British boarding school students at Olympics in Rio
Published at 8/19/2016 - 2 min. to read
GB swimmer Adam Peaty powered his way to win the Olympic gold medal and a new world record in the men’s 100m breaststroke event.
Peaty, 21, trains up to eight times a week at Repton School, working with his coach Melanie Marshall who is the school’s swimming coach.
German Hockey Ladies win Bronze at Olympics in Rio. Playing for the team was Charlotte Stappenhorst, former Repton School student placed by Stanford & Ackel.
GB Hockey Ladies win Gold. Of course there team also features former students from top British boarding schools:
Hockey holds a special place at British boarding schools, with dedicated training sessions and competitive matches that allow students to grow and excel in the sport.
