Academy of Sport Spotlight: Q&A with Ruby George

Athletics and cross country.

It started by representing my primary and then secondary school in cross country and athletics, but I decided to join my athletics club, Newcastle (Staffs) AC at the end of year 9.

County – Staffordshire.

I placed 23^rd out of over 1500 runners at Midlands cross country 2026. 

I competed in Staffordshire schools and Staffordshire AAA  where I placed 5^th, and West Midlands where I came 4^th. Next I'll be competing in English schools, AoC nationals.

Performing my best at the AoC nationals, and hopefully a sub-20 5k.

The friends I have made and the opportunities it creates. 

Alongside being inspired by the support of my family and friends, Keeley Hodgkinson is a huge inspiration as the reigning Olympic champion at 800m, who won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics. 

Going to London for Nationals in 2025 with my athletics club.

My favourite things about studying at NSCG are the friends I’ve made, teachers I've had and opportunities to excel.  

I'm looking forward to studying and building a career in Physiotherapy.

NSCG helped me by sorting the entry for Staffordshire schools and English schools competitions as well as, Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) events at the University of Staffordshire including talks about sport psychology and nutrition.

Talk to lots of new people!