Portrait of Sally Kidson

Sally Kidson

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Biography
Started: She was first introduced to the sport at age 11 at Treloar School in Alton, England. She began training seriously in 2019. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024; Instagram profile, 29 Mar 2024; Voice FM YouTube channel, 10 Jun 2023) Reason: Having tried several sports including table cricket and polybat, she began playing boccia while at school. "I went along [to a competition] for a bit of fun, and then I won." (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024; Voice FM YouTube channel, 10 Jun 2023) Ambition: To break into the top 10 of the world rankings, to win an individual medal at a major competition, and to compete at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024) Additional Info: MUSICIAN She has performed with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Resound ensemble and the National Open Youth Orchestra in Great Britain. (bocciaengland.org.uk, 01 Jan 2024; Voice FM YouTube channel, 10 Jun 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 31, 2004
Place of ResidenceSALISBURY
OccupationStudent
EducationMusic - Treloar College, Alton, GBR
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachLauren Kianchehr [personal]; Glynn Tromans [national, pairs], GBR
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
European Championships
8Pairs - BC32023Rotterdam, NED
16Individual - BC32023Rotterdam, NED