oliver thatcher

I started athletics aged 9 in the academy set up by Andy. As I got older and stronger, I found that I was pretty decent at most of the events, so decided to specialize in the combined events. I have represented Hampshire many times at both individual events (discus, hurdles, pole vault) and the combined events. My greatest achievement and proudest moment is being selected to represent my country in November 2019. I represented England schools in the combined events, at the home international match held at the Emirates stadium in Glasgow. It made all the hours of hard work worthwhile! I now compete in the Decathlon and my aim is to represent “Team GB”.