Meet our Sports Scholars

Kirsty Purcell

Kirsty Purcell

Physiotherapy student and middle/long distance Athletics competitor.

What is your sport and position?

Athletics - middle/long distance.

What made you pick your sport?

I tried a lot of different sports as a child, I did primary school cross country races and just enjoyed it so kept signing up to races.

If you didn’t do your sport, what would you do and why?

Football - I played until I went to uni but decided to focus more on running.

Why did you choose to study at RGU?

The Physio course is very good and I wanted to live closer to home.

How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?

I think it will help me manage sporting and academic commitments better so I can do both to the best of my ability.

What is your greatest sporting achievement?

Competing in a Scotland vest at the Liverpool cross country.

Who is your sporting role model and why?

Laura Muir - she is very hardworking and humble. She was a student vet while still managing to perform at a high level.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Working as a physio and still training and competing in athletics.

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