Five Scots on UKA Olympic and Paralympic Futures Programme
Brodie Young at the European U23 Champs (photo via University of New Mexico)
UK Athletics have announced their Olympic and Paralympic Futures Programme for 2025-26.
We’re delighted no fewer than six Scottish athletes will benefit from the programme.
Congratulations to Brodie Young, Alyson Bell, Finlay Menzies, Cameron Thores and Rebecca Scott and their families, coaches and clubs.
Olympic Futures Programme announcement by UK Athletics
UK Athletics have announced 15 new athletes with a total cohort of 44 athletes on the Olympic Futures Programme for 2025-26.
The Programme – which is supported by Nike and delivered in partnership with the Home Country Athletics Federations – is focused on supporting athletes and coaches who have demonstrated the potential to succeed at future Olympic Games.
Through a series of camps and experiences, and with the support of dedicated staff, the Programme provides opportunities for athletes to develop the skills and abilities required for international senior success and forms part of the pathway towards the World Class Programme (WCP).
New to the Futures Programme
Brodie Young (James McMenemy, Airdrie Harriers) – 400m
Futures Relay
Alyson Bell (Anne Scott, Giffnock North AC) – Relay
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Finlay Menzies at the World Para Champs (photo by Marcus Hartmann)
Paralymic Futures Programme announcement from UK Athletics
UK Athletics have announced a total of 19 athletes who will make up the next cohort of the Paralympic Futures Programme for 2025-26.
Year 1
Finlay Menzies (Graeme Reid, Corstorphine) – T72 100m
Year 2
Cameron Thores (Allan Hamilton, Stirling University) – T47 100m
Year 3
Rebecca Scott (Paul Keeble, Stevenage and North Herts) – T47 100m
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