Sophie is the funder's choice
Published:
4:37 PM January 12, 2010
Updated:
6:13 PM October 10, 2020
Sophie Mckinna, who is ranked third in the UK for U17 shot-put, has received funding from the Norfolk Sports & Cultural Foundation, which supports young talented athletes and artists on the road to London 2012.
Sophie Mckinna, who is ranked third in the UK for U17 shot-put, has received funding from the Norfolk Sports & Cultural Foundation, which supports young talented athletes and artists on the road to London 2012.
Sophie is coached by former GB athlete Geoff Capes and has had a fantastic season, the highlight being her gold medal for England at this year's SIAB international in Antrim.
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The year concluded with Sophie accepting the Norfolk U17 Women's Field Award for 2009 at the UEA.
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