Etienne helped in making an impact to young people’s lives and raising aspirations whilst working on the Sporting Champions programme.
Etienne Stott first tried canoeing with the St. Andrews Scouts in Bedford when he was around 10 years old.
Over the next few years he became more enthusiastic until he joined his local canoe club, Viking Kayak Club, and started racing in 1992.
Etienne started training seriously around the age of 14, making the GB Junior team for the first time in 1995.
Etienne teamed up with Tim Baillie and switched over to Canoe Double category in 2004, after struggling with injuries.
They narrowly missed out on the Beijing Games in 2008, which was a devastating blow, but they decided to continue towards London 2012 after some tough thinking.
The London 2012 Olympic Games were Etienne and Tim’s first Olympics and winning the Gold Medal was both historic (the first ever in the sport of canoe slalom) and dramatic.
They narrowly beat their British rivals into the Silver medal position, helping Team GB climb up to an incredible 3rd in the medal table during what was arguably Britain’s best ever summer of sport.
Every athlete faces tough times, whether it’s injury, defeat, or personal challenges. In this talk, our athletes open up about the adversity they have experienced and how they found the strength to bounce back. Pupils will learn about the importance of resilience, determination, and staying positive in difficult situations. These are valuable lessons they can use in school, sport, and life.
What makes a great leader? Our athletes share stories of leading by example, lifting up teammates, and taking responsibility, whether they wear the captain’s armband or quietly lead from the sidelines. Pupils will be encouraged to step up, support others, and discover the leader within themselves.
The Olympics represents the pinnacle of sport, and our athletes give a behind-the-scenes insight into what it is really like to compete or aim to compete on the world’s biggest stage. They share stories of preparation, pressure, teamwork, and pride, inspiring pupils with lessons about ambition, dedication, and chasing dreams, whatever they may be.
Sporting Champion, Etienne Stott, was a fantastic addition to our event. He was passionate, enthusiastic and really helped to inspire the competitors on the day by sharing his success stories and allowing competitors to hold his Olympic Medal.
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