Meet our Sports Scholars
Struan Linton
Applied Sport and Exercise Science student and Athletics Sprinter.
What is your sport and position?
Athletics - sprinting.
What made you pick your sport?
Recommendation of a close friend.
If you didn’t do your sport, what would you do and why?
I would play golf.
Why did you choose to study at RGU?
It’s been highly recommended by people I’m close to for sport and up to date facilities.
How do you think the sport scholar program will help you progress as a student athlete?
It will help aid with the general support, and ease financial stress with the funding available. I’m looking forward to engaging with the community aspects of the programme.
What is your greatest sporting achievement?
Being selected to represent Scotland on numerous occasions.
Who is your sporting role model and why?
Jessica Ennis is the most inspirational athlete that I got to see live at a very young age. She was really good too!
What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned from your sport?
Nothing is a certainty.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Competing at a Commonwealth Games or living abroad.
Favourite sporting memory?
Getting my first Scotland call up in Switzerland.
