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VICTORIA
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AGE
Seventeen
CATEGORY
Sport
DESTINATION
Miami
DATE ADDED
12th April 2009
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IF I WON I WOULD...

I would be over the moon, this will give me a good opportunity to train abroad during the winter months or help me travel to 1 of many competition i have in the 2009 season, including the European Championships.

My plans for 2009 are to improve on my world ranking where i am currently ranked 3rd and to become the Ladies World Champion. Free flights would enable me to train all year round and give me the same time on the water as the American and Australian girls that i compete against. I currently recieve some funding from UK Sport even though Wakeboarding is a non Olympic Sport but with the help of free flights i could compete at many more international competitions around the world.
As 5x National Champion i already receive alot of media interest both in the UK and America and being able to travel more would really help me to raise the profile of my sport in the UK.
Wakeboarding now is the fastest growing watersports in the World.

Too see more check me out at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HYYCfkvcFY

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MY STORY

I Started Wakeboarding in 2003, where i was encouraged into the sport by my Brothers. I started up the sport for fun, but as time when on i have progressed and progressed, i have now a few records, including the 1st British Female to land an invert on Cable at the age of 13, and also the 1st British female to represent Great Britain at an International Event. I am now 5x National Champion, Ranked 3rd in the World and 2nd in Europe, my ambition would be to get 1st in the World Championships and 1st at the European Championship and to do this i need to be able to train 12 months of the year which at the moment is very difficult because of the weather in the UK and lack of funding to be able to travel abroad.

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COMMENTS

tracey says:
An insiration to all you have my vote Victoria best of luck at the European championshis this year and I hope you return with the Gold medal.
Posted: 08 June 2009
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kimbo says:
great girl full of fun and very positive ambassador for UK Girls Cable Wakeboarding.I wish you all of the best in your career and you deserve to be able to train all and year round and OWC Florida is the perfect playground for that.Just ask Nick Davies or Nicola Butler how being able to train all year allows you to compete against the best of the best and stand your ground. GO GIRLS. :)
Posted: 02 June 2009
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Uzma says:
Tor Young is an amazing talented rider and really deserves this opportunity. Good luck. Uzma Rabi
Posted: 02 June 2009
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Norma says:
Good Luck Tor. We are very proud of you. Your great sporting achievements have been earned by gutsy hard work and dedication. Your a Star a great Ambassador for British Sport and Great Britain. Nan & Grandad Cornwall.
Posted: 02 June 2009
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Tina says:
Tor you have the full support of your family here in Cornwall......lots of love x x you go girl!!!
Posted: 01 June 2009
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ianpics says:
I have seen Tor compete at a few events and she ahs always impressed... great on the water and humble off it. A great ambassador for the UK ..not just for wakeboarding Good luck Tor ExPix will be watching.
Posted: 28 May 2009
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CarolineEvans says:
Victoria is a lovely person, dedicated and talented. As Steve says, at our boat show, she inspired so many other young people, not only to improve their skills if they were already wakeboarding but to try a new sport if not. But whether new to the sport or an old hand, her commitment and vitality inspired everyone to achieve their own personal best. A FANTASTIC GREAT BRITON.
Posted: 22 May 2009
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DuFish says:
a great ambassador for British sport
Posted: 22 May 2009
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Steve says:
We need more people like this to represent Great Briton.
Posted: 22 May 2009
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roy says:
A perfect ambassador for sport in the UK and an ideal reresenative for BA to use as an example of the talent that exists within the UK and as yet appears to be relativly unknown.
Posted: 14 May 2009
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paul says:
A sporting star that deserves to be given the support of the British public.
Posted: 14 May 2009
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Angie says:
An perfect example of a talent that needs our support and without doubt an example of what this competition was designed to find . Good luck to you Victoria.
Posted: 13 May 2009
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danny says:
such a talented young lady. Good luck Victoria
Posted: 12 May 2009
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CAROL says:
This young lady is a credit to Great Britain and deserves some support come on BA lets give Victoria the chance to achive her goals and hopefully become a world champion.So few British women in sport at the top level and this young lady clearly has already made an impact at world and european level.Best of luck to you Victoria and i will follow your progress with interest.
Posted: 12 May 2009
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jason says:
After seeing her perform she is fantastic and should be given our full support what a talent
Posted: 11 May 2009
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Deb says:
what a great young ambassador for Great Britian she should be given every opportunity availble, talent like this does not come along very often
Posted: 11 May 2009
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Tina says:
An inspiration and example of the talent in the UK well done Victoria...
Posted: 09 May 2009
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Kevin says:
An example of the talent that Great Britain has and needs our recognition Lets get behind this young lady and give her the support that she deserves .
Posted: 09 May 2009
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sue says:
Victoria is a world class athlete and we should be giving her every opportunity to fly the flag for Great Britain.
Posted: 08 May 2009
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ian says:
Terrific example for young people and deserves our support.
Posted: 08 May 2009
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lisa says:
Just take a look at Victoria in action on you tube .What an amazing and talented young lady . Victoria you deserve all the support you get and you will defiantly get my vote.
Posted: 08 May 2009
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Jadie says:
Victoria Young is by far the best female cable wakeboarder!
Posted: 03 May 2009
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Burt says:
Whoop Whoop Tor!!!
Posted: 03 May 2009
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UK Cable Wakeboard says:
Tor is a great ambassador for British sport and has represented the UK around the World raising the profile of Wakeboarding and encouraged more female riders to participate. Please give her your support to help her achieve her goals.
Posted: 02 May 2009
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KUSTOM says:
Go Go Go Go Tor ! KUSTOM represents !
Posted: 01 May 2009
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grandma c says:
Tor is the best granddaughter anyone can have - she has a lovely sense of humour, is kind and considerate and the best of all she loves her Nanny. She is my ray of light and i am so proud of her - she is the best grand daughter anyone could have. she is so dedicated to her sport and i have witnesed this she makes me feel so proud to be her Nanny.
Posted: 01 May 2009
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Robert says:
This young lady is precisely the sort of person that we should all be supporting all the way in her sporting ventures. Great for Great Britain as an ambassador for our wonderful country. So young yet so representative of the best old values. She deserves every bit of support that can be given. Good for you Victoria, go for it!!!
Posted: 01 May 2009
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coastalsteve says:
Victoria is an outstanding inspiration to youth and represents the best of British, upholding the values that true British people hold dear. At the Earls Court Boatshow, Victoria gave a brilliant show in the indoor pool. As a member of the safety team, it was interesting to hear so many comments from the audience, especially the younger members who didn’t realise that this sport is open to everyone. Whilst not yet a mega star yet, Victoria has quite a following and is a radiant ambassador.
Posted: 01 May 2009
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