Callum Skinner – Cycling
One of Britain’s brightest up and coming track cyclists, Scotsman Callum Skinner made his mark on the track in 2008 breaking three records along the way and becoming the first ever recipient of The Edinburgh Council, Chris Hoy Award for most promising East of Scotland cyclist. Currently a member of the British Cycling Olympic Development Programme, Callum is determined to continue to achieve great things in sprint cycling and prove his worth on the bike for a chance to compete at the London 2012 Games.
“The prospect of competing at any Olympic Games is exhilarating so the opportunity to compete at home in London is extraordinary. The idea of representing my country at 2012 is a key motivator, and it makes me push my self harder and harder everyday.”
Callum Skinner, Cycling
Club: City of Edinburgh
Listen to Callum talk more about his journey to the London 2012 Games
Sporting achievements
- 2010 Scottish Senior and Junior Kerin Champion
- 2010 2nd Junior British Championships Kilo
- 2010 Scottish Junior Sprint Champion.
- 2009 European Junior Championships Kilo Minsk (under 18) – 7th place
- 2009 World Championships Moscow – top 10 in sprint cycling
- 2009 Scottish Senior Sprint Championships – 3rd place
- 2009 Scottish Junior Championships – 2nd at the Sprint and Kerin
- 2008 Youth 500m Scottish and all corners Record Holder (07/06/08)
- 2008 Youth 200m Scottish and all corners Record Holder (19/07/08)
- 2008 British Youth 200m Record Holder (20/08/08)
- 2008 Scottish Senior/Junior 15K Champion & East of Scotland 15K Senior Champion
- Member of the British Cycling Olympic Development Program 2008–current
- Member of the Great Britain Junior World and European Championships Team
- The Edinburgh Council, Chris Hoy Award for most promising East of Scotland Cyclist
“I’d not long been back from a road camp in Majorca when I took part in the first race of the 2012 season, the Good Friday Open Sprint at Herne Hill Velodrome, London. I finished 2nd overall in the 200m sprint. To complement the main sprint competition there was also a Handicap event and a Keirin in which I finished in 2nd and 4th respectively. Overall a great opener to the season and hopefully bodes well for my next race back home at Meadowbank Velodrome on the 6th of June!”
“I made it home to Edinburgh to visit Rosewell and Newtongrange Primary Schools before attending the final of the Edinburgh Interschool Cycle Speedway at the Jack Kane Centre to present some awards. It was great to have the opportunity to meet some successful school teams competing today!”
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