Team GB star visits Saints’ Easter camp
Curling star Hailey tells of overcoming challenges
Children in Perth brushed up on their curling skills during a special visit from local Team GB athlete Hailey Duff.
The visit, which was arranged by homebuilder Persimmon as part of their partnership with Team GB, saw Hailey make a special appearance at the annual Easter camp run by Saints in the Community, the official charity arm of St Johnstone FC.
Hailey told the kids about her journey to winning medals for Scotland and Great Britain on the world stage before answering questions.
She also showcased some off the skills that have seen her win a host of medals across the globe. to carry on’.
“But that’s not what I wanted to do, I knew I wanted to get back to this place.”
Team GB Chef de Mission Mark England said:“team GB has a proud tradition in Olympic swimming competitions, and I am delighted to welcome all 33 athletes to the team for Paris 2024.
“The strength and depth of our pool swimming team was evident to see at the recent Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, and along with the ten swimmers making their debut for Team GB it is fantastic to welcome back seven Olympic champions and nine Olympic medallists.”
Hailey spent time with the girls’ Easter camp to discuss the trial and tribulations of becoming a champion and shared some of her top tips on overcoming challenges.
Hailey, a former European and Scottish champion curler, took home gold in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics as part of team Muirhead.
Hailey Duff said: “I really enjoyed my visit to Mcdiarmid Park and it was great to get such a warm welcome from volunteers and kids at the Easter camp.
“As someone who lives in Perth, encouraging local young people to get active and take up a sport is really important to me and through the partnership with Persimmon, we’re aiming to help inspire our next generation of medal-winners.”