Jenna Downing

Sport

Extreme inline skating

Favourite quote

‘Set your goals high, and don’t stop until you get there.’

Biography

After just rolling around on the street, I met some friends who owned a skate park near to my house, and they encouraged me to go there. By training with them at such an amazing facility I began to improve and it wasn't long before I started entering competitions! Then it all went from there...

Who is your role model?

Fabiola da Silva for being the first lady of aggressive inline skating and for pushing the limits for girls in the sport by proving that they can be just as good as the guys.

Who was your biggest influence?

My mum for always pushing me to be the best I can be and for always believing in me. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for her.

What is your proudest moment?

Turning pro at the age of 12 making me the youngest female to ever turn pro in my sport.

What is your tip for young people wanting to take part in sport?

Live life to the full, be yourself, and don't ever let anybody pull you down.

What is your favourite food?

Mum’s cooking.

What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Try and maintain an education whilst practicing in your chosen sport/profession. If it doesn't work out then you always have something to fall back on!

Achievements

• LG Action Sports World Champion (2008).
• 10 x British Champion.
• X-Games silver medallist (2002).
• UK Freesport Athlete of the Year award winner (2005).
• Sporting Ambassador award winner (2004).
• Currently ranked number 4 in the world and number 1 in the UK.