Grosvenor In View Magazine 2025

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Recent International Athletics Success

Ben Sykes (Year 13) had a busy summer representing Ireland at two major athletics championships. First up was the European Youth Olympic Festival which was held in Skopje, North Macedonia from 22 July – 26 July, 2025. A busy day for Ben saw him cruise through false starts. Unfazed by the tension and challenge, Sykes finished in third place with a time of 10.57, winning Ireland’s first medal of the Games. After returning to Ireland, Ben received exciting news—he had been selected to represent his country at the

baton didn’t make it around the track, bringing their campaign to an abrupt and frustrating end. Despite the disappointment, the team showed immense promise throughout the season. Encouragingly, five of the squad members, including Ben, remain eligible to compete in the same age category next year. Their sights are now set on the World Under 20 Championships, scheduled to take place in Oregon, USA next summer. Training resumes soon—and with it, a renewed sense of purpose and ambition. We are also proud to share that former pupil Jenna Breen has earned a coveted spot on the Irish Women’s 4 x 400m relay squad for the World Championships, in Tokyo, Japan from 13 to 21 September. Jenna’s selection follows a standout summer season, which saw her compete at the European Under 23 Championships in Bergen, Norway this July, representing Ireland in the U23 4 x 400m relay. Her consistent performances throughout the year have placed her among the top six athletes in the country— an achievement that firmly secured her place on the national team for this prestigious global event. Both Ben and Jenna exemplify the spirit of dedication and excellence that defines our school’s athletic legacy. We are re incredibly proud of their achievements and will be cheering them on as they continue to represent Ireland on the world stage. Mrs K Kirk

his heats in the morning before setting a personal best of 10.56 in his semi-final. The sixteen-year-old stayed composed and mature throughout a gruelling day, where the final had to be restarted four times due to

European Under 20 Championships in Tampere, Finland, as part of the 4 x 100m relay squad. Under the expert guidance of Mrs Kirk, the team had spent months preparing and arrived in Finland in top form, ready to take on Europe’s best. In the semi-final, the Irish squad faced an incredibly tough heat, lining up against three of the continent’s strongest relay teams. Determined to rise to the challenge, they pushed their changeovers to the limit in hopes of securing a place in the final. Sadly, the

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