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Neigh-ice One, Nick!

Senior School Sport


Old Wheat Nick Skelton has given inspiration once again to all Bablake pupils with his second Olympic Gold!

The senior man of the Team GB Olympic equestrian squad added to his team gold from London 2012 by taking a prized individual gold with a majestic performance in yesterday's individual show jumping event. 

Nick's story of courage and determination, competing in his 7th Olympic tournament, after breaking his neck in 2000 (when he was told it would be dangerous to ride again) and having a hip replacement in 2011, is one to inspire every member of the Bablake family.

For Holly Payne, involved with the England hockey squad, and Kare Adenegan, about to head to Rio for next month's Paralympic games as Team GB's youngest competitor, Nick Skelton's achievements will be even more inspirational. For current pupils like Izzy Harris, Izz Hemus and Hattie Evans, former pupils Lucy Farrington and Lucinda Roche, and many others connected with equestrianism, his feat will be especially significant.

Photograph via Team GB Twitter feed.
Title inspired by Aldi Stores UK Twitter feed.



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