Course: PhD Computer Science, 4th Year

Club: HWU Squash Club

How did you get into your sport?

I started playing squash when I was 8 year old at my local club in Inverness. I played a few different sports as a kid but loved going to squash tournaments at the weekends so it was a natural choice for squash to become my main sport.

What are the best and most challenging things about your sport?

Squash is a fast, intense sport in which you share the same court space as your opponent. It’s a brilliant form of exercise and also great fun.

What have been your biggest achievements to date?

I’m currently ranked 330 on the PSA world tour and competing in events around the UK. I also compete for the university team which reached the quarter finals of the BUCS Championship in 2020.

What are your goals in your sport?

My aim in squash is to win medals for Scotland at the commonwealth games and world and European team championships. I also want to continue to compete on the PSA world tour to make my ranking as high as possible.

What do you do to relax when you’re not training or competing?

When I’m not training or competing most of my time is spent working on my PhD. Part of my project involves creating a robotic squash court which we recently tested out with players at Oriam.

Who is your sporting icon, and why?

Andy Murray. He has worked so hard to get to where he is and continues to come back from career-threatening situations even deep into his tennis career.