone is training in the same conditions gives me confidence in my skills and I am proud that I am up there with the best.
“As with any sport there is always more to challenge yourself with and I want to keep improving, water-skiing is a lifestyle for me and I take part in the sport all year round.
“It’s crazy to think that just a couple of days ago I was competing in Chile and now I am back in college studying! It is important to me that I will always have my studies behind me as I would like to be a chef alongside water-skiing.
“I want to take the opportunity to thank LEAP – Lincolnshire Elite Athlete Programme – who have supported me and have enabled me to get around the world to compete.”
Robert’s personal tutor, Catering and Hospitality Lecturer Jon Tofts, said:
“Rob really is a credit to himself and the college, it is a privilege to see him develop so well in both his sport and his vocational training.”
