Consett Bobsleigh hopeful

A 19-year-old student from Blackhill, near Consett, has made the GB junior bobsleigh team and is flying out for the Junior World Championships.

Bobsleigher: "It's a chance to prove my worth"

"I'm really looking forward to getting to Canada and competing in the America Cup race, and another America Cup race in Park City in Utah. My main focus for this season is the Junior World Championships."

"The championships are a chance to prove my worth, and an opportunity to really show why I have earned a place in Great Britain team."

– Mica McNeill, the junior British bobsleigh competitor from Blackhill

Blackhill teenager makes bobsleigh team

Bobsleigh team
Mica McNeill competes for the junior Team GB in the bobsleigh Credit: Robin Palmer Ltd

A 19 year old from Blackhill, near Consett, has been chosen to represent Great Britain in the bobsleigh at the Junior World Championships.

Mica McNeill, who went to Durham High School, made history when she won a silver medal for Team GB at the first Winter Youth Olympic Games in January.

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