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:
Brydon Duncan
Predominantly a discus thrower, Brydon also takes part in the shot put and other throws events, and his commitment to his throwing is simply extraordinary!
Representing GB at the U20 European Club Championships in Rome earlier this year was an impressive feat in itself, but Brydon has also claimed a realm of medals at other events, including gold at the 2021 U17 England Championships.
A member of Blackheath & Bromley Harriers AC, Brydon aims to reach the 2025 U23 Europeans in Norway, as well as reaching 52m+ in the discus throw and 15m+ in the shot put!
Instagram: @brydonduncan
Photo credits: Robert Noble & Andy Cox (@ac_phots)
Tabs Ford
Tabs Ford is covering the distance and cross country events this year as a Neuff Ambassador!
You wouldn't think it, but Tabs only started regularly racing as an athlete in 2021. However, she has quickly proved to be a popular figure in the running community through the regular vlogs and videos she posts on her social media channels!
She's progressing at a rapid pace, so it will be worth watching Tabs' journey with us as time goes on!
Instagram: @tfordruns
Photo credits: Andy Cox (@ac_phots)
Alex Giles
We're bringing something new to our ambassador team this year by adding Alex Giles to the mix!
Serving as the head throws coach at Gateshead Harriers, Alex is incredibly devoted to coaching numerous up-and-coming athletes across all throws events, all of whom he's currently guiding towards national or regional titles!
Alex also has an extensive knowledge of our services, having ordered from Neuff for a number of years. With this in mind, we're looking forward to working with him on a mixture of digital content for the whole track and field community!
Instagram: @coachalexgiles
Jessica Higgins
Our 2023 hammer throw ambassador for is Jessica Higgins!
Competitive, determined and never one to give up, Jess has already accomplished a lot at such a young age, including a number of Greater Manchester Schools & County titles!
Hoping to get back to English Schools next season and to meet new athletes who share a similar passion for throwing, 2024 is already showing a lot of promise for Jess, and the whole team at Neuff is proud to have her on board!
Instagram: @_jesshiggins_
Owen Boon
Meet Owen Boon, the youngest athlete who has joined our ambassador team this year!
He may only be 14, but age has certainly not been a barrier to all of Owen's current achievements, including five league and championship records and the coveted title of U15 National Champion for 2023!
Owen's confidence for such a young athlete is astounding, so much so that he's given us a great deal of confidence that big things are on the horizon for his journey as a rising throws star!
Instagram: @owen.jav
Harry Casey
Representing the pole vault community as part of our newest ambassador team is Harry Casey!
A creative athlete who is always ready to learn new skills for his vaulting performance, Harry is fully dedicated to his craft and he's consistently ranked within the top 5 in the UK since he started vaulting!
Our team are proud to support Harry as a new ambassador, and he will undoubtedly be a role model for many other vaulters out there as we head into the 2024 season!
Instagram: @hcaseypolevault
Photo credits: Andy Cox (@ac_phots)
Zara Obamakinwa
Zara Obamakinwa is the next addition to our ambassador team!
Currently ranking 1st in the U20 discus throw and 3rd across all age groups, Zara knows no bounds when it comes to throwing far and she was recently selected for the latest British Athletics Olympic Futures Programme!
Zara is going from strength to strength, and we can't wait to see how she progresses throughout the next throws season as a Neuff ambassador!
Instagram: @zaraobamakinwa
Joseph Grange
Next in line to join the Neuff ambassador team is Joseph Grange, who ticks many boxes as an athlete and podcast host!
Joe takes part in various long-distance events, as well as cross country. However, he also occasionally competes in steeplechase events, making him the team's first-ever representative for the sport!
Another interesting fact about Joseph is that he co-hosts the Taking The Tape Podcast, where he showcases a range of incredible and inspiring distance runners!
Instagram: @grangejoseph & @takingthetapepodcast
Photo credits: Andy Cox (@ac_phots)
Oliver Parker
We have a Commonwealth Youth medallist in the midst, and it's Oliver Parker!
While he will serve as the team's representative for hurdles this year, Ollie is also known as a sprinter in the wider community, meaning he's no one-trick pony!
Claiming bronze in the Trinbago 2023 games as a member of Team England was certainly a highlight for Ollie this year, and he is also currently ranked 4th in the U20 400m hurdles!
Instagram: @oliverr.parker
Photo credits: Robert Windle & @sakurasportsmedia
Bebe Jackson
The latest Neuff para-athlete ambassador is Bebe Jackson!
Competing and training with Harlow AC, Bebe is a true inspiration for all para-athletes, as she often gives it her all in sprints, throws and long jump events!
Much like fellow ambassador Oliver Parker, Bebe was also present at the Trinbago 2023 games, where she bagged a silver medal in discus throw as a Team England representative!
Instagram: @bebejacksonn
Photo credits: @peter_milsom69 (2nd picture)
Reef Page
Here to cover combined events for the Neuff ambassador team this year is Reef Page!
Currently a member of Tonbridge AC, Reef frequently trains alongside Neuff blogger Harry Kendall and he's ready to make rapid progress in all areas of his athletics!
Winning the Indoor U20 Combined Events Championship is one of Reef's biggest goals for 2024, although he is also keen to beat his PBs in the 100m and 400m and to reach the 4m mark in pole vault!
Instagram: @decath.reef
Stacey Downie
Representing Scotland in Neuff's 2024 ambassador team is Stacey Downie!
The 15x international representative for Scotland ultimately has her sights on retaining her World Masters titles, competing at her first European Indoor Masters Championships and medaling at the Scottish Senior Championships!
Considering she is also a PE specialist outside of her sprinting, Stacey is very knowledgeable in many areas of athletics, and we're sure she will be a valuable asset to the Neuff team moving forward!
Instagram: @stacey_athletics
Photo credits: Bobby Gavin (thatonemoment.co.uk)
Jason Kalala
Expressing enthusiasm, creativity and confidence is Jason Kalala, who is the latest sprint athlete to join the Neuff ambassador family!
A member of Newham & Essex Beagles AC, Jason has a few impressive accolades to his name, including representing British Athletics at last year's Mannheim International!
Determined to make an almighty comeback for 2024, Jason has his eyes set on the European Senior championships, especially where the 200m and 4x100m relay events are concerned!
Instagram: @jasonkalala_
Photo credits: Geoff Lowe (@geofflowe)
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