Ayrshire Post

FIGURE SKATING

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KYLE FIGURE SKATING CLUB

An Ayrshire figure skating sensation has returned from the British Championsh­ips in Sheffield with a silver medal for her efforts.

Mia Craig, 12, who attends Forehill Primary School, snatched a medal and a podium position after a sensationa­l performanc­e in the Girls Under-15 category last Tuesday.

Proud mum Tomoko said: “It was a great way to end a season for Mia. She competed at the British Championsh­ips and won a silver medal in under 15 category.

“I think it’s the first time in many years an Ayrshire skater has won a Championsh­ips medal.”

Mia’s efforts were helped by Winter Olympics star Lewis Gibson, of Prestwick, who represente­d Great Britain in Beijing in February.

Lewis helped choreograp­h Mia’s routine and even gave her a coaching masterclas­s recently at Ayr Ice Rink.

Tomoko added: “We are so happy with her achievemen­t and she will keep working hard to be the top skater who can represent the country, just like Lewis!”

Mia is a member of Kyle Figure Skating Club and coached by Gillian and Suzanne Otterson.

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Mia and her silver medal
Medallist Mia and her silver medal

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