Sports Scholarship Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame

Highlighting our incredible scholars

Sports Scholarship Scheme

The University of Kent's Sports Scholarship Scheme has seen many exceptional athletes achieve incredible feats both within and outside the University. Our Hall of Fame is where we showcase some of these talented individuals.

Chris' sporting achievements

Best sporting achievement while at university: 

  • 11 National Championship Titles
  • 21 National Championship Podiums 
  • 4 Overall Championship awards (2019 to 2022)  

Details of current sporting status, recent competitions, results or upcoming events: 

In the process of building towards a season of Ironman Triathlon racing in 2025, after completion of the PhD. 

A short reflection on your time at Kent University and on the Sports Scholarship Scheme: 

The scholar scheme allowed me to continue my cycling throughout my undergraduate studies. The support provided by the programme was invaluable and set me up for future sporting success.  

Millie's sporting achievements

Best sporting achievement while at university: 

  • World Number 1 in Downhill 
  • 7x Gold at North American Cup 
  • 3x Gold 1x Bronze at World Cup 
  • 2x Gold 2x Silver at British Championships 

Best sporting achievement outside or post-university: 

  • Downhill Bronze at the 2022 Winter Paralympics 
  • Or being flag bearer at the 2014 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony 
  • Or receiving my Honorary Doctorate from Kent 

Details of current sporting status, recent competitions, results or upcoming events: 

  • 4x Paralympic Medallist 
  • 8x World Championship Medallist 
  • 2x World Champion  
  • Karate National, British and Commonwealth champion 

A short reflection on your time at Kent University and the Sports Scholarship Scheme: 

I loved every second of my time at Kent. I was so lucky to have had access to such amazing facilities and expertise. Along with the financial, academic, and moral support from everyone at Kent. 

Tom's sporting achievements

Best sporting achievement while at university: 

BUCS Championship 3rd place

Best sporting achievement outside or post-university: 

West-Flanders Cup Finalist

Details of current sporting status, recent competitions, results or upcoming events: 

Due to time constraints, I focus on individual sports such as cycling and running. However, I am still very much involved in the volleyball world as a board member of the volleyball team of my home town: Knack Roeselare.

Short reflection on your time at Kent University and on the Sports Scholarship Scheme: 

The Sports Scholarship Scheme allowed me to train like a professional sportsman whilst studying. Progress was real, thanks to the excellent trainers that were associated to the Sports department.

James' sporting achievements

Best sporting achievement while at university: 

Sports Scholar of the Year. 8th (10 Mile) and 9th (25 mile) at the National BUCS Time Trials in 2017.

Best sporting achievement outside or post-university: 

Achieving a time of 19m 03 seconds for a 10 mile TT and 48 minutes 57 seconds at a 25 mile TT.

Details of current sporting status, recent competitions, results, or upcoming events: 

Half ironman distance triathlon – June 2021 at Goodwood Motor Circuit.

Short reflection on your time at Kent University and on the Sports Scholarship Scheme: 

The highlight of my time at Kent was my time on the Sports Scholar Scheme. As a result of the coaching I received across my three years, my results improved year on year, culminating in top tens in both of my national BUCS events in my final year. Training alongside ‘the best’ athletes and coaches, helps to challenge you to seek improvement at every opportunity and to maximise your full potential.