Meet our Sports Scholars
Abby Farquhar
Applied Sport and Exercise Science student and Athletics Runner.
What is your sport and position?
Athletics - 800/1500m.
What made you pick your sport?
I started doing fun runs and park runs when I was little and then started running with AAAC and never looked back!
Why did you choose to study at RGU?
I liked the idea of staying at home, plus staying in Aberdeen meant I could stay with the same training group and coach.
How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?
Hopefully I will develop further in confidence and belief in myself and my sport. I also look forward to meeting other scholars within the programme.
What is your greatest sporting achievement?
Winning Scottish school medals, including 800m gold.
Who is your sporting role model and why?
Hannah Cameron inspires me as she is in my training group and is always trying to encourage me while working towards her own goals of qualifying for the Commonwealth games.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Making a big achievement in my sport! Potentially doing a second degree in Physiotherapy.
Favourite sporting memory?
I have so many but probably going on our training camp to Spain!
